February Budget | What Are Your Favorite Side Hustles? | Aja Dang
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- čas přidán 30. 01. 2020
- Hey! I'm Aja Dang and this is my February 2020 budget. Today is the start of a new type of budget video; instead of using my actual numbers, which I've done for the past two years - I'll be showing you my budget via percentages. This will help me gain back a some financial anonymity while also still showing you how I spent throughout the month.
This was actually suggested by a couple viewers so I'm hoping this will be good enough for all of you. I'll still have my 2019 budget in the description box so if you miss being super nosy, you can always check that out.
Also, I'll be posting my Dave Ramsey Debt Free scream vlog next week, but I'll also link the video and podcast if you'd like to check it out now :)
•BUDGET•
2020 Budget: bit.ly/2u4gqAx
2019 Budget: bit.ly/2Vmpc5F
• GRAPHICS •
Elaine Zhao: bit.ly/394T78L
• ONLINE BANKING I USE •
EMPOWER: bit.ly/2oePP0t
QAPITAL: bit.ly/2FW8Hah
ALLY: bit.ly/2S2JXma
• Vet Recommendation in San Deigo •
B Street Vet Hospital: bit.ly/2U9vBTI
* Also, Nationwide Pet Insurance is what we use.
• MY DEBT FREE SCREAM •
CZcams: Dave Ramsey Live: bit.ly/36JFCJX starts around the 28 min mark.
Podcast: A Budget Is Not A Straightjacket - It's A Guard Rail: apple.co/2UhJSh5
• STAY CONNECTED •
Website: www.ajadang.com
Instagram: bit.ly/IGAjaDang
Twitter: bit.ly/TweetAjaDang
Facebook: bit.ly/FBAjaDang
Podcast: bit.ly/2Yyj9fJ
Tiktok: AjaDang
Personally, I would like to watch you helping one of us like students or others which could give us more realistic tips! Anyway thanks for the first 2020 budget video and just sharing percentages is totally fine as it looks really neat and well organized to see overall spending:) Thx always👍🏻
Ya I'm leaning in the same direction for that video. Figured it would be more helpful.
Yes! Nursing student here!
I think percentages are helpful because everybody's income is different.
Side hustles to test out: teaching English online, doing tasks like writing transcripts for others or being an online assistant for someone
I heard you on the Dave Ramsey podcast yesterday! You’re such an inspiration. Thank you for continuing to share with us.
thank you!
I can't wait to watch Aja's debt free scream Dave Ramsey video!
Can you give me the link to that podcast, I can't seem to find it!
Katarina Lazic she’s in this hour or the next one. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dave-ramsey-show/id77001367?i=1000464060860
I thought you were going to say you would go into ppl’s homes and tell them how to swap out more eco friendly or sustainable stuff on a budget. That’s a show I would def watch.
that could definitely be another video as well! But really, becoming more eco-friendly means less waste, which means less money being spent. Sooooo they're not necessarily exclusive of each other.
I definitely prefer percentages to actual numbers. Seeing you make 20-60k in a single month made it super hard for me, a college student making 600 a month, to determine how much I should be spending and where it should go especially with all my debts(pet, phone, utilities, etc.). Glad you're still doing these budget videos though! It really made me buckle down and start to gauge where my money should go and how much I can spend on fun things! Love you, Aja! Congrats on your Debt Free Scream!!!
The percentages format is totally fine, I don't feel like I'm missing out on any info! Thanks, Aja.
Thank you for making these videos! I never knew that one day I would be watching budget video AND looking forward to them! You really helped me kick start my own debt-free journey, and this January I finished paying off my $10,000 of personal debt! I still have to tackle my student loans, but I feel like I'm so much more informed! Thank you, thank you, thank you! 💕🙏
wow congrats!!!
Andrea S congrats!!!🎊🎈🍾
Take all the privacy you need. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. Your debt free scream made me cry because I felt like I knew you from your videos. So much love to you!
