How I Paid Off $10,000 of Credit Card Debt in 6 Months

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  • čas přidán 28. 06. 2024
  • I PAID OFF $10,000 IN CREDIT CARD DEBT IN SIX MONTHS GJFREKJGHRJFEGK I'm too excited WOW. Here's a very detailed video of my debt payoff process!! #personalfinance #debtpayoff #creditcarddebt
    TIME STAMPS:
    0:00 - intro
    2:01 - how I got into 10k of credit card debt
    5:30 - get serious and commit to a debt payoff plan
    6:30 - balance transfers
    7:23 - track your income and expenses & create a budget
    7:59 - pay more than minimum payments (debt snowball vs debt avalanche)
    9:04 - find extra money to use toward debt (cut your spending and/or make more money!)
    11:18 - I have definitely increased my income (+ my estimated total income for 2019)
    12:50 - what percentage of my income goes toward debt?
    14:35 - how much did I pay each month?
    16:40 - my debt payoff hype song lmfao
    17:36 - how do you resist lifestyle inflation / spending more as you earn more?
    18:43 - how do you stay motivated during debt payoff?
    19:57 - what was the most helpful way to think about the process of paying off debt?
    20:33 - are you saving while paying off debt?
    21:13 - what’s next? Pay off my student loans! + my current total loan balance
    22:49 - how has your credit score changed?
    23:24 - did you still use credit cards while paying them down?
    24:46 - what do you recommend for young people regarding credit cards and student loans?
    SOURCES & REFERENCES:
    Opening Up About My Student Loans and Credit Card Debt - • Opening Up About My St...
    Finances of a Full-Time CZcamsr (taxes, budgeting, etc) - • Finances of a Full-Tim...
    Debt Snowball Vs Debt Avalanche | Which is the Best Debt Payoff Strategy? - • Debt Snowball Vs Debt ...
    What is a balance transfer? - www.creditkarma.com/credit-ca...
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    Sarah Nourse - / @happymanagedlife
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  • @tiffanyferg
    @tiffanyferg  Před 4 lety +682

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    • @salometipsandtricks2786
      @salometipsandtricks2786 Před 3 lety

      Hello everyone. Blessings of love and peace and goodness be upon your. This is a message of love. Dear Christian women of the world repent of your sins of dressing immodestly even at home for bed. That means dress in dresses and skirts that doesn't show your breasts or knee or back or stomach. But an outfit that is not costly and goes passed your knee don't show your stomach or breasts or back or stomach when you sits or stand or bend down to pick up something or left up arms to grab something. Don't follow the beauty gurus or fashion gurus. Repent of wearing makeup and jewlery and braided hair and just be simple but modest and clean. Use the money and time for helping others such as your family and relatives first then other Christians then everyone else. Donate to the poor and widow and orphans and churches with your makeup and jewlery and braided hair money. Any use the time to go on CZcams and social media and teach Repentance of sins to women and children. Repent of not wearing a headcovering when you pray or praying in your closet like you are supposed to and not in public. Repent of lying and stealing and gossiping and hating your family and relatives and neighbors and Churches and strangers in other countries who are humans and also might be christian like you or Jewish. Love your family and relatives. Spend time with them and be obedient to your parents and if married to your husband. If in trouble call on Jesus Christ. Donate to the poor and widow and orphans and churches and strangers such as the homeless in your city. Teach online the gospel to women and children. Volunteer your time at church but make sure to clean up your house and cook for your family and relatives first before doing so. And study the commandments which you can find online by typing in 1050 new testament commandments and studying prophecies at home. And be a gentle quiet spirit. And pray for others. Thank you for listening. Love y'all

    • @donepatrick5248
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    @tanithd Před 4 lety +1419

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    @zsofiajordan6597 Před 4 lety +1423

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  • @williamhomer7218
    @williamhomer7218 Před 4 lety +738

    She said right up front, *paraphrasing* "If I was not making the kind of money I make from being a CZcamsr, I would not be able to throw a large amount of money at my debt and pay it off in the short amount of timeframe I did." I appreciate that upfront because most of us are not CZcamsrs. So, what she did would likely not be as easy or in a lot of cases likely to accomplish for the regular Joe, so to speak.

    • @ashleydunne17
      @ashleydunne17 Před 4 lety +12

      I was just going to say the same thing.
      Alot of us do only have basic paying jobs and are NOT CZcamsrs. Ugh!!! I suggest watching Jordan Page she's amazing!!

    • @llallogen7380
      @llallogen7380 Před 4 lety +21

      Very, very true! But the vast majority of people can be paying stuff off way faster than they are right now. I have friends making 120k who are saving money/paying off debt much slower than my friends making 50k with families to support. Working extra jobs and cutting back and being honest with oneself goes much further than people usually think, and they excuse it away when watching these videos by saying, "well I'm not a CZcamsr." If they don't make extra money from CZcams, they should make it their part time job to find a secondary source of income if they are serious and able.

