Our last time in the Wizarding Savings Challenge Box || Episode 18!

Hello and welcome to From Debt to Dreams! I’m so glad that you found my little corner of the internet! Today is our last time playing the Wizarding Savings Challenge Box from The Budgeting RT! We have a helper today, so I hope you don't get motion sickness from all the times he bumps the camera! Savings Challenges used in today’s video: Wizarding Box Challenge: ‪@TheBudgetingRT‬ Please take a moment to check out The Budgeting RT. You can find links to her super cute freebies in her video descriptions. ***************************************************************************** About Me: -My name is Brandy and I am 39 years old. -My husband and I work full time. He is a social worker and I am a department coordinator. -We have two kids under the age of 10. -Our total debt as of May 31, 2026 (including our mortgage): $417,790.20 -The current focused financial goal: Save $5,025 for our Emergency Fund – Here is our plan to save money and get out of debt (Plan restarted on 5/16/2025) - Step One: Save $5,025 in an Emergency Fund. Current Balance: $1,550 Step Two: Pay off Debt!! Here are our current debt balances: My Federal Student Loan: $20,581.19 Debt Consolidation Loan: $60,161.92 Jason’s Federal Student Loan: $65,672.38 Mortgage: $271,374.71 Total Debt Balance: $417,790.20 ***************************************************************************** DISCLAIMER: I am not a financial advisor. I am simply sharing my family’s financial journey to become debt-free and find margin in our budget while using what we have. If you need financial help, please consult a professional financial advisor. ❤️