Meet the season 11 Teams
Emily
Savings Increase: $15,818 Debt Reduction: $6,497
A lover of yoga and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, Emily is ready to say goodbye to money-related stress and make the same commitment to improving her financial wellbeing.
She admits that sticking to a budget will be the hardest part of forming healthier spending habits, whether that means passing up vintage furniture or skipping an impulse buy on Amazon Prime.
She’s eager to hold herself accountable, especially as a new homeowner – but without giving up all the frills and thrills that put the fun in life.
This motivated goal-setter is ready to lay the financial foundation for her future by increasing her financial literacy and cutting down on careless spending while increasing her savings.
“I’m ready to take control of my finances, so I can feel confident and get the most out of my life,” she says.
Your future is bright, Emily!
Emily's Journey
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Some things I’ve learned through Project Money:
Becky & Steve
Savings Increase: $13,319 Debt Reduction: $21,470
No strangers to the cycle of debt, Becky and Steve know they need to make lasting changes to their financial habits.
The couple has made attempts in the past to get ahead and build a savings, but always seem to find themselves in a familiar place – falling behind on bills and drifting even further into debt.
With their kids Joey (17) and Emily (15) off to college in the near future, they’ll need to get their finances in order, so they can handle recurring expenses like tuition, room and board.
This always-on-the-go family looks forward to re-establishing a solid savings while planning for the future. They know it won't be easy, but they’re ready for the challenge.
“We’re determined to do what it takes to create new, healthy habits and take the stress out of our finances,” they say.
You can do it, guys!
Becky and Steve's Journey
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Emily & Ginger
Savings Increase: $5,681 Debt Reduction: $15,588
After a long but successful journey, Emily and Ginger secured their family’s legal rights – but at a significant financial cost.
These extra expenses set back their plans and prevented them from thinking long-term when it came to their finances. Instead, their focus turned toward meeting immediate needs like monthly car payments, student loans and a mortgage.
Now both back at work after taking parental leave with their kiddos Luisa (2) and Noa (10 months), Emily and Ginger are looking forward to making their money work harder as they build a brighter financial future.
“We’re excited to learn how to maximize our resources, so we can make our dreams a reality,” Ginger says.
Those dreams include nailing down a budget and building their kids’ college funds — all while serving as an example for queer families like their own.
We know you’ll make it happen!
Emily and Ginger's Journey
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Jeff & Sue
Savings Increase: $32,288 Debt Reduction: $9,308
Once comfortable with their financial standing, Jeff and Sue were blindsided by Sue’s breast cancer diagnosis and a string of unexpected expenses in 2017.
Sue is now cancer-free, and the couple is ready to regroup by bringing their never-give-up attitude to Project Money.
With their son, Chris, back home to finish school and cheer on his parents, this fearless family is excited to work with their coach to shift their focus back to planning for the future.
Replacing vehicles, rebuilding their savings and building a foundation for retirement are at the top of their financial to-do list.
Through it all, the family hopes sharing their journey can be in an inspiration to those watching in the community.
“If our experience helps even one family gain control of their finances, we would consider that an incredible success,” says Sue.
Here’s to a successful journey!
Jeff and Sue's Journey
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