    • @rafaelp.3141
      @rafaelp.3141 Před 4 lety +2

      true, but the disadvantage you are speaking to can easily be offset by multiple streams of income or for most people, simply another job.

    • @johnnbonneau4833
      @johnnbonneau4833 Před 4 lety +3

      @Julius Stratton Wow! I didn't believe they really work, I thought my sister was just ranting about how fast she got her credit fixed lol. Thats really nice, I'll definitely check them out now.

    • @strawberrycheesecake7912
      @strawberrycheesecake7912 Před 4 lety +9

      As long as we dont use her being a youtuber as an excuse not to try, sure it will take longer but it's not impossible. Infact plenty people who are not youtubers pay of debt maybe at a slower rate but its worth it.

  • @Jax-jx5uu
    @Jax-jx5uu Před 4 lety +327

    "don't put this onto future you. cause past you already did that..."
    this applies to so many things in my life. but mostly debt. thanks for the inspo!

    • @hypatiakovalevskayasklodow9195
      @hypatiakovalevskayasklodow9195 Před 3 lety +5

      Seriously that pearl of wisdom shook me

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      @chritianadominguez5997 Před 3 lety

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    • @donepatrick5248
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      @pourmay4932 Před 3 lety

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  • @cadintruesdale9831
    @cadintruesdale9831 Před 4 lety +464

    “I honestly don’t know how i survived” is the most relatable thing looking back at times of significant financial struggles. Idk how I did either my dude

  • @fibromiteready2fight809
    @fibromiteready2fight809 Před 4 lety +530

    Watching people explain how they paid off their debt is so relaxing.

    • @annicks7385
      @annicks7385 Před 4 lety +1

      fibromiteready2fight it truly is lol

    • @JasonThinks
      @JasonThinks Před 4 lety +1

      Haha really? I haven't heard that before. I just made a video, I wonder if people would find it relaxing.

  • @TheresaDiana12
    @TheresaDiana12 Před 6 měsíci +51

    The problem we have is because Most people always taught that " you only need a good job to become rich ". These billionaires are operating on a whole other playbook that many don't even know exists.

    • @LucasSmith715
      @LucasSmith715 Před 6 měsíci

      Money invested is far better than money saved , when you invest it gives you the opportunity to increase your financial worth

    • @PatriciaMary11
      @PatriciaMary11 Před 5 měsíci

      "It is remarkable how much long term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid , instead of trying to be very intelligent."

    • @JoeLogan2b
      @JoeLogan2b Před 5 měsíci

      The wisest thing that should be on everyone mind currently should be to invest in different streams of income that doesn't depend on government paycheck, especially with the current economic crisis around the world. This is still a time to invest in Stocks, Forex and Digital currencies.

    • @oscarjack643
      @oscarjack643 Před 5 měsíci

      I also keep seeing lot's of people testifying about how they make money investing in Stock, Forex and Crypto Trade(Bitcoin) and I wonder why I keep loosing. Can anyone help me out or at least advice me on what to do.

    • @MarilynBeverly943
      @MarilynBeverly943 Před 5 měsíci

      Even with the right technique and assets some investors would still make more than others.

  • @JuMixBoox
    @JuMixBoox Před 3 lety +64

    For some reason, budgeting and finances calm me. Like looking and knowing and being in control of these concrete, simple numbers.

    • @TheLookatit
      @TheLookatit Před 3 lety

      This is my problem...eating out and buying my wants more then my needs.... Here i am trying this again to pay off my 6000 debt in which i pay every wk because if i dnt.....i buy most of my wants and not my needs... Not to mention this is holding me bck from buying a home.....sigh

    • @lacyaubut6751
      @lacyaubut6751 Před 2 lety

      i hope one day im like that. thinking about opening my bank account makes me ill lol

    • @JuMixBoox
      @JuMixBoox Před 2 lety +1

      @@lacyaubut6751 Well, it's easier with other people for sure. Maybe pretend you are some eccentric coach on a reality TV show who is scandalised by someone's finances but sorts them out perfectly in the end? I don't know. I wish you good luck with your finance journey!

    • @lacyaubut6751
      @lacyaubut6751 Před 2 lety

      @@JuMixBoox wow love that character arc for me hahaha ty!!

