Our featured reader, a 46-year-old government lawyer and mom of two, shares her thoughts on paying off $100,000 of student loans in seven years, and more.
Readers have always loved and discussed the various money diaries that you see around the web -- but we thought a "personal money snapshot" might be better so that we could see net worth, debt, income, regular bills, and more. So in 2018, we launched this series: the Personal Money Snapshot!
If you’d like to fill out the form and be considered for a future personal money snapshot, please click here if you’d like to see the form and/or submit responses! You can also see a PDF of the questions if you want to review them ahead of time.
Money Snapshot: An In-House Counsel Shares Her Thoughts on Law School Loans, Pet Expenses, and Buying Art
Our featured reader, a 43-year-old in-house counsel, shares her thoughts on credit card debt, having college paid for by her parents, pro bono work, and more.
Personal Money Snapshot: Corporette Edition
Ever wanted to submit your money snapshot but haven’t yet? We’d love it if you’d share your details!
Money Snapshot: A Tech Marketer Shares Her Thoughts on Health, Retirement, and Travel
Our featured reader, a 38-year-old tech marketer in San Francisco, shares her thoughts on trying to avoid debt, prioritizing travel, and making savings goals.
Money Snapshot: A Lawyer on a Career Break Shares Her Thoughts on Debt, Savings, and Living Frugally
Our featured reader, a 37-year-old lawyer on a career break, shares her thoughts on avoiding debt, planning her future, and her relationship with her family.
Money Snapshot: An In-House Counsel Shares Thoughts on 529s, Avoiding Debt, and Past Money Stress
Our featured reader, a 33-year-old in-house counsel and mom of two, shares her thoughts on financial goals, avoiding debt, and avoiding lifestyle creep.
Money Snapshot: An In-House Counsel Shares Her Thoughts on Expenses, Retirement, and Outsourcing Chores
Our featured reader, a 47-year-old in-house counsel and mom of two, shares her thoughts on living expenses, saving for retirement, 529 goals, and more.
Money Snapshot: A Government Analyst Shares Her Thoughts on Building Savings, Wedding-Guest Expenses, and More
Our featured reader, a 29-year-old federal government employee, shares her thoughts on student loans, emergency funds, the cost of attending friends’ weddings, and more
Money Snapshot: An International Aid Worker Shares Her Thoughts on Living Abroad, Vacations, and Rental Properties
Our featured reader, a 42-year-old international aid worker and mom in Turkey, shares her thoughts on expat life, saving for retirement, having limited debt, and more.
Money Snapshot: A Land Use Planner Shares Her Thoughts on Rental Income, Investing, and Retiring Early
Our featured reader, a 36-year-old land use planner in Canada, shares her thoughts on saving, owning a rental property, and having zero student loans.
Money Snapshot: A College Student and Nanny in the South Shares Her Thoughts on Living Frugally and Paying Off Debt
Our featured reader, a 23-year-old college student and nanny, shares her thoughts on returning to college, living with her mom, and keeping her food expenses as low as possible.
Money Snapshot: An Attorney Shares Her Thoughts on Retirement Savings, Limiting Spending, and Student Loans
Our featured reader, a 53-year-old attorney, shared her thoughts on paying off $90,000 in law school debt, having a stay-at-home husband, and owning two homes.