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 […]
🛒 How I Ate for a Week on Less Than $10 — Budget Grocery Haul & Meal Ideas!
One of my goals this month is to be more mindful of grocery spending, and this week, I’m proud to say I kept my total grocery spend under $10. This wasn’t by chance—it was all about leveraging what I already had stocked up from earlier in the month and stretching those purchases strategically. 💡 🏷️ […]
April Side Hustle Recap: A Real Look at Earning Extra in a Tight Month
April was a heavy month financially and emotionally for me, and while my debt went up (more on that in my April recap), I still want to acknowledge the extra money I did bring in through side hustles. Every bit counts, and building additional income streams — no matter how small — is part of […]
