I had a really good week on SM - didn't even do that well in the contest but still made more than I was expecting, got a top 200 prize plus the 25 hours/$100 bonus. I decided I'm going to put that entire paycheck towards credit card debt. (I'm usually very financially conscious, but I had a bout of depression a few months ago that led to a few grand in impulse purchases, including a new bed/mattress that I totally don't regret because I'm finally sleeping better after years of insomnia - still, it left me with a hefty credit card balance that I've been gradually paying down.) I had budgeted that it could take another two or more months to pay it off if I was making my minimum low goals, but now I think I'll comfortably be able to pay it all off by the end of April if not sooner.
I know this isn't the most glamorous post but I honestly can't wait to be out of the hole so I can start putting a big portion of each paycheck into my savings again. Goal for 2019 is to have 10k saved by the end of the year, plus max out my first IRA contribution. It's moments like this above-average week on SM that give me hope/motivation.
Also, I made almost $400 in passive income through C4S this month having only lazily uploaded two new clips. Pretty stoked about that too.![]()



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