How I Use Rakuten to Save on Everyday Purchases
Using cashback sites like Rakuten isn’t going to make you rich overnight—but it can give you a little extra breathing room in your budget, especially when you’re on a high-debt, low-income journey like mine. 🧾 My Latest Rakuten Payout: $96.23! My Q2 Rakuten check came in at $96.23. While that might not seem life-changing, it’s […]
🥦 Budget Grocery Haul & Healthy Meal Prep Focus
This week, I’m recommitting to healthy eating and regular meal prep — all while keeping my grocery budget in check. With a little planning and a few good deals, I managed to stock up on nutritious staples and prep meals that fuel me without draining my wallet. 🛒🥗 🛍️ Grocery Haul This Week Amazon Fresh: […]
The Hidden Cost of Debt on Mental Well-Being
💥 The Hidden Cost of Debt on Mental Well-Being We talk a lot about numbers when it comes to debt: interest rates, minimum payments, payoff strategies. But something that often gets overlooked is the emotional toll debt takes on us. For me, the burden of debt hasn’t just affected my bank account — it’s impacted […]
One Month of Blogging: What I’ve Learned About Healing & Hustling
When I started this blog just a month ago, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. I knew I wanted to share my journey—my debt payoff strategy, my struggles with gambling recovery, and the raw, unfiltered truth of trying to climb out of this financial hole. What I didn’t expect was how healing it would […]
🛒 Finding Grocery Deals & Staple Items on a Budget
One of the biggest ways I’ve been able to stretch my budget and keep my grocery costs low is by getting strategic about where I shop and how I look for deals. Living in Southern California gives me access to so many diverse grocery options, which means more opportunities to find amazing deals on everyday […]
💡 How I Lowered My Interest Rates and Monthly Payments To Help Down Debt Faster
Dealing with debt can feel like a never-ending cycle, especially when high interest rates make it nearly impossible to get ahead. I knew I needed to take action to make my payments more manageable, so I started reaching out to my credit card companies and loan providers to see what options were available. Here’s what […]