  • @ran_loona
    @ran_loona Před 4 lety +613

    I still can't grasp the concept of credit cards, the fact that you spend money you don't have is so scary

    • @k3upikachu
      @k3upikachu Před 4 lety +101

      Dude I know! I have so many friends who are heavily in credit card debt and I'm over here getting anxious when I owe a friend $20. I feel like you never know what's going to happen - you could get a huge medical bill, lose your job, etc. and your plan to pay off the debit from impulse purchases goes out the window. I can't live like that lol

    • @lemoncakesandmoonpies
      @lemoncakesandmoonpies Před 4 lety +35

      I think it's so easy bc you don't see it! You get that invoice at the end of the month after you've spent whatever you've spent. It's a mental shift and it's hard to get out of it!!

    • @erumoicemaxie
      @erumoicemaxie Před 4 lety +14

      Yeah, it's not a thing where I live - like you don't need to have a good credit score, it's best if you don't use credit cards at all. It's so weird, I've heard someone say that you shouldn't use debit cards unless you're really bad with credit cause it's suspicious.

    • @aleksandrasivolob
      @aleksandrasivolob Před 4 lety +62

      Just remember to use it like a debit card. If you only have $100 in your checking account, only spend that much on your card. Credit Cards offer a lot of benefits, like fraud protection and cash back offers. They are great if you pay off the full balance each month!

    • @xMissPegasusx
      @xMissPegasusx Před 4 lety +14

      They work great if you have a fluctuating income, or want to get /do something that you wouldn't be able to afford once off, but can pay off over a time

  • @callistatate5504
    @callistatate5504 Před 4 lety +642

    I’m nosy about how much youtubers make. Im seriously so interested

    • @noapeled2481
      @noapeled2481 Před 4 lety +36

      you should watch ashley aka bestdressed videos she talks about it super openly

    • @von3689
      @von3689 Před 4 lety +1

      Ikr, apparently youtubers cant talk about it, it's literally a written rules

    • @SunSooTae
      @SunSooTae Před 4 lety +8

      @@von3689 She literally said how much she makes in this video tho haha

    • @perrinkendall5716
      @perrinkendall5716 Před 4 lety +1

      Shelby Church posts vids about this

    • @hellotheir1427
      @hellotheir1427 Před 4 lety

      Rilu Granchester who wants to be a YTbr. Its full of c*cksucking to audiences like us and advertisers till money runs dry. Its just a quick buck and hopefully invested well.

  • @brittanyarford6353
    @brittanyarford6353 Před 4 lety +26

    I'm definitely in the "I had to use my credit cards for emergencies and my whole life has been one big emergency after another for 5 years" situation. I'm doing "okay" now but the pandemic isn't helping. Working on paying everything off so I can buy a house! I'm only 29 so I guess I figured it out before it was too late.

    • @MegaPlucas
      @MegaPlucas Před 3 lety +3

      Homeownership can also be perilous. We had tons of rain a few months back. Our finished basement flooded and insurance didnt cover it. We had to install a system and refinish our basement. Total was almost 8 grand.

  • @KristenLeo
    @KristenLeo Před 4 lety +146

    Don't have any debt but still enjoyed watching the entire video :P

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    @MeganMarieT Před 4 lety +306

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    • @andreags9495
      @andreags9495 Před 4 lety +2

      !!!!!

    • @ThatOneLadyOverHere
      @ThatOneLadyOverHere Před 4 lety +11

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  • @SonyaReznitsky
    @SonyaReznitsky Před 4 lety +13

    Love you girl. Debt can feel so embarrassing and hard to crush when you don’t make enough to cover your expenses plus extra for your cards. My CC was what I used as savings as I had none. Only way I could get out of financially challenging times.

  • @emirhos8386
    @emirhos8386 Před 2 lety +92

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  • @Fortnitekid12352
    @Fortnitekid12352 Před 4 lety +396

    This motivated me to pay 200$ towards my highest card balance.

  • @vickinicole
    @vickinicole Před 4 lety +89

    You know what I appreciate? You gave real numbers, like what your income actually is and what your debt actually is. I've always wondered how much you can make from youtube.

  • @hannahpkmn2730
    @hannahpkmn2730 Před 4 lety +90

    "not like we're trying to get to 300k subscribers or anything"
    -checks sub count in feb 2020-
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    • @donepatrick5248
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  • @fromthebaywithlove4387
    @fromthebaywithlove4387 Před 4 lety +4

    It’s really helpful hearing another young adult talk truthfully about finances & im emo now because I have hope!!!!

  • @ANATJESUS
    @ANATJESUS Před 4 lety +1647

    me: not american, doesnt need student loans, have no debt and has free health care
    also me: ooo interesting video must watch

    • @KarolYuuki
      @KarolYuuki Před 4 lety +127

      Right? The concept of having 10k in credit card debt scares me a lot.
      Thankfully I've learned from my father's mistakes and always paid the full amount every month.

