You are doing a great service with your videos on budgeting and it looks like it is paying off, not only in reducing your debt but increasing your subscriber count and expanding your influence. I only discovered you from your “I’m broke” video and I’m so glad I did. Love your variety of content and your authenticity. 👍🏼 🌻
@xshinee0bubblesx6 жыл бұрын
When you said the price of your ticket!! 😳 can't wait for your next video
@miaxerri92146 жыл бұрын
Why don't you look for photographers at local colleges looking to do creatives to save money on the photographer. Being on your insta could provide them with great publicity to build their future business.
@AjaDang6 жыл бұрын
hmmmm.... great idea
@kkmarrrrr6 жыл бұрын
Hi Mia, I know you mean well, so don’t take this as me being angry of something. coming from a creative industry, we get asked to work for publicity A LOT. Unfortunately publicity doesn’t pay our rent, and most of the time it doesn’t give us a lot of new projects to work on/people to work with. However, when you want to hire a photographer that is still in school, you don’t HAVE to pay full price because obv the haven’t graduated yet. So in that way you CAN save money, just don’t expect to get it for free :)
@gizanglyer52996 жыл бұрын
she said to save money, not get for free
@kee6126 жыл бұрын
Aja Dang my boyfriend is a professional photographer who is still in school! I'll DM you more details on instagram if that's okay with you! :)
@jessicasosa95986 жыл бұрын
I love the reward system you created! So many people live like hermits, doing nothing, having no fun and even limiting their diets just to pay off their loans fast. Your approach is so much more realistic and proves you can still have a life and deal with your debts.
@kromatic36106 жыл бұрын
Love how candid you always are about your budget! ❤ These videos are so informative.
@therarevos6 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your transparency on paying off debt. I probably wouldn't have learned of the snowball method if I didn't randomly come across your video. But I did and I'm now two months from paying off my student loans and then I'll tackle my credit card debt. Hoping to have one card paid off by the end of the year and the other two cards within two years. I can't wait to be debt free
@broookehunter6 жыл бұрын
You. Are on. Your. Way!!!!!! Keep pushing, TheRareVos, you can do this. I know you can.
@ClassyDdiamond6 жыл бұрын
I’m so motivated by you and your budgeting. I just got paid today and by this video I can figure things out and feel motivated. I’m the same way about having things over my head like my 55k student loans. I’m also doing the snow ball. Although I don’t buy clothes or things like I used to since doing it I’ll get to be soooo happy in the end. Thank you and for everyone else WE CAN DO THIS WE GOT THIS!!!
@hannahhippy6 жыл бұрын
No one has helped me with my budget as much as you! Thank you so much!
@vangbaoyt6 жыл бұрын
Love this series!! Also it reminds me it's that time to budget again.
@tracynguyen59326 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being so transparent and open on KZbin. Often times a lot of other KZbinrs use their content as a way to flaunt or create an idea of how fancy their life is. It’s refreshing to see someone who is real and similar to their viewers who don’t have the huge salary.
@Edwina1436 жыл бұрын
I love how straight forward and informative this video is! I also appreciate how real you are with your budget, no fancy lists or editing - just a spreadsheet and real numbers. I’ll be starting to pay off my student loans at the end of the year, and it’s never to early to start preparing. Thank you! ✨
@nicolemoon4506 жыл бұрын
YOU CAN DO IT AJA! You are boss woman, ambitious, & woman with intention. When you put your mind to it, you can do anything. Your circumstances & situations aren’t what makes you, you are in charge of them! Much love to you Aja plus the puppers & Brian on this journey💕
@conflictpersona86 жыл бұрын
Honestly this is SO important what youre doing here bc my friend had to put school on hold bc she couldnt pay back her loan and wanted to transfer but she cant transfer bc she owes its a mess. Im so thankful that I went to city school and accrued no debt but its REAL out here. Student loan debt is incredible and lots of people don't even use their BA's their job has nothing to do with what they went to school for. And you feel trapped and don't know how to overcome it. I wish kids going into highschool could see this and try to figure out going to school with the least amount of debt.
@camiam68696 жыл бұрын
If u have a MacBook, numbers has a few great budget templates! Thanks for inspiring me to budget!
@cocoshan6 жыл бұрын
I had to stop in the beginning because you said you looked like Steve jobs and i had a laugh attack lol thank you for sharing your budget with us!
@dorothyfong87496 жыл бұрын
You’ve inspired me to start a budget! I know it’ll be hard, but trying to tackle my student loans too. LETS GO!!
@GraceMorrissey6 жыл бұрын
A tip for how at the end you said you feel like your missing something in your budget: You should make a list of every single thing you spend money all year, from monthly rent to subscription services to annual dues for anything and also write down when they're due, whether its something you pay for monthly or weekly or annually etc. Not only does this keep you from forgetting about a payment, but it also lets you see everything you're paying for so if you decide you want to cut things out it's a lot easier to see it visually.
