7. From Deep in Debt to an 850 Credit Score (All on a Teacher's Salary)

When I first started teaching, I was deep in credit card debt and my credit score had tanked. Then, I married my husband and we merged our debt along with our households. So how did a young, broke married couple dig their way out and end up debt free with an 850 credit score? Listen along as I share the journey of how we learned how to be fiscally savvy - all on a teacher’s budget.

This episode’s topics include:

• Taking an honest look at your money
• Budgeting basics
• Secrets to lowering your credit card debt
• It’s going to be okay

Today's classroom story is why I don't do YouTube Shorts. 

⏰ Want even more time-saving tips? Then check out Mariel’s YouTube Channel: The Time-Crunched Teacher.

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