    • @SofiaYasmin
      @SofiaYasmin Před 4 lety +92

      I watch these but I replace « paying off debt » with « saving money », for some reason saving a lot of money is therapeutic for me, I feel safer lol

    • @ghettouptown6619
      @ghettouptown6619 Před 4 lety +2

      I think she's in Europe rn tho

    • @someoneyoumightknow2795
      @someoneyoumightknow2795 Před 4 lety +3

      I still managed to be in credit card dept :|

    • @disturbiannah
      @disturbiannah Před 4 lety +43

      Oh me too. I'm Australian, have no debt but I DO have a credit card. To me, watching this is preventative financial care.

  • @peaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
    @peaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Před 4 lety +399

    we love a fiscally responsible queen

  • @lizzieAGAIN
    @lizzieAGAIN Před 4 lety +128

    me a 15 year old who doesn’t even have a job: ah yes, must watch

    • @hypatiakovalevskayasklodow9195
      @hypatiakovalevskayasklodow9195 Před 3 lety +6

      To know for the future!

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  • @poppy4280
    @poppy4280 Před 4 lety +1

    Been watching you for what feels like literally 10 years and I can't believe how grown up and adult you are !!! Incredible !!! I'm inspired by you

  • @sarahhawkinson
    @sarahhawkinson Před 4 lety +85

    thank you so much for making these videos! it’s so inspiring, I myself am working on paying off 30k in debt which is all from my credit card, student loans, and sadly IRS debt because it took my years to figure out I had to pay as I go. you’re not wrong paying taxes yourself is so hard but this has also been my best year financially and am chipping away and finally seeing progress! :)

    • @Anna-pd6dc
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      Yay Sarah!!!

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  • @reynahoupt6405
    @reynahoupt6405 Před 4 lety +150

    Your transparency is true breath of fresh air on this platform!
    Your content is *RAD* 😎

  • @vanesitav.t.1106
    @vanesitav.t.1106 Před 4 lety +18

    I love that you are not completely depriving oneself while still paying off debt. Very different than everything else I hear which has been so hard for me. Encouraging. Thanks!

  • @medioreblatherskite
    @medioreblatherskite Před 4 lety +17

    Watched this during a time where I had a huge bout of wanting to change my entire wardrobe and fashion style but unable to really afford it.. LOL thank you for putting my dumbass in perspective.

  • @bbygirlk94
    @bbygirlk94 Před 4 lety +164

    Thats so funny, once I became serious about my finances I also became obsessed with everyone else’s finances lol. It’s so interesting! I wish people would talk about it more! I love sharing my story and offering advice I’ve learned along the way

    • @malenaoliveira2231
      @malenaoliveira2231 Před 4 lety +12

      People think that it's something too personal to share, but I disagree, tabus lead to misinformation. My grandma was so private about her finances that she didn't realize she was drastically underpaid until my mom found her paychecks.

    • @adajmahal2671
      @adajmahal2671 Před 4 lety +2

      Do you have a blog or anything on your finance stories? I’m 19 and overcome with seeing people my age move out and buy their own cars and just seem to have their lives together but I have no idea how they do it.

    • @bbygirlk94
      @bbygirlk94 Před 4 lety +5

      @@adajmahal2671 I don't have a blog, but I was thinking about starting one! Don't feel bad about not being able to do things at the same time as everyone else. Everybody's situation is different! I was able to move out at 19, but I was working 2 jobs, cut my expenses, and saved any extra money to do so. My biggest piece of advice is to set up a budget. What has always worked for me is paying my bills first, then whatever fun money I have left, I withdraw and keep that with me in cash. When the cash runs out, I no longer keep spending until the next time I get paid. Don't forget to pay savings! The amount doesn't matter, just keep saving. It'll definitely grow over time.

    • @adajmahal2671
      @adajmahal2671 Před 4 lety +2

      keidra corbin thank you so much that’s a great plan! Sometimes in the society we live in it’s hard not to compare but you’re right. Everyone lives different lives therefore lives at different paces. But I’m definitely working on my saving habits. And yes you should really should start a blog it’d be so helpful for those of us who need a guidance or that extra boost. I really appreciate everything.

    • @bbygirlk94
      @bbygirlk94 Před 4 lety

      @@adajmahal2671 no problem!

  • @astalasraluca2375
    @astalasraluca2375 Před 4 lety +496

    So this is how an adult should act, cooool

    • @rn4796
      @rn4796 Před 4 lety +4

      Astalas Raluca honestly this is how i feel

    • @eugenemakes
      @eugenemakes Před 4 lety +1

      HA yeah literally this

    • @meikvincenco1584
      @meikvincenco1584 Před 4 lety +1

      Adults don't get into credit card debt. Taking out a basic loan is better than that. Working overtime is better than that. Student debt is better than that. Asking relatives is better than that. Putting off going to college for a year or two whilst you live with your parents and save money is better than that. Are you certain you want to look up to somebody who acquires 10k worth of debt with an interest rate of 20% and only manages to pay that off because of luck?

