This is Part 5 of the So You’re in Debt… Now What? series, and if you’ve been following along, we’ve talked about the emotional weight of debt, the pressure to pay it off fast, and the shame that keeps so many of us silent. In Part 4, we shifted into s…
Author: Dasha Kennedy
What $50 Can Actually Get You This Summer There’s a gap that most people don’t talk about: It’s the space between how good summer is supposed to feel and how expensive it actually becomes when you’re not paying attention. You step out for a quic…
Once we’ve named the emotional weight of debt (Part 1), rejected the pressure to fix it overnight (Part 2), and let go of the shame and self-denial we were taught to carry (Part 3), we land here: Now what? Now it’s time to build something t…
Money stress isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about how it shows up in your body, your decisions, and your day-to-day life. If you’ve ever felt like your mind goes blank when bills are due, or you avoid your bank account because it feels like t…
Part 3: It’s Time To Let Go of the Belief That the Only Way Out Is Through Self-Denial, Shame, and Silence Debt is loud. Even when no one knows what you carry, it still affects your thoughts, choices, and self-worth. And most of us weren’t just t…
Most of us weren’t taught how to save; we were taught how to stretch, survive, and do the best we could with what we had. Now, as parents, we’re doing something many of us never saw growing up: trying to teach our kids about money while still learning …
The Guilt of Not Paying Off Debt Fast Enough If you’ve ever felt like you’re not doing enough to get rid of your debt, you’re not alone. Everywhere you turn, there are stories of people paying off tens of thousands of dollars faster than ever.…
Why This Conversation Matters March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate progress and reflect on the challenges that remain. One area where women still face hurdles is financial confidence. The confidence gap in financial literacy refer…
Let’s Be Real About Debt Because It’s More Than Just Numbers Debt isn’t just a bill. It can feel like a burden. It’s waking up at 2 AM, wondering if you’ll ever catch up. It’s the feeling in your stomach when an unknown number calls because, deep…
Imagine this: You and your partner are finally having a night out with good food, soft music, and maybe even a little candlelight. Then, just as you’re toasting to love, an uninvited guest pulls up a chair. It’s not an ex or an overbearing in-law. It’s…