Back in October 2019, I was stuck in a New York hotel room for work, debating if dropping $100 on a last-minute Hamilton ticket was a good move. Despite making decent money in tech, my bank balance was zilch, thanks to student loans and credit card debt. I hit a moment of truth, thinking, "I'm 27, why am I still broke, and when will I get my act together?" That moment changed me.
So, I dove into money mindfulness, starting with Vicky Robin's Your Money or Your Life. I learned how crucial time is and how cutting back on things like eating out and unnecessary shopping could seriously fix my money situation. I cleared my student loans and managed to save $100,000 in just three years. I completely shifted my mindset on money, and now I'm all about spreading the gospel of financial literacy. It's not just about dollars and cents; it's about gaining confidence and freedom that everyone deserves.
Credentials: Registered Tax Return Preparer, Preparer Tax Identification Number: P03123356 Annual Filing Season Participant, Record of Completion for Tax Season 2025 B.A. Political Science, UCLA Certificate of Proficiency, Computer Science, University of Texas, Austin