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.
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 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.
Money Snapshot: An Attorney Shares Her Thoughts on Bonuses, Student Loans & Financial Worries
Our featured reader, a 34-year-old attorney, shared her thoughts on being in a saver/spender couple, supporting family members financially, and working during high school and college.
Money Snapshot: A Biglaw Attorney Shares Her Thoughts on Reining in Spending and A Potential Career Change
Our featured reader, a 34-year-old Biglaw attorney, shared her thoughts on saving money, considering leaving law, and being debt-free.
Money Snapshot: A Management Consulting Director Shares Thoughts on Student Loans and Taxes
Our featured reader, a 34-year-old consultant at a Big 4 firm, shared her thoughts on student loans, retirement savings, and her Paris daydream.
Money Snapshot: A Lawyer in the D.C. Suburbs Shares Thoughts on Student Loans and Rental Property
Our featured reader, a 37-year-old lawyer in the D.C. suburbs, shared her thoughts on student loans, rental property, and buying a home.
Money Snapshot: A Military Officer Shares Her Thoughts on Prioritizing Saving and Planning for the Future
Our featured reader, a 27-year-old military officer, shared her thoughts on avoiding student loans, saving for a home, and living simply.
Money Snapshot: A Paralegal in the Midwest Shares Her Thoughts on Saving, Renting, and Debt
Our featured reader, a 28-year-old paralegal, shared her thoughts on paying off student loans, saving for a down payment, and avoiding debt.
Money Snapshot: An Accountant in D.C. Shares Thoughts on Renting, Life Goals, and Family Support
Our featured reader, a 25-year-old accountant, shared her thoughts on paying for school, family financial support, and trying to buy an apartment.
Money Snapshot: Outdoor Recreation Supervisor & Wildland Firefighter in Minnesota
Our featured reader is a 54-year-old outdoor recreation supervisor and wildland firefighter. She shared her thoughts on debt, investing, and retirement.
Money Snapshot: An In-House Counsel Shares Her Thoughts on Her Money Strategy and Being Debt-Free
Our featured reader is a 34-year-old in-house counsel who lives in Washington, D.C. She shared her thoughts on retirement savings, inheritance, and debt.
Money Snapshot: A Public Defender Shares Her Thoughts on Debt, Inheritance, and Living with a Parent
Our featured reader is a 33-year-old public defender in Florida who shared her thoughts on credit card debt, her plans to retire early, and more.