Your Money Style in Real Life: Our Listener’s Journey After Debt
- liveyourmoneystyle
- 22 hours ago
- 2 min read
Welcome back to Deeply Invested! In this special episode, we sit down with a listener and Your Money Style quiz-taker, Jen, to explore what happens when you finish paying off your debt and start setting bold financial goals.
Jen recently took our Your Money Style quiz at liveyourmoneystyle.com and discovered she aligns with the Trendy Money Style — someone who’s resourceful, growth-minded, and not afraid to shake things up in order to move their money in meaningful directions.
Whether you're post-debt and wondering what comes next, or just curious how different money styles show up in real life, Jen's story is full of honesty, helpful tips, and relatable moments.
💬 In This Episode, We Cover:
🔍 Discovering Your Money Style
What inspired Jen to take the quiz
Her initial thoughts on being labeled “Trendy”
Why your financial personality matters for setting goals and building systems
💸 Real Talk: From Low-Income Upbringing to Financial Empowerment
Jen’s financial background and why money mindset is so important
Lessons learned from growing up in a household with financial struggles
Using personal experience and a finance-industry background to build smart habits
💪 Trendy Style Strengths: Hustle, Flexibility & Abundance
Jen’s research into side gigs
How she used the federal student loan pause to become completely debt-free
Why she’s now focused on investing, growing income, and learning the ropes of building wealth
🧠 Developing a Financial Mindset
How Jen defines financial stability today (hint: it’s changed a lot since high school!)
What keeps her grounded — and what distracts her from the long game
The evolving definition of financial success, from surviving to thriving
🎯 Setting Financial Goals
Jen’s goals for the next 5 to 15 years (real estate dreams included)
How she’s approaching the first big step: saving for a down payment
Partner conversations and staying flexible while still dreaming big
🛠️ Creating & Sticking to a Plan
What’s working (and what’s not) in her current money management system
How she tracks progress and adjusts when life changes (hint: massage and pedicure rewards may be involved!)
Why even a “high-level” approach still counts — and how to build better habits from there
🧪 Take the Quiz & Discover Your Money Style
Haven’t taken the Your Money Style quiz yet? You’re missing out! In just a few minutes, you’ll discover whether you’re Classic, Trendy, Formal, or Minimalist — and get actionable tips tailored to your financial personality. 💻 Take it now here!
🎧 Final Thoughts
Jen’s story shows that personal finance isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s personal, evolving, and totally doable when you lean into your strengths and stay curious about the next step.
If this episode inspired you to reflect on your own financial journey, share it with a friend, subscribe, and don’t forget to rate the Deeply Invested podcast!
Until next time — byeeee!
