We are back again finishing our conversation with Sam where she shares her journey of taking control of her finances while navigating the challenges of student loans, credit card debt, and building savings. Sam gets real about the highs and lows of her financial journey- from her struggles with shame and overspending to her incredible progress paying off debt and boosting her savings.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How Sam tackled $10,000 in credit card debt and started building savings
• The power of printing and categorizing your bank statements to identify spending habits
• Strategies for negotiating salary increases and reallocating income to pay off debt
• How balance transfer cards can help you manage high-interest credit card debt
• Why vulnerability and honesty about money are key to creating a financial plan that works

Mentioned resources:

• Check out the affiliated blog post for the full list of resources mentioned in this episode and the unedited transcript.  

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