[-$69,127] Another Public Transit Rant

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If you look through the window, even the guy on the next train is like, “Really, chick?!”

The woman in the red shirt is just … over it. I can so empathize right now.  It’s time for another public transit rant.

I’ve written before about public transit. I am, of course, very grateful for the convenience, but I pay more than one price for it.  Here are some things that I deal with… If you also take public transit and recognize these things, feel free to sing along…

If you don’t take public transit, run outside and kiss your car right now. RIGHT NOW, I said!  LoL.

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[-$69,966] I’m in the 60’s! It’s Outta Sight!

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A year ago today, I’d also reached another milestone. I’d just broken the six-figure debt barrier and had only $98,992 of debt at the time. That was cause for celebration. This, reaching the 60’s, is also something to celebrate. I hope this will mark a July milestone trend.

Current stats from my lender:

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[-$71,637] Are There Financial Benefits to Being ‘Single AF’?

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It is safe to say that I am single AF, hence the title of this blog.
I know right?! Finally, truth in advertising!

All joking seriousness aside, it’s good to know that others in my situation are managing to find a faint silver lining to the cloud that is our sad lives…and that lining might be financial.

First, let’s face it. For those of us who are in debt, being single makes getting out of debt even more of a struggle. Couples simply have more money to throw at debt. They can lean on each other for financial security in the event of job loss, etc. Plus sharing a house / apartment  and living expenses with an SO or spouse provides a significant step up in quality of life vs. living with rando roommates. Need I go on? There are many, many financial advantages to being in a relationship.

There may also be, however, a few benefits to being single when paying off debt. Gasp! Did I just say that? Well, it depends on how you want to look at things.  Read More