FinanceSpirations – Working Hard and Spending Very Little

In the first submission for the contest, Iram shares her financial habits. Sounds like ING can be credited with motivating her to start saving. A variety of blogs have inspired her to avoid credit card debt.

Her story is below, I’ve highlighted some parts that caught my eye. Iram, thanks for setting a good example for the rest of us with your financially healthy habits, keep up the good work!

I have always paid attention to my finances. At age 25 I have a 4 flat investment property and a condo that I share with my boyfriend. We are both very frugal but I got my start when I learned about ING savings plan. I did not have rich parents, I paid my own way through college by working hard and spending very little. Needless to say, I didnt have the college life I would have liked to but at least I got out of college with 0 credit card debt. Reading different blogs on fiscal awareness and fitness, I have been able to maintain my 0 credit card debt by paying off my balance each month. I do energy audits on my own house, clip coupons, watch sales and generally try to lead an average life including saving more than I spend. I currently make about $50K at my job.

Iram

Vote for Iram to win the financial consultation by leaving her a comment about her story and check out the other entries here.

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