A Week In Her Wallet: A Government Attorney’s $2.6K Week

Update: 2025-12-26

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This week, we’re following Beth, a 52-year-old federal attorney from Kentucky who earns $230K a year and is raising a blended family, a 14-year-old son, two grown stepsons, and two adorable grandkids.

Beth walks us through a week of intentional spending, including:

Snagging $10K worth of high-end furniture on Facebook Marketplace for just $750

Treating herself to monthly DryBar blowouts

Managing skyrocketing teen food bills

And staying mindful through a hybrid work schedule and variable family expenses

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A Week In Her Wallet: A Government Attorney’s $2.6K Week

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A Week In Her Wallet: A Government Attorney’s $2.6K Week