5/10
Mixedmove to Florida for better life
left NYS for Florida to escape debt and snow
FinancialDebt
3/10
MixedStart budget tracking with mobile app
I procrastinated budgeting and missed savings goals
FinancialBudgeting
2/10
Settledcancelled cloud cameras subscription
realized cloud cameras costs exceeded hardware cost
FinancialSubscription Costs
8/10
RegretI paid more than I should have
I got cheated by a seller and milk vendor, they took advantage of my naivety
FinancialScams
10/10
Severeran out of money
Ended up in a homeless shelter after losing job
FinancialUnemployment
1/10
SettledSaving all cash tips from my weekend gigs
While supporting my partner and pets across multiple side jobs, I strictly saved all my performance tips. I successfully managed our living expenses and accumulated over $300 in savings for the first time in my life.
FinancialSaving
9/10
Severefeeling overwhelmed by expenses
Salary decreases due to various expenses, fantasizing about escape
FinancialExpenses
1/10
Settledpaid off $122,203.78 private loan
Signed private loans at 19, later consolidated at 5.46%
FinancialDebt Repayment
10/10
Severefiling for bankruptcy
I accumulated $38,090 in debt due to poor financial decisions
FinancialDebt
10/10
Severelaid off in 2025
lost high-paying job, struggled to find new work
FinancialJob Loss
8/10
Regretfound $2,400 in dresser
found $2,400 in dresser, can't tell seller
FinancialFound Money
1/10
SettledStarted online business
Made $235 daily
Financial
3/10
Mixeddropping 401k contribution from 12% to 8%
I'm struggling to afford high 401k contributions due to medical expenses
Financial401k
10/10
Severefacing financial uncertainty
disowned by parents at 17, struggling with college funding
FinancialUniversity Funding
1/10
Settledvisited local food pantry
Received help from food pantry, new job and improved health
FinancialEmployment
10/10
Severeused Citi account at unfamiliar branch
Someone impersonated a family member and withdrew $10,000
FinancialBanking
2/10
Settledaccepted lower-paying job offer
I accepted a lower-paying job to get paid sooner
FinancialRent
9/10
Severetried paying with crypto
Tried paying with crypto, went through multiple swaps, lost money on fees, couldn't make payment
FinancialCryptocurrency
4/10
Mixeddeciding between early retirement and supporting kids
weighing options for retirement and inheritance
FinancialRetirement
1/10
Settledstarted small business with old tech
earned 5K using iPad for social media work
FinancialIncome