    • @meikvincenco1584
      @meikvincenco1584 Před 4 lety +1

      @@florencesb8872The point is to advise people who don't make a fortune on CZcams to seek out other options of financing their education.
      I worked two part time jobs on less than minimun wage and had a side hustle.
      Like I said, spending a year or so living with your relatives working is a much better choice than taking out debt that has an interest rate in excess of 15%.
      I know that the comment section is full of women who prefer feeling like they are doing well over making progress.
      Say what you will about me but I am trying to help people with actual advice. Do not under any circumstance take out credit card loans unless you are planning to repay them before the interest kicks in. Never.
      If you have already done so, then focus all of your work and time on paying it off in full as soon as possible. Don't go get your nails done or the movies. Don't party or go for coffee with your friends. Don't buy stupid stuff like energy drinks or cigarettes.
      Don't watch some CZcams video about how someone finally paid off their debt in order to feel better about yourself.
      Pay it off in full or you will die poor.
      I am saying it because I care, not to jerk myself off.

  • @cristalespinosa7696
    @cristalespinosa7696 Před 4 lety

    You are one of my favorite people on CZcams. Thank you for existing.

  • @theclaypixie
    @theclaypixie Před 4 lety +2

    Love how open and honest you are in this! People not talking about wages and salary makes it a stigma. We should all be more open about our pay!

  • @caitcancreate
    @caitcancreate Před 4 lety +76

    The support thing is the toughest. People get super pissed when you don't indulge in their spending sometimes.

    • @janelleberrun5124
      @janelleberrun5124 Před 4 lety +12

      I lost a couple friends when I started to become responsible about my financial situation. Guess who is student loan free, car loan free, and about to purchase a nice home that I can pay off in 8 years. It is worth it I promise! Keep going!!! Now those friends I lost wished they would have gone on the journey when I started, but it's never too late! Take control!

  • @thelostpumpkin4146
    @thelostpumpkin4146 Před 4 lety +23

    Lifestyle creep is so hard and so real. All it takes is me buying coffee out like two days in a row and my brain is like 'cool, this is what we do now!'

  • @erinptrsn
    @erinptrsn Před 4 lety +3

    Congratulations! I remember when I finally paid off my debt. It felt so freeing not be bogged down with payments!

  • @munkim7663
    @munkim7663 Před 4 lety

    Congratulations on being credit card debt free! That is such a great accomplishment! I've been trying to payoff my credit card debt and I know how difficult it is! Kudos to you!

  • @kittenswithbows
    @kittenswithbows Před 4 lety +161

    Give us the crossover we deserve!
    Tiffany Ferg & The Financial Diet

    • @jackkaczmarski
      @jackkaczmarski Před 4 lety +2

      kittenswithbows Tiffany Ferg and Graham Stephan

    • @technojunkie123
      @technojunkie123 Před 4 lety

      @@jackkaczmarski no

    • @nix2747
      @nix2747 Před 4 lety +2

      Right?!? I love the Financial Diet!

    • @kittenswithbows
      @kittenswithbows Před 4 lety

      @@jackkaczmarski saw Graham Stephan on the financial confessions, cant say I'm a fan. He was very unrelatable.

  • @sunshinerose2603
    @sunshinerose2603 Před 4 lety +111

    you are SO deserving of that financial freedom girl!!!!

  • @xloveandmayhemx
    @xloveandmayhemx Před 4 lety

    Thank you for being so open and not condescending to us viewers! Really motivating to get my own debt down!

    • @jenniferwillams9647
      @jenniferwillams9647 Před 4 lety

      Jade P. I can refer you to someone Mystery_hacker99 on ??nstagram....he’s an expert

  • @EReNaToNee12
    @EReNaToNee12 Před 4 lety

    I love how transparent you are!

  • @miss-megative2683
    @miss-megative2683 Před 4 lety +33

    I CANNOT wait for you to post a video being debt free! 💕

    • @stephandden
      @stephandden Před 4 lety

      miss-megative wouldn’t that be nice haha!

  • @dupaincheng
    @dupaincheng Před 4 lety +47

    congrats, im proud of you for paying it off! also thank you for being so open about this, many youtubers keep their income/finances strictly under wraps but this was actually a very interesting and educational to video watch

  • @emmabarnes3145
    @emmabarnes3145 Před 4 lety

    your voice I so smooth and satisfying. I could listen to it for hours (as if I haven't already) GET THAT COIN!

