July Debt Payoff Recap: A Big Win 

Life Lately I know I’m a little late sharing this update. The truth is, I’ve been busy with family stuff and some personal things that pulled my attention away from blogging. But even though life has been full, I still made a big step forward on my debt journey in July. And honestly? That makes […]

💸 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 […]

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 […]

🛑 No Spend May Challenge: Getting Serious About My Money Habits 💰📉

May is here — and I’m doing something a little intense… a full-blown No Spend Challenge for the entire month. After my relapse in late April and the gut-punch reality of my debt increasing, I knew I needed to go into May with intention and discipline. Not only financially — but emotionally and mentally too. […]

💸 Tackling High Debt As Low Income Earner

How I’m Tackling Debt as a Low-Income Earner in Southern California (as a Senior Millennial) Being in my late 30s and still feeling financially behind isn’t exactly the life I pictured. The younger version of me thought by now I’d be married, maybe have a couple of kids, and be living in a beautiful home. […]