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:
Lauren
How old are you?
27
Where do you live? City and State (or Country if outside the U.S.)
Beaufort, SC
What is your highest level of education?
Bachelor’s
Are you single or married?
Engaged
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.
None
What is your total monthly rent / mortgage for your household?
1216
Has Covid-19 impacted you financially in any way?
No
What is your current occupation? If not currently employed, please say “Not Employed”
Registered Nurse
What is your yearly salary (or approximate yearly compensation) for your current occupation?
70,000 and also receive monthly stipend for housing allowance to pay mortgage
If you are currently employed, do you like your job? Why or why not?
Yes very rewarding career and stability as a nurse
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:
Yes I budget every month. I create a monthly budget and ensure every dollar is assigned to include savings and sinking funds. I utilize multiple different budget methods from financial experts and merge them to fit my current financial needs and financial goals.
Are you debt-free?
Yes
If you are debt free, how much debt have you paid off and how long did it take you to pay it all off?
45,000 in less than 5 years (25,000: student loan debt & 20,000 vehicle loan)
Do you have any student loan debt currently?
No
If yes, about how much student loan debt do you have?
N/A
What is your monthly student loan payment amount?
N/A
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?
773
Are you currently saving for retirement?
Yes
If yes, about how much do you have saved for retirement?
Roughly 30,000 dollars
What does an ideal retirement look like for you?
It would be to achieve the everyday millionaire status to remain completely debt free to include mortgage. I would also be traveling the world with friends and family. I would be able to give to those in need.
What’s your biggest purchase of 2020?
N/A
Biggest purchase of your life?
My current home
What do you spend money on that brings you joy?
What are your short term money goals, if any? ( < 1 year)
Cash flow my entire wedding
What are your long term money goals, if any? ( > 1 year)
Everyday millionaire status by retirement
What is your #1 financial concern right now?
N/A
What financial victory/success are you most proud of?
Most proud of being debt free by the age of 26 and remaining financially motivated while still enjoying all that life has to offer.
Anything we didn’t ask about you that you want to include?
N/A
