Hola! So Glad You're Here.

I'm a Midwest native who ventured to the Pacific Northwest (PNW) over nine years ago. 

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It's interesting how life turns out. Moving to the PNW was not on my short list, but when I was asked to move to Seattle for a work opportunity, I agreed to relocate, having never set one foot in the city. Moving to Seattle was a leap of faith, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life. What I learned about myself is that I can do hard things. I can take risks. I can make it!

 

I started this blog in early 2022 to keep myself accountable to being debt free by the end of that year. Being debt free meant eliminating $121K student loan debt, which I got down to $69.5K at the end of 2021. In 2022, I paid off an additional $49.5K, leaving a remaining balance of $20K. I fell short of my 2022 goal, but I finally accomplished it in August 2023! 

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So, what's next? Well, it is time to experience life after student loan debt. I need to approach this next (financial) chapter in my life with intention and passion.

 

Even after a few years, this blog still makes me feel vulnerable. But I'm learning there is value and purpose in my vulnerability. So, please join me on my journey, and I hope to encourage you as you embark on (or continue) your own journey to financial wellness. 

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Tina G.