A Week In Her Wallet: A 41-Year-Old Teacher Who Pays Off Her Credit Card Daily

This week, we're spending seven days inside Shannon’s wallet, a 41-year-old teacher, mom of two, and money-minded multitasker who lives in a suburb of Washington, D.C. With summer break just beginning, Shannon uses her time off to reflect on her relationship with money, childhood financial trauma, and the emotional tug-of-war between responsible budgeting and spontaneous joy. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll hear: How Shannon and her husband manage money as teachers Why she’s focused on paying off her credit cards daily , and what that’s done for her mental health The role of sinking funds in keeping her finances on track (yes, even for fun things!) How her childhood shaped the way she spends and saves today The internal negotiations she has before “want” purchases What she’s teaching her daughters about money If more financial confidence sounds good to you, then you might want to try… ⁠ 4-Week Coaching Program ⁠ : Identify and understand your spending, build a strategic plan, and take control of your money. ⁠ 6-Week Pre-Retirement Program ⁠ : We’ll help you prepare financially and emotionally for this exciting milestone. 📈 ⁠ InvestingFixx ⁠ : Learn, connect, and start investing— your first month is completely free . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices