Like most other members of our generation, you probably have some student loan and credit card debt. Rent, transportation and those miscellaneous expenses aren’t getting any cheaper, either.
And let’s be honest -- you like nice things! You work hard -- what’s so wrong with wanting to treat yourself to an outfit that makes you feel like Beyonce, an elegant dinner out, or a relaxing weekend away with friends every now and then?
But.
You’re so over having to resort to credit cards for essential purchases because it always seems like you have more month than money.
You’re tired of being hit with that punch in the gut every time you look at your checking account balance and wondering, “What happened here? I JUST got paid this week…”
And a retirement account? You know you need one, but, ummm, you don’t even have a short-term emergency fund yet, much less a plan in place for the long haul.
There’s so much you want to do, but you just can’t afford it.