  • @SybilNix
    @SybilNix Před 2 lety +4

    I’m just so relieved to know I’m not the only one who racked up $10k in CC debt due to being an unemployed student (who ALSO wanted a couple nice things every once in a while)
    Unfortunately I can’t get approved for a balance transfer CC due to my DTI ratio, but I’m working on it!

  • @Kaikive
    @Kaikive Před 4 lety +55

    I have about 46k in debt lol It's my student loans and credit card and I'm always overwhelmed but I'm trying so hard to pay them off! I do a variation of the snowball method but give myself room for coffee. I don't really go out much so that helps too. Love these videos!

    • @luciedonze7368
      @luciedonze7368 Před 4 lety +3

      Good luck! Keep going that's great :) hope I will make it as soon as possible and still be able to be 😊

    • @Vickynger
      @Vickynger Před 4 lety +4

      i can relate so much!
      i know something like starbucks is expensive when i have literally no money, but NEVER treating myself to ANYTHING is just so depressing. bc i also dont go out much i just wanna sped time out of the house sometimes. and in winter i can hardly go to the park with my own coffee from home... so yeah, even if my budget is super tight, i allow myself coffee from time to time.

    • @Kaikive
      @Kaikive Před 4 lety

      @@luciedonze7368 Thank you!

    • @Kaikive
      @Kaikive Před 4 lety

      @@Vickynger Exactly! Being overly restrictive just seems harder to do. Every once in a while isn;t so bad!

  • @flipflopsandsocks50
    @flipflopsandsocks50 Před 4 lety +31

    I love that you’re so open about your CZcams earnings! I think a lot of full-time youtubers find it to be taboo

  • @nicolel6061
    @nicolel6061 Před 4 lety

    I discovered your videos today and fell down a hole of watching so many of your videos. I absolutely love your critical approach and think you are truly a shining light on youtube and you deserve much more recognition. sending so much love

  • @crisscross7758
    @crisscross7758 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for your honesty...not enough people talk about their personal debt and the impact it has on their lifes.

    • @jenniferwillams9647
      @jenniferwillams9647 Před 4 lety

      Criss Cross I can refer you to someone Mystery_hacker99 on ??nstagram....he’s an expert

  • @LauraWalez26541
    @LauraWalez26541 Před 4 lety +24

    Yes girl! I’m struggling in college with credit card debt and this is refreshing to hear some helpful tips. A lot of my friends don’t have these same problems so I’m thankful there are other people out there willing to help others

  • @martabeneditobernat8469
    @martabeneditobernat8469 Před 4 lety +198

    this one for the algorithm

  • @valariegaines3550
    @valariegaines3550 Před 2 lety

    Randomly came across your video! Glad i did. The algorithm is working. Thanks for the question and answer session!

  • @bethanytea3434
    @bethanytea3434 Před 4 lety

    Writing this comment while I let commercials play out for your money journey. ❤ (I normally just skip) I whole hearted appreciate your openness about your finances. Your thought process has been wonderful to learn from. Keep up the amazing work!!!

  • @OliviaJoyceee
    @OliviaJoyceee Před 4 lety +50

    The camp counselor bit, very accurate

  • @binge.nutritionist
    @binge.nutritionist Před 4 lety +6

    I just want to say how responsible it was for your disclaimer at the beginning that your situation is YOUR situation, and that nobody should compare theirs to yours. I appreciate the honesty that if you had a normal minimum wage job this wouldn't have been possible. Very responsible to admit your privilege.

  • @jessiekirk997
    @jessiekirk997 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much for being transparent! These types of videos are so helpful.

  • @kelseymorrisoncrews1779
    @kelseymorrisoncrews1779 Před 4 lety +3

    I'm inspired by how you don't attach shame to your debt- your spending had repercussions, but you don't regret it. I have a substantial amount of debt from the private university I went to and I wish I had been smarter about the financial decisions I made in college, but at the end of the day I'm very grateful for my college experience and wouldn't have it any other way. Thank you for also talking about spending, within reason, on things that bring you joy. I'm also tempted to feel ashamed when I spend money on things that aren't essential while being in debt, but I recognize that occasionally going to coffee shops or going out to a meal with a friend is so good for me. This video has motivated me to have a stricter budget and debt payoff plan, while putting into perspective what is best for me. Thank you!

  • @thamzingannie
    @thamzingannie Před 4 lety +5

    I love how transparent you are with budgeting and debt, its something so many of us have issues with. thanks gal and congratulations!!!!

  • @mhussey9841
    @mhussey9841 Před 4 lety +8

    Thank you for sharing this and being so open about your income, budget, and debt! So often with money matters it’s easy to struggle simply because you don’t know where other people are or how they are tackling financial issues and I think more openness about finances helps everyone.

