It’s Per$onal is an anonymous blog series designed to shed light on the intricate details of the personal finances and lifestyles of women.
Name:
Em
How old are you?
24
Where do you live?
Waltham, MA
What is your highest level of education?
Master’s
Are you single or married?
Single
If you are married, do you and your spouse have joint or separate finances?
N/A
Do you have any children or dependents? If yes, please explain.
No
What is your total monthly rent / mortgage for your household?
$1100
Has Covid-19 impacted you financially in any way?
No
What is your current occupation? If not currently employed, please say “Not Employed”
Auditor
What is your yearly salary (or approximate yearly compensation) for your current occupation?
60000
If you are currently employed, do you like your job? Why or why not?
Sometimes – getting tired of the non stop late nights!
Do you have a second job or side hustle? If Yes, please explain.
No
If you have a second job or side hustle, about how much money do you make monthly from your second job / side hustle?
N/A
Do you budget on a consistent basis? If so, please explain how you currently budget:
No I am terrible at budgeting – have tried to start 100 times
Are you debt-free?
No
If you are debt free, how much debt have you paid off and how long did it take you to pay it all off?
N/A
Do you have any student loan debt currently?
Yes
If yes, about how much student loan debt do you have?
48000
What is your monthly student loan payment amount?
495
Do you have any credit card debt?
Yes
If Yes, about how much credit card debt do you have currently?
8500
Do you have any other kinds of debt? If Yes, please explain:
Car: 7000
Do you know what your credit score is?
Yes
If Yes, what is your credit score?
710
Are you currently saving for retirement?
Yes
If yes, about how much do you have saved for retirement?
10000
What does an ideal retirement look like for you?
Being able to travel and feel financially free to enjoy my time!
What’s your biggest purchase of 2020 so far?
A new phone
Biggest purchase of your life?
My car
What do you spend money on that brings you joy?
Going out to eat
What are your short term money goals, if any? ( < 1 year)
Pay off my credit cards and car
What are your long term money goals, if any? ( > 1 year)
Pay off student loans and start saving for a house
What is your #1 financial concern right now?
Paying off credit card debt
What financial victory/success are you most proud of?
Getting one credit card balance to 0!
Anything we didn’t ask about you that you want to include?
N/A
