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:
Princess
How old are you?
27
Where do you live? City and State (or Country if outside the U.S.)
Hartford, CT
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?
1600
Has Covid-19 impacted you financially in any way?
No
What is your current occupation? If not currently employed, please say “Not Employed”
School Social Worker
What is your yearly salary (or approximate yearly compensation) for your current occupation?
60k
If you are currently employed, do you like your job? Why or why not?
Love it! The schedule is very ideal and the work is rewarding
Do you have a second job or side hustle? If Yes, please explain.
Yes, Therapist
If you have a second job or side hustle, about how much money do you make monthly from your second job / side hustle?
Ranges but about 2500+
Do you budget on a consistent basis? If so, please explain how you currently budget:
Yes. Zero-based budget, every paycheck
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?
Will be debt-free end of October 2020. Will have paid off 40k in 10 months
Do you have any student loan debt currently?
Yes
If yes, about how much student loan debt do you have?
Last 5k
What is your monthly student loan payment amount?
80
Do you have any credit card debt?
No
If Yes, about how much credit card debt do you have currently?
N/A
Do you have any other kinds of debt? If Yes, please explain:
N/A
Do you know what your credit score is?
Yes
If Yes, what is your credit score?
776 according to Credit Karma
Are you currently saving for retirement?
No
If yes, about how much do you have saved for retirement?
Have about 14k… will start saving again soon
What does an ideal retirement look like for you?
Working because I want to, not because I have to
What’s your biggest purchase of 2020?
New MacBook and iPhone 11 straight cash
Biggest purchase of your life?
Car
What do you spend money on that brings you joy?
Food. I’ll spend $30 on one meal before I’ll spend $30 on a shirt
What are your short term money goals, if any? ( < 1 year)
Pay my last 5k of debt and save 25k by end of the year
What are your long term money goals, if any? ( > 1 year)
What is your #1 financial concern right now?
Figuring out what to do after I become debt free
What financial victory/success are you most proud of?
Anything we didn’t ask about you that you want to include?
N/A