You're really an inspiration to all of us Aja, and I personally respect your decision in keeping your financial status private. You deserve every once of respect and love. Please continue to be a good role model to us not only financially but also in terms of volunteering and being 0 waste to our planet. Would like to see more videos of how we can help in our own little ways and also a day or week in your life as a Freelancer--as it may help us who are seeking to transition from employment to a freelancer as well. I hope you see this, I'm a big fan from the Philippines 🇵🇭
I definitely need to do more zero waste videos. I post more about the product I use on Instagram because it's just easier but I definitely have non toxic makeup up and skincare videos coming up. Also, day in the life of a freelancer is a great video idea.
most finance books you will read will suggest using percentages in your budget as a guideline for what you can afford to spend in each category based on your income levels anyways :) excited to see your BS3 progress this year!
I think it would be much more helpful for you to do it with a subscriber, rather than a fellow youtuber. Even though it would be interesting to see another youtuber be super open with their budget, having something more easily related to the average person's budget and struggles would be more helpful for most of us to form a budget around. I find your videos super inspiring and helpful, thanks for making them!
Lela Blyler you could help someone who is trying to grow their channel...then you’d be helping them with their side hustle. I’m volunteering 😂😂
Whatever you choose to do I’ll be here watching. You’ve shared a lot and I appreciate how much you’ve shared.
I just watched your Debt Free Scream with Dave Ramsey! I'm so happy for you!!! You did it! I remember watching your first debt video and now you're debt free. Congratulations! Your journey has inspired me to keep pushing through to get rid of this student debt. Thank you!
I loved the graph of the budget and the percentages! The video was still extremely informative and I was able to better visualize the budget with my own money because it was done in percentages instead of hard numbers! Also, i think the side hustle video series sounds like really great idea. It'll show which side hustles are conducive to making something while not compromising the primary job. I'm excited to see this concept visualized! Keep on being amazingly yourself
OMG! You're someone I always wait to upload budget video. The realist of all. I am happy seeing my journey to becoming debt free. You are an inspiration that's why I mentioned you in my first CZcams video as my fave blog and inspiration.
The percentages are cool. I want to figure out how to show my budget in percentages now 😀
and the percentages actually help put your spending in a different perspective than looking at numbers.
Aja you are such an inspiration! You’re the reason I started budgeting. It’s definitely not where I want it to be, but I’m still working on it!!! Seeing you announce that you’re debt free and your Dave Ramsey debt free scream gives me so much motivation to get my shit together!
I liked the percentages! It helps visualize a budget and allowed me to critique my own budget.
Thank you Aka for posting these! 💕 This is my first time commenting but wanted to say you really inspired me to get my ish together. I just paid off all my debt this month! Yayy & now like you saving for my emergency fund. I almost feel like I’m following along on your financial journey Lol. Also huge congrats to you on closing the chapter on your debt!! 💞
I love you AJA!!! I listened to you on Dave Ramsey’s podcast and I’m so proud of you. You’re amazing and watching your journey has motivated me to pay off my student loans as fast as I can.
I adopted a dog last May and he was a perfectly healthy little pup but I decided to get pet insurance because I knew I wouldn't have thousands saved if something big happened. 6 months later, his front left leg started to deform and he needs to have a major surgery next month that will be upwards of $6000. I am so so so thankful that I decided to get pet insurance. Just look at the policies before you buy and make sure the things you want covered are covered. I only pay $20 a month so it is 100% worth it in my opinion.
pet insurance is 100% worth it. Glad your pup is doing better!
Kelly Patterson who do you have it through?
Your numbers, your privacy! No one is entitled to know you like that.
Listened to your debt free scream and am so happy for you !! I love the percentages !! You are an inspiration Aja!!!
thank you!
Way to go, Aja!!! I recently heard your "Debt-Free Scream" call on The Dave Ramsey Show and I have begun watching your videos. You are helping people change their lives financially and that is GREAT WORK!
I'm so excited for your new video series!
I am really excited to see the side-hustle-video series!
I didn’t skips the adds because you have inspired me onto my financial freedom journey. Get that coin sis!
love the new side hustle/month idea!!
The percentage thing totally works! Thanks for sharing 💜
You’re ahead of me by one baby step in the Dave Ramsey model. It’s really helpful to see you execute them so I can get a good idea about it. You keep me motivated! Keep going you’re doing GREAT.
I love the idea of you trying a different side hustle a month!
I LOVED your segment on Dave Ramsey!! Congratulations!!
