To be honest, I’m pretty nervous about the new year. 2020 is the start of a brand new decade, which means the chance to embark on a whole new set of achievements. But, if I’m not careful, it can also mean the start of missed opportunities. My biggest fear is to look back in December … The post My Theme for 2020: Discipline appeared first on Broke Girl Rehab ..read more

A lot has happened in two years. Since my last post in 2018, I: Got married, Bought my first car, complete with a $10K loan, Got laid off from my second startup firm Started an emergency fund with the hubby, Started a program to get my second bachelor’s degree, and Started a new career in … The post Broke Girl Rehab is Back appeared first on Broke Girl Rehab ..read more

When I started my debt-free journey in August 2013, I had $57,847 of student loans and credit card debt. I wasn’t always serious about paying off my debt, but as of last month I’ve paid off 60% of my debt and built up about $6,000 worth of assets. Although I’ve been on this path for … The post What I Learned About Money in 2017 appeared first on Broke Girl Rehab ..read more

When I first started living on my own in Southern California, I. was. broke. I didn’t have a car, I was skinny because I didn’t have a lot of money for food, and – unlike a lot of my friends – I didn’t have the privilege of just hitting up my parents for cash. They … The post 4 Tips for a Stress-Free Roommate Experience appeared first on Broke Girl Rehab ..read more

Last week, we discussed five different reasons why people should consider marriage. And, although there are many benefits to getting married, including: More financial stability, Lower cost of living, Faster achievement of financial goals, etc. I definitely don’t want to put out this idea that marriage is a great idea for everyone. In fact, if your marriage … The post 6 Qualities to Look for in A Marriage Partner appeared first on Broke Girl Rehab ..read more

So, today I wanted to talk to you all about something a little bit different and that is the subject of marriage. Or, specifically five reasons to get married that have absolutely nothing to do with love. Now, just as a quick disclaimer here: I’m definitely not advocating that you shouldn’t love your husband or … The post 5 Reasons to Get Married (That Have Nothing to Do With Love) appeared first on Broke Girl Rehab ..read more

I recently got back from FinCon, which is a conference for nerds who like to blog/vlog/podcast/etc. about money. There, I shared my story of how my father’s death inspired me to take responsibility for my life, including my finances. I hope you enjoy it: The post How My Father’s Death Inspired Me to Take Control of My Finances appeared first on Broke Girl Rehab ..read more

If you’re worried about reaching your money goals or can’t ever seem to stay on top of your budget, I’m going to share with you a very simple trick that will help you achieve your money goals. Are you ready for it? ‘Cause it’s coming! Here it is: My simple trick for achieving your money … The post A Simple Trick For Reaching Your Money Goals appeared first on Broke Girl Rehab ..read more

One of my biggest struggles in getting out of debt is my horrible habit of overspending. It’s terrible, I hate that I do it, but honestly it’s like binge eating – sometimes I just cannot stop. So, when I heard that my YouTube friends Maria from Modern Budget Curl and Toni from Love Daring Greatly … The post 3 Lessons I Learned From My First No-Spend Challenge appeared first on Broke Girl Rehab ..read more

Hello friends! Today, I’m sharing a few books I’m reading to help me stay motivated with paying off my debt. By the way – because I’m participating in #NoSpendtember – all of these books were received as gifts, purchased previously, or purchased via birthday gift cards (thanks, Mom & Deb!) Book #1: Dear Debt by … The post 3 Books I’m Reading to Stay Motivated appeared first on Broke Girl Rehab ..read more