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A makeup artist on her journey to debt freedom!


IT’S PAY DAY!!! – May Paycheck 3

As you can see from the sparklers…it’s time to celebrate because I got paid…yesterday.  But that’s besides the point.  In this short post, I’ll be discussing how I’ll be spending this final paycheck for May.  It’s about that time for us to sit down and grab a snack of your choice and I’ll get started!

So!  Here is what this final paycheck in May looks and what it will be taking care of:

One thing I may have mentioned in one of my earlier posts, is I have an HSA or high deductible savings account.  There are two monthly payments that I make but I don’t pay using my account.  I have money from my paycheck deposited to my HSA and it reduces my tax liability.  Those two payments are my Care Credit Card and my Shop Your Way Card.  Both have medical expenses that I’ve been working on paying down.  Both will also be paid off this year according to my debt payoff plan.  This all isn’t coming from my HSA.  When it’s time to payoff these debts, I’ll be throwing everything I have at them along with the cash I have deposited into my HSA.  That all will begin in late July. 

Pro-Makeup Artist Tip:

Let’s talk about paychecks and losing money.  Don’t go broke for a beautiful look.  I use a range of products from high end to beauty supply store brands.  My absolute favorite foundation is an inexpensive one that you can get from almost any drugstore.  That’s Maybelline Matte & Pore-less.  It comes in a wide range of shades, has excellent coverage, and is buildable.  My next favorite is the L.A. Girl concealer. I’m mentioned both of these products and I just can’t appreciate them enough.  While you’re working on creating a lovely look for yourself, keep this in mind.  😊 

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About Me

I’m a licensed esthetician and free lance makeup artist that has a full-time career at a local credit union in Raleigh, NC. Personal finance has become my second love next to makeup, as well as an unhealthy addiction to Excel. The plan is to be debt-free by late August 2024. New posts will be available between Monday and Thursday at 6 AM. To watch my debt balances go up or down, check my Money Moves Monday/Month-End posts. 😊

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