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[-$100,885] A Ping from the Past – Hope Springs Eternal

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Double Debt Single Woman

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A while back, I got an email from my 36-year old self.

(Years ago, I sent a message to my future self using a time-capsule email service.)

It read:  Read More

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About Me

I am Denise, a 40-something single woman living in the U.S. This blog chronicles my slow climb out of deep debt. My “double debt” refers to the $140+K twin terrors of student loan debt ($112,000+) and credit card debt ($30,000+). “Single woman” will address the difficult choices, challenges, and opportunities that those without partners experience when dealing with large debt alone.

After my wake up call (financial trauma) of losing my job in 2013 while carrying over $140,000 in debt, I embarked on the path of extreme saving and minimalism to get my finances in order and ensure some measure of security for my later years.

Here, I write about my successes and failures along with my hopes and fears. I am currently living on 30% of my take home pay, while the other 70% goes toward debt payoff and savings. It’s not easy, but nothing worth doing ever is. Follow my journey…

Debt Payoff Progress

Student Loans — $112,258

$0
100% Paid Off

Credit Card — $30,340

$0
100% Paid Off
Debt Freedom DayNovember 16, 2019
Sweet joyous rapture! I AM DEBT FREEEEEEE!

Savings Progress

Emergency Fund — $30,000 Goal

$22,018 saved
73%

Retirement Savings

$195,674 saved
 RR

2020 Sinking Funds

2020 Life Fund

$50 saved
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