💸 June Side Hustle Recap: The Hustle Doesn’t Sleep
June was a steady month for side hustle income—not quite the $500 goal I had in mind from reselling, but still a win overall. Here’s what I earned and what I learned: 🔹 Consulting: $210 These came from smaller gigs that I squeezed in between my full-time work and everything else on my plate. Consulting […]
June 2025 Debt Recap: When Interest Feels Like a Monster
Let’s just call it like it is—June kicked my ass. Emotionally, financially, mentally… all of it. I’m doing what I can to stay in the fight, but interest, life, and shame make it feel like I’m stuck in financial quicksand. Still, I’m here. Still showing up. Still trying. Even when I’m tired. 💸 The Numbers […]
Trying to Stay Afloat: When Progress Feels Like a Struggle
Lately, I’ve been feeling like I’m treading water—hard.I keep telling myself to just hold on, just keep going. But some days, it feels like I’m falling behind faster than I can catch up. One of the biggest things weighing on me right now is that I still haven’t posted the room I need to rent […]
Weekly Grocery Haul – Post-Trip Deals & Budget Wins!Posted on The Hidden Payoff
I just got back from a quick trip to visit family, and before heading out, I snagged a few great frozen deals. This week’s haul is all about getting back into routine while keeping it simple, clean, and budget-friendly. 🍽️ Grocery Haul Breakdown Here’s what I picked up this week to keep my meals balanced […]
💡 Side Hustle Spotlight: How I’m Using eBay Reselling to Make Extra Cash
What started as a way to declutter and make some extra holiday cash turned into a powerful part of my debt-payoff plan. Back in December, I listed a few items around the house just to make room and maybe cover some gift expenses. But fast-forward to spring, after a few unexpected bills hit and my […]
The Real Cost of Being in $150K+ Debt
When people talk about debt, they usually focus on the numbers: the balances, interest rates, minimum payments, due dates. But what’s rarely spoken about—and what weighs the heaviest—is the emotional toll debt takes on your mind, spirit, and daily life. Right now, I’m carrying over $150,000 in debt. Yes, you read that right. That number […]