  • @carlatoppins8567
    @carlatoppins8567 Před rokem

    Go You! I found your video by way of The Rachel Cruz Show and she critiqued the awesome points you discuss on your debt-free journey. I relate to mostly everything you said here, especially noting the satisfaction you gained in correcting your teeth (coughing up the monies) being worth it. I to just cleared my financial situation from a ton of credit card debt and feel a load has been lifted off me. I am focusing now on saving and behaviors that will keep me DF. Thanks for sharing your story I found it very encouraging you are light-hearted and very comical. Stay Blessed!👍🏾😉💗✝️

  • @genevievesmith5277
    @genevievesmith5277 Před 4 lety +1

    I’m a finance freak and these are my favoriteeeee videos & I absolutely adore you!!! Perfect combo 💗💗

  • @Abby-yl3nv
    @Abby-yl3nv Před 4 lety +115

    12:41 like if Tiffany SHOULD dance again

    • @ah-ss7he
      @ah-ss7he Před 4 lety

      Strip? Stripping makes good 💰

  • @prpletay724
    @prpletay724 Před 4 lety +15

    Ugh this is so motivating! My credit card debt isn’t that bad but it definitely needs to be handled. My student loan debt is a-fucking-lot but with this video and doing some calculations I’m motivated to really tackle it! I did one of those calculators and I could have my lowest loan paid off in 15 months if I stick to it!
    Everybody we got this 😭

  • @dianafernandez5142
    @dianafernandez5142 Před 4 lety

    i just found you and i’m obsessed with you! you’re so knowledgeable and i’m here for it!!

  • @1992Hilly
    @1992Hilly Před 4 lety

    I usually watch your internet analysis stuff...
    I don’t really care that much about the money/budgeting videos. But I want to support you as much as I can. That’s why I’m watching all those videos now. And tbh I could listen to you talk no matter the topic. Keep up the great work

  • @carolynviggh4039
    @carolynviggh4039 Před 4 lety +22

    Thank you for being so open about your personal finances and income! I think it is so important for women especially to be open with each other about how much we earn so we don't get short-changed. Even in self-employment situations its important.

  • @zeni6450
    @zeni6450 Před 4 lety +14

    This is so insightful Tiffany so proud of you!!!

  • @hanusiahiggins9789
    @hanusiahiggins9789 Před 4 lety +1

    Congrats girl! This is such an accomplishment!!

  • @bevscraftystudio
    @bevscraftystudio Před 4 lety

    Yesss I love watching these types of videos it helps motivate me !!! Currently paid off 3 cards now working on the next 3 😊

  • @sullivanculhane9142
    @sullivanculhane9142 Před 4 lety +31

    The only youtuber I’ll sit through ads for 🥺

  • @SimpleHappyZen
    @SimpleHappyZen Před 4 lety +3

    I've been enjoying your videos for a while and I'm so happy for you that you've been able to pay off your CC debt, also that your channel has been doing so well. Definitely much deserved :) I'm sure you'll hit the 300K mark soon!

  • @erynnsmith8894
    @erynnsmith8894 Před 4 lety +2

    this is inspiring to me! I always felt so alienated and like no one was in debt or struggling because everyone else is fake happy, so this is nice to see. I'm about halfway done to paying off my credit card debt and then I'll graduate and have student loans *sigh*

  • @ZeBellydancer
    @ZeBellydancer Před 4 lety

    I feel less stressed after watching your video. I’m feeling like I’m capable of take the control of my finances. Thanks !

    • @JasonThinks
      @JasonThinks Před 4 lety

      You can do it! I hope you've made great progress Annabelle

  • @kenyontarquinio1553
    @kenyontarquinio1553 Před 4 lety +8

    I was just binging your other money-related videos yesterday. So proud of you! 💗

  • @burntpoptart7139
    @burntpoptart7139 Před 4 lety +8

    i always learn so much from your videos, i feel like you’re my big sister! i come from (and am currently living through) a relatively similar upbringing to yours, and i really admire how well you manage your money. it’s inspiring to see you, as well as your channel grow into such a blooming success. thank you for making the content that you do :)

  • @icarly2000
    @icarly2000 Před 2 lety

    Girl, this video is SO good.

  • @kaitysavannah4970
    @kaitysavannah4970 Před 4 lety

    your videos are some of my favourites! congrats !

  • @erinsymone1645
    @erinsymone1645 Před 4 lety +48

    Congrats! My money hype song is "B**ch better have my money" by Rihanna LOL. So glad I'm not the only one with a money hype song

  • @plantsb4pants978
    @plantsb4pants978 Před 4 lety +6

    I'm so happy for you! And thank you for being transparent with how much money you made and where it went and all of that. It's so helpful to not just be guessing about all of that! Really appreciate you sharing this (:

  • @lohertt8062
    @lohertt8062 Před 4 lety

    I love these finance videos, keep them coming!

