You may already know Refinery29’s Money Diaries… this is our own version of it! We’ve put together a few questions to understand what women are doing with their money. Let’s break the taboo and talk more about finances!

It’s short, snappy, fun and anonymous.

Motion designer. montreal. 35.

💭 Financial goals:

Short term (1-5 years): Saving for trip to Italy, Saving for future baby(s).

Medium term (5-10 years): Save for family.

Long term (10 years +): Start saving for comfortable retirement, save for kids.

🌟 Best buy ever: Crepe pan $20, it makes amazing crepes.

😳 Worst buy ever: Clothes I hardly wear.

👀 Things you spend the most money on: Rent.

😌 Pension: No.

🔮 Insurances: Yes, through work.

💸 Salary / Income: $100K.

💰 Net worth (what you own vs what you owe, or your assets minus your debts): £5,000.

💻 Any side hustles: Etsy store (very small $50/ month).

👛 Savings: yes, RRSP (It’s a Registered Retirement Savings Plan i.e. an investing vehicle for employees and self-employed in Canada), TSFA (Tax-free savings account available in Canada).

🏠 Home: Renting for now.

🔦 Debt: £5k in student loans.

📈 Investing: RRSP, stocks, bonds.

⚡ What is money for you? Freedom.

🚀 What is financial independence for you? Being able to provide for my family.

THANK YOU!

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