Yay Aja - just saw your debt free scream on Dave Ramsey's Channel - Well done you! Thats fantastic.
Im european and living a very different life than you. But the way you have to think about spending and budgets are the same, at least in the basic structure, and having someone go through the ups and downs with me (us) has been so helpful for me, so thank you and keep up the great work :)
I like the percentages as a way to talk about your finances. It still allows you to reflect on where you did well and where you can improve. I enjoy this the most tbh because it gets me thinking along the same lines. :)
That would be such a sick series. So excited to see which side hustles work best
Loving the percentages! And that graph looks fire too!
Love the second idea Aja! Helping your subscribers with their budgets! 👍🏼 Also, I’ll miss hearing the numbers bit totally understand about you wanting your privacy. Either way your videos are helpful and I will watch whatever you put out! 😊 ps. Great job with your debt free scream I watched it and loved it! Proud of you always ❤️❤️
Loved this video! Now I'm going to listen to your Debt Free Scream on Dave Ramsey's podcast! PS - Looking forward to the side hustle series.
The percentages you give us coupled with a bit more info is enough for anyone to figure out your income anyway. Thank you for being so transparent with your audience, you're tips have helped me so much in the last few months !
Okay, just starting the video and honestly, LOVING the percentages! I think it is just as helpful as the actual numbers and maybe even more so! The graph was an awesome addition for a visual person like me and seeing your percentages compared to Dave Ramsey's recommendations was really cool. :)
ok great!
I love the idea of filming a side hustle a month. Thank you so much for your transparency on your debt free journey. I’m starting mine this month and I’m watching all your videos for help and inspiration.
three ads in a video is completely reasonable aja! also, its your choice how much or little you share with us, i support the percentages! very helpful while maintaining privacy
The side hustle video series is genius! I’m trying to figure which one will work best for me. What about Rover? Virtual assistant? Selling clothes on Poshmark?
I just had to say, I teared up when I watched your debt free scream. I have a goal/motto- Debt Free by 33- and you give me hope to accomplish that huge feat! The biggest congrats to you, Aja!
Debt free by 33, love that!
Love the side hustle idea! Could be so motivating and inspirational :)
I like the series idea with testing out different side hustles! Vlogging them from beginning and then delivering food and discussing the outcome would be awesome! And I agree that helping viewers could be another great series!
Love the idea of a monthly side hustle! Would love to see what you can actually make doing those things
This channel is so underrated! Your channel actually helps people out with LIFE! Adulting isn't always easy, videos like these are super helpful.
Would love to see people who are freelancers/contract workers. How do people decide what business expenses to incur and what investments they make to their business. Budgeting for taxes and emergency fund seem to be a lot different than for W2 workers.
Congratulations Aja! You are an inspiration to me! I’m working on my debt and when the time come I’ll be going all the way from Portugal, Europe, to Nashville to do my debt free scream. Thank you for sharing your journey.😍
omg girl! That's such a journey! Start saving up now :) I was actually surprised how expensive hotels in Nashville were + we spent a lot on Lyft rides.
I just watched the video of your debt-free scream and was smiling the whole time. :) Great job and congrats, girl!!!!!
thank you!
I just watched your debt free scream and I am inspired more than ever!
Percentages is great, your money and your privacy. Rover is my favourite side hustle, and I discovered through your channel so thankyou! 😊 I previously used a free version so monetising that hobby has built a up a nice little pot!
yay! I've been getting a lot of spam messages from Rover recently (bots pretending to be clients) Very weird.
Congrats on your debt free scream Aja!!!
thank you!
I think the specific numbers are more helpful, but I understand why you would want some privacy. Asides from income it is interesting to know the costs of living in LA. The people that can't relate to your income (me included) should use it as motivation, and understand income can either be fair, unfair or anywhere in between - It doesn't necessarily indicate the ability of a person (but often it does). Even the typical absentee manager that everyone has dealt with - they had to be brave and have an interview for something they aren't good at. Fortune favors the brave. Also - It is America after all - there is imbalance.
I love the concept of one side hustles per month video. I'll love to watch that kinda series
Side hustle series sounds fun! Can't wait!
