Minimalist Money: How I’m Paying Off Debt While Living on Less
Why minimalism and debt freedom go hand-in-hand
I’m on a mission to pay off over $30,000 in credit card debt. The simplest way?
Live on less. Want less. Buy less.
Minimalism doesn’t just clear out your closet — it clears your mind, too. And when your mind is clear, your finances follow.
How I track every dollar
The first time I sat down to budget, it was honestly overwhelming. But seeing the hard truth of my expenses was the wake-up call I needed.
Now I track:
- Every monthly bill
- Every spontaneous coffee run
- Every bit of income
I use a simple spreadsheet (and occasionally tools like YNAB or Rocket Money). The point is — awareness is power.
Why living on less feels like living more
By cutting my spending, I didn’t feel deprived.
I felt relieved.
Fewer Amazon boxes showing up. Fewer “fun money” purchases that collected dust. Less clutter in my physical space meant more mental clarity.
Every $100 I didn’t spend was another $100 toward being free of debt.
The minimalist budget I follow
I keep it extremely simple:
- 50% needs (rent, insurance, food)
- 30% debt & savings (aggressively paying down cards)
- 20% fun & flexibility
It’s not fancy. It’s sustainable.
Tools that help me stay disciplined
✅ My minimalist budget vault (spreadsheet to track every dollar).
✅ YNAB or Rocket Money to keep an eye on recurring subscriptions.
Quiet money moves > loud spending
Minimalism isn’t just a trend for me. It’s a system to get debt-free so I can build quiet wealth on my own terms.
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