May 2024 Newsletter & The FInal Debt Challenge Update!!!


Happy May, everyone! This month marks the culmination of academic journeys for many. High school and college graduations fill the air with excitement and pride as students enter the next phase of their lives. It's a time of reflection, celebration, and anticipation for the adventures ahead. To all the graduates, we extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for success in all their future endeavors. Check out this gift guide below.

20 Practical and Thoughtful Graduation Gifts For any Budget

In addition to academic milestones, May holds special significance for familial bonds. Mother's Day falls in this month, dedicated to honoring the remarkable women who have shaped our lives with love and guidance. It's an opportunity to express gratitude and affection for the mothers, grandmothers, and maternal figures who enrich our lives with their unwavering support and devotion. Let's take this moment to cherish and celebrate the incredible women who inspire us daily.

20+ Best Mother's Day Gifts

30 Day Debt Smash Update!

I recently finished the 30 Day Debt Smash Challenge with some subscribers. The plan was to pay off as much debt as possible in April. I set a goal to apply an extra $2500 to my Sofi Student loan. Honestly, I did not know if I would reach this goal at the beginning of the month, but I decided to roll with it anyway. The images below show my loan balance on April 1st and May 1st.

I was able to apply an extra $2569.87 to that loan. That's freaking amazing. This is the most that I've ever applied to a debt at one time. Reaching a goal after so many ups and downs over the last few years felt good.

I want to shout out Leartis, Tyler, Jane, and Vanessa for participating and for winning one of the $25 Amazon Gift Cards. Please reply to this email or message me with your email address so that I can send you the gift card.

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30 Ways to Make Extra Money(This ebook features 30 ways to help you make more money)

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Jason Butler

I run My Money Chronicles, a website that discusses personal finance, side hustles, and travel.

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