Navigating Financial Struggles and Career Transitions

This chapter delves into an individual's journey of navigating financial difficulties during a career shift from fashion to writing. It highlights their experiences with debt, side hustles, and the growth that emerged from a major layoff.

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Got debt to pay off? You might relate to Leo, a personal finance journalist who’s focused on financial stability over FIRE—at least for now. With six figures in student loans and credit card debt, Leo found themselves in a tough spot after being laid off with no safety net. Determined never to end up in that position again, they began chipping away at their debt, working toward financial peace of mind instead of a relentless grind to early retirement.

Leo shares why their approach to financial freedom is different. While they don’t want to wait until sixty-five to retire, they’ve crafted a “wealth plan” that balances paying off debt, building a safety net, and creating a better life today.

In this episode, Leo dives deep into budgeting tips, debt repayment strategies, and the unique financial challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals. Tired of the all-out grind to FIRE and want “financial stability” instead? Leo has just what you need!

In This Episode We Cover

Why financial stability can be just as important as the FIRE grind

Leo’s practical strategies for budgeting and paying off six-figure debt

How to create a wealth plan that supports your life—even while tackling debt

The sacrifices worth making (and the ones that aren’t!) in your financial journey

Why an “accountability buddy” is a cheat code for achieving your financial goals

And So Much More!

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