The struggle is real when you’re an artist... taking contract gigs are barely helping with the bills. Keep killin it 👊🏽
Also, i'm flying in from Toronto, to run the 13.1 Nike half! hopefully run into you guys
I would prefer seeing you do something with a viewer.... like myself😁! I feel like I have a very relatable budget. I live on Maui and have been on a debt free journey for a couple years now. Ive been following Dave Ramsey and just discovered you about a month ago and I just came from watching your Debt Free Scream. Again, Ho'omaika'i! Excited to see follow you in your new chapter.
Congratulations on your Dave Ramsey's Debt Free Scream yesterday! Heard the podcast episode just now! Really awesome story. Hoping to get there soon as well!
Jay Michalek where do we listen to this?
@@LauraBee93 She inserted a card at 10:45. Takes you to the Dave Ramsey show. :)
I love your side hustle videos idea! Also I love you and am obsessed with your hair lol
Love your budgeting videos. I would love to see that diary page by page as I also need to write things down. I am lucky I never had student loan debt as my parents generously paid for it. But I want to save for a house and it’s so daunting I don’t know where to begin. I have been self-employed for 8years and lived on a pay check to pay check basis. I finally got a full time job with a stable income and I’m ready for budgeting. Any tips are welcomed! Also I must know what that lipstick is ! SO flattering on you Aja! Congrats on being debt free!!
i love the side hustle video series idea!
You are glowing Aja!❤️
Love the percentage budgets. Keep them coming please! :-D I like the idea of realistic budget cleanup/trainer.
Also I loved your DFS on Dave Ramsey Show...it still makes my day. Proud of you.
thank you!
I watched the Debt Free Scream live and I was so happy for you. Lol i told my coworker friend who is on a debt free journey too . she also watched and she was impressed
I'm so excited for you. I'll have to go listen to that dave ramsey video. I'm curious, have you read other financial books like YNAB? my favorite side hustle is Shipt.
Love these videos! Seriously I rewatch your whole Financial Journey like twice a month - gotta keep motivated while I'm on my journey. I will say I think the percentages are fine, but I do like that you say the actual numbers in how far you in your savings goals, that's helpful. Also, allows us to cheer for you once you do reach your savings goals. :)
wow, I haven't watched my whole financial journey... ever!
I like the percentages, keep doing what makes you comfortable and allows you some privacy!
The percentage is fine, you weren't actively trying to hide or dodge your income anyway, like you said we can easily gauge by your rent % 😉
Love the new videos idea for side hustle! And definitely interested in helping out a subscriber with relatable income and expenses :)
I can’t wait for the side hustle series!
i love the videos, with graphs and stuffs. fully support percentage because then people can you use in relations with what they have instead of comparing their numbers directly with yours and writing comments about about them having more or less. FYI you still mentioned the numbers you saved, i think lots of people can backtrack it with the percentages you've given. i math tutor 6 times a week it is my favorite side hustle and i love it.
ya exactly. If people really wanted to know the actual numbers, they can backtrack from the numbers that I actually talk about.
That budget percentage graphic!! Loved it!
Also, I was kind of thinking of an idea similar to yours - helping my friends or family get their finances organized, but do you worry about financial liability from giving some type of financial advice? I'd love to help people but worry about it somehow getting back at me. Also I do agree with some of the comments here about preferring to do your Marie Kondo idea with a follower or subscriber instead of a CZcamsr just because it might be more relatable!
I don't think of financial liability bc I'd more so be sharing what I did and my experience about getting out of debt. At the end of the day, they can do what they want, but I'd help them using what worked for me.
I love the percentages. This is so helpful for me.
Hey Aja, thanks for the great videos. You do deserve some privacy in your budget, no worries about that
Hi Aja! Happy February! I respect that you're respecting your boundaries. If you feel more comfortable doing percentages then go for it. I hope you don't mind me sharing my thoughts as a viewer of this channel. I love your financial content and ended up subscribing because of how transparent you are. Those numbers really helped me because it was easier to understand since they're concrete and percentages are harder for me to wrap my head around because they're more abstract. It really helped you know that your entertainment budget was $100 that month because it motivated me to decrease my spending too. Or that you had $500 in a sinking fund. Maybe you don't have to share your income but it would be helpful to have real numbers of budget categories and saving goals. Thanks for sharing your financial journey!