  • @simplesgood7694
    @simplesgood7694 Před 4 lety

    You have done an amazing job!!! Congrats on you credit card pay off!!!! You’re amazing!!!

  • @xunneighliu8759
    @xunneighliu8759 Před 4 lety +10

    congratulations, hard work pays off!

  • @lunalovebuzz
    @lunalovebuzz Před 4 lety +113

    Me: * was also born as a libra in October 1995 *
    Tiffany: 'So I'm 24 now'
    Me, realizing: *'Oh my god we're 24 now'*

  •  Před 4 lety

    I absolutely loved this. Keep the great work! Proud of your progress

  • @elisabethgraham866
    @elisabethgraham866 Před 4 lety +6

    I had 350 credit score because I was young and dumb. Now 31 I’m still working twice as hard to get it back up...

    • @Cyanopteryx
      @Cyanopteryx Před 3 lety

      You don't need to worry about your credit score in most cases. Focus on building a safety net fund and getting out of debt before making any decisions that may require you to have a high credit score.
      Also, if you get to a point of financial stability and you're ready to put money down on something like a house, you can go through a manual underwriting and vastly improve your chances of being approved regardless of your credit score.

  • @xxHILBORNxx
    @xxHILBORNxx Před 4 lety +4

    This video was super inspiring! You always make issues really approachable. I’m very afraid of starting a budget bc I just hate looking at my bank account, but your success is motivating for sure!

  • @emilyslack6209
    @emilyslack6209 Před 4 lety +4

    dude this came at the right time for me omg. I am starting to get student debt (on my 2nd year of community college) and I've told some of my friends about my debt payoff so I stay accountable. I paid off my first loan and am saving to a) pay off my current $7,000 and b) save for my four year. Tracking income isn't something I've thought of. I'm going to get on top of that. I work a LOT (i have 3 jobs oooof) but now I have some tools to figure out what to do with my money.

  • @0411emc
    @0411emc Před 4 lety +5

    Girl I’m in such a similar position. I’m trying to pay off student debt on a 36k salary. I’m very underemployed but I can’t do anything about it right now. We’re all in this together

  • @ashleyeverything588
    @ashleyeverything588 Před 4 lety +1

    You’re the first youtuber I’ve come across that finally says how much they make. Why is it such a stigma in today’s society to talk about our income?

  • @maggieboyle9275
    @maggieboyle9275 Před 4 lety +23

    you're going to be sooo financially literate by the time you're finished paying these debts off completely

    • @shorellmark3718
      @shorellmark3718 Před 3 lety +1

      Risk is better than regret, I’m glad today I never fall into scam, all thanks to you Contact - 1 ( 9 0 1 ) 4 0 1 0 3 1 6.

  • @celestialcass
    @celestialcass Před 4 lety +3

    Commenting for the algorithm!!! Good luck paying off the rest of your debt Tiff!!

  • @Tippie_T
    @Tippie_T Před 3 lety

    Late to the comments section but thanks Tiffany! Always love that you are here when I’m in need. Always a fan

  • @kthanksbye__
    @kthanksbye__ Před 4 lety

    Great video, getting out of debt is difficult but we got this! Well done x

  • @doinavasilev8339
    @doinavasilev8339 Před 4 lety +9

    If the algorithm doesn't like you, at least you know we like you a lot!!

  • @nikitashetty3691
    @nikitashetty3691 Před 4 lety +4

    You're awesome!! I'm so invested in your journey, I can't wait till you pay off all of your loans! :)

  • @cml6109
    @cml6109 Před 4 lety

    I can't thank you enough for this video. I love how the video is actually about title LOL. This is actually my first video of yours that I've seen! This is so great, thank you!!! I love this, I can't wait to try some of your tips. Thank you a million!

  • @simplesgood7694
    @simplesgood7694 Před 4 lety

    Congratulations on paying off your credit cards. That is a huge accomplishment!!

  • @queenofparkinglot
    @queenofparkinglot Před 4 lety +7

    Yes girl! You deserve this! Good luck on paying off the student loans! Can’t wait to see that update video in six months ;)

  • @TheBookLeo
    @TheBookLeo Před 4 lety +5

    just leaving a comment wheeee (really enjoy your videos, keep it up!)

  • @inez3238
    @inez3238 Před 4 lety +2

    I love your content Tiffany. Your content is very critical and it is a very refreshing break from all the fakeness and flex culture of most CZcams vloggers. Marathoning your financial literacy content right now and I am inspired to save up.

  • @phoebeday7004
    @phoebeday7004 Před rokem

    You should be so proud of yourself! Budgeting is extremely hard on a flexible income this is very inspiring !