Tracking my journey from $154,836.01 in debt to financial freedom
Welcome to The Hidden Payoff
This blog is my anonymous space to share the ups and downs of paying off over $154,000 in debt — while figuring out how to rebuild my life in the process.
I’m documenting the real numbers, the setbacks, the side hustles, and the little wins that keep me going. No fluff, no filters — just honest progress.
If you’re drowning in debt, trying to stretch your grocery budget, looking for a new side hustle, or just need someone who gets it — you’re in the right place.
Let’s be real—balancing a full-time job, multiple side hustles, and real life isn’t always pretty. But it is possible with structure, intention, and a little
May was another month of grinding. While I didn’t hit my income targets for side hustles, I did bring in extra cash—and every dollar helped
May brought another round of financial juggling—between covering extra rent (still no luck finding a new roommate 😬) and staying on top of payments, the
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
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
💥 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
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