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Am I Using DoorDash to Procrastinate?

Posted on February 14, 2021February 20, 2021 by DeAndreaAshanelle

I started doing DoorDash two weeks ago and it is turning out to be a pretty easy side hustle.

Note: If you are interested in signing up for DoorDash, sign up through the Rakuten app . You will recieve $50 cashback once you complete your first order. Rakuten is a cashback website that gives you cashback for shopping at your favorite retailers such as H&M, ASOS, etc.

My goal for DoorDash is to make $150 a week. This will total $600 a month. I am using this extra income to pay down my student loan balance . Once I payoff this loan, I can focus on other financial goals such as increasing my retirement contributions and investing.

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The Role Your Thoughts Play in Reaching Your Financial Goals

Posted on February 5, 2021February 5, 2021 by DeAndreaAshanelle

My financial journey began in August of 2019 out of NEED.

I realized I could not afford to pay for both my car payment and student loans at the same time.

There was no way!

If I juggled both bills at the same time, I would have no money left at the end of the month after all my essential bills were paid. Luckily, I realized this while my student loans were in forbearance, but it would be ending soon. This meant I needed to pay my car off quick, fast, and in a hurry or I would be in for a struggle.

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I Am Going to be A Door Dash Driver

Posted on January 30, 2021February 1, 2021 by DeAndreaAshanelle

Last night, I signed up to be a DoorDash Driver.

The application process was really simple.

I signed up for DoorDash through Rakuten. By signing up through the Rakuten app, I will receive $50 cash back after I complete my first delivery. I am so excited to redeem this offer!

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How to Find Out The Current State of Your Finances?

Posted on January 26, 2021January 26, 2021 by DeAndreaAshanelle

Disclaimer: I am not a financial expert. This is information that I have learned through personal research. I will do my best to include sources for information that I have obtained.

The first step to improving your finances is to be aware of where you stand. This means knowing your income, your essential expenses, your assets, and your liabilities. Many people do not know these numbers for many reasons, but to get in control of your finances you have to know where you are to get where you want to be.

In this article, I am going to help you figure out these numbers, so you can begin taking steps to build the life you want. It will also make it easier to track how you are improving over time.

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