I totally get that. Maybe I'll try use numbers (not income) for next months budget.
I don't mind the percentages, you've shared so much with us and have given us so much valuable content already! A video idea that I would love to see is if you can have other people in your field on your channel to discuss about their budget and finance tips. I know you didn't want your channel to become a budgeting channel but I really think its a pathway you should explore. The opportunities are endless, if you wrote a book, I'd buy it!
Loving your budget series. Also love your lipstick! Pls share the brand + color!
Happy New Year’s! Percentages are better.
who else watched the ads in full just to support Aja? i literally always skip ads but i love what youre doing, so i gotta support!
I think working with your viewers would be great - especially if you can get a mix of people in different situations (e.g., current students, full-time employees, freelancers, etc.). And percentages for your budget is fine. Thanks for sharing.
Love the look of the chart to be honest! An accurate representation of your expenses
I tell everyone to increase their emergency funds by 50-100%. When I needed to use mine, the emergency I PLANNED for was much more expensive than the emergency I SAVED for. Plus, when you're a saver and you just see funds going out, you panic more which doesn't help you manage the situation well. 😊
listen your heart
life is 1,don't putson burden
IF SOMETHING IS TODAY IT'S MIGHT LONGER for life
be happy what u have
that's about it
Yay - we've been saying add more ads! Keep up the good content!
Love the side hustle series idea! Would be great to see some car-free or remote side hustles (virtual assistant, survey taking, etc)
Alex Bollinger yes I agree! I want something where I don’t have to drive everywhere and produce wear and tear on my car. Plus I’m tired as hell coming home from work so the last thing I want to do is drive elsewhere lol
love and support your decision, thank you for the video
I will watch ads for you! ESP when you do so much good for those in need
For A Dang Good budgeting makeover show (lol probably not going to be that long of a name)
I like a mix of low/high income examples. I like to see lower income getting help and see how people stretch their dollars. I also like seeing high earners because that is what i aspire to be, so i want to learn from their mistakes/successes
Love the video! What about instacart? I always figured if I went back to school full time I would do a shopping job part time.
The side hustle series would be great. Perhaps you can also mention average numbers for other areas in the country since it varies. Love that you are always trying to be fun and creative on your channel!
just watched the scream. congrats so proud of you!
thank you!
New subscriber here! I heard you do your debt free scream on Dave Ramsey’s podcast. Congratulations!
Looking forward to hear about your Invisalign experience. I started mine in December 2019 and have a long way to go. 😊
hi!
Hello from South Africa! Taking financial privacy back sounds deserving as you've given us so much of you. Being a high school teacher I would love to see a video of how to assist teen/s on how to be more financially responsible. When I chat to my learners re financial mistakes I have made doing my psychology hnrs degree part time and your Uni financial journey you share so graciously , many of them always say "why dont they teach this as a subject in high school". No formal financial jargon just lamen term honest guidance.
Your privacy is huge! That was a great and healthy move.
I really don’t mind the percentages! Actually feel like I can relate to you a lot more because I’m not getting hung up on numbers. Also I like the idea of you helping one of us with budgeting. :)
Congrats Aja!!! I am so desperate and hungry to be debt free! We had to put our baby step #2 on hold because we were expecting a new baby. She is now 2 weeks old and I am itching to get back to paying off debt. Thanks for the inspiration!
you have the motivation so I'm 100% confident that you'll be debt free soon!
percentage is the way to go!
Yay! Just watched your scream on Dave Rampsey.
So so proud of you!
I think it’s great that you went... it helps give you closure to a personal accomplishment.
But you’re not done yet. 😉 you’re done owing people (debt), now it’s time to build (wealth). 💕
For your travel budget, is your budget base on how much comes out of your own wallet? (Without it getting reimbursed?)
For me, my I Built my sinking fund FIRST bc I know I need that money anyway. After building that, then my 6 month emergency fund.
As for your Invisalign, can you claim that on taxes? Since you use your face for work? 🤷🏻♀️Lol
I support your channel, girl! Understandable with the ads. For me, I can only handle 2-3 ads... I stopped following a YT blogger bc he had 4 ads in a 7 min video. 🥴 THATS too much interruptions. Just sayin’ 😎