One of the wonderful things about the blogosphere is that there are great bloggers for every type of reader. Here at NoLimitsLadies, we don't talk much about debt management. We don't talk much about starting out our financial lives. 'Cause, well, the focus on both was a while back (we won't say how long... LOL).
Mrs. Micah is a young wife (compared to this old wife) balancing a new marriage with a new career and of course, the debt that comes with all that.
Which (new marriage vs new career) does she find most stressful?
"Newly married, I think. Not because of anything my husband is or does, but because I know that my financial screwups affect him too. While all our debt came from his student loans and car payments (though I get a lot of use out of the car, so I consider those mine too), I don't find those nearly as stressful as the short-term things. Specifically, our anti-depressants. Since we don't yet have insurance, they cost a lot (but less than insurance plus copay would).
I've been exploring programs online, since we're technically low-income until I'm hired, to see if we can get the prescriptions filled more cheaply."
Why is she blogging now, rather than when she becomes more established?
"I see my blog as an unfolding story. Somedays it's tips I think are helpful, somedays it's personal experiences or things I'm dealing with and reflecting on. I hope that it will be useful or at least encouraging to others who've found themselves in similar situations."
For more on her financial journey, visit Mrs. Micah.