@disparavende29166 жыл бұрын
You could totally cook your dogs food without it being so time consuming! We do it with ours because we don't trust the industry either. We give her leftovers (fruits and veggies) and we cook her some rice with protein (chicken, eggs or whatever we have). You can cook enough rice with protein for a week and put it in the freezer. then you can warm it up before you feed her. Good luck!!
@AjaDang6 жыл бұрын
do you notice the food getting mushy from the freezer?
@hewilsonful6 жыл бұрын
It is so important for people in the public eye to not just "flex" but also show how you should do things responsibly! I think there are a lot of misconceptions about what "normal" is these days. The truth is we're all just figuring it out!
@sarahorman43656 жыл бұрын
This series is actually so helpful and it motivates me every two weeks to stay with my own goal. Please continue to do these, because I feel like this year will be my best financial year so far. Also, can't wait to see your video on travelling hacks! Have a great day xxx
@lynninfinite6 жыл бұрын
I home cook my dogs food. You control every ingredient and know exactly what your dog is consuming. I cook a variety of carrots, broccoli, chicken or duck or an egg for protein, and sometimes steamed kale/spinach. It's basically like a meal prep meal but for my dog.
@xoxojayann6 жыл бұрын
I began my budgeting journey about the same time as you and watching these videos has been such a great help because I feel like I'm doing it with a friend. Thank you so much for being transparent and real. Cheers to a debt free future!
@angelamullis73436 жыл бұрын
What an inspirational powerhouse you are!!!! To have this kind of discipline at such a young age is amazing! I am so proud of you! I love how transparent and candid you are about your income and debt. I don't have student loans but staggering medical bill debt. I've been working hard to get it in order but a lot of time I just feel overwhelmed. Your smiling face gives me the motivation and confidence that I can do this! Thank you Aja!
@lovecpkxo54076 жыл бұрын
Wow! Definitely wanna know your travel secret. Can’t wait to see how you booked those tickets 🙌🏽
@tahtahresa6 жыл бұрын
Love, love your post-it idea! It's just like a to-do list, but visually-stimulating and much more satisfying than crossing something off your list.
@blondie62356 жыл бұрын
these are my favorite videos of any youtuber! Thank you for sharing this intimate look at your finances. it's so motivating
@rainshilongo99285 жыл бұрын
“I feel like I look like Steve Jobs right now” Me : yessss 😂😂
@Pandoraaaa4086 жыл бұрын
I agree. Budget videos without real numbers aren’t as effective. Keep up the great work!
@0808happy6 жыл бұрын
YES THANK YOU. AJA you for real be saving me from in to OUT. saving me from skincare to finance youre the realest and I feel like youre an acutal person unlike 70% of youtubers!!love you!
@mayp67606 жыл бұрын
Aja i love this budget series! For me my brother introduced me to dave ramsey right out of high school and I've learn to cash flow a lot of things since. The biggest budget goal i have is to move out on my own in a few month and watching your vidoes is giving me a lot of motivation :) Thank you and you can do it!
@shanayao5096 жыл бұрын
Aja maybe if you made it so it read down (so not 2 columns) it may make more sense to you (it's hard for me to read the separate columns - it's not how my brain thinks. Also, for your dogs - great, less work way to cook their food is to get chicken breast from the market and put them in foil in your oven on 350 for about 75 minutes. Then you can blend it all (it shreds it in my vitamix). Then just steam some green veggies, steam them and then freeze the excess and you have food for the week! Love your budget inspiration. Thank you for being so real!
@lyndsayrodriguez19626 жыл бұрын
I NEED THIS TRAVEL VID ASAP😍good luck w everything!!✌🏽😘
@zokkyzokky6626 жыл бұрын
@melissaperez34906 жыл бұрын
I payed off my car too 😀😀😀 thank you for these videos! i really dig them, the post-it idea is great! im gonna give it a try!
@chiantellenicole6 жыл бұрын
I LOVE your budget videos! After your first one in January, I decided to create my own budget spreadsheet and it has helped me so much with budgeting in 2018 so far. It's making me feel more intention on where I'm allocating my income and becoming more realistic with the numbers I set out. Thank you for sharing! :)
@LACHRONICLES6 жыл бұрын
Congrats.. I love watching your videos but now it’s a topper that you started talking about debt because I live in LA as well.. 🎉🎉🎉🎉
@mx62426 жыл бұрын
Aja, have you thought about just feeding raw to your dogs? We give raw to our dog plus simple veggies like broccoli and carrots. Its quite easy and no hassle. Also, i love excel. I just do a data dump of my bank statement (no manipulation) to excel where i created data validation list for the budget categories. Super easy! one tab has a pivot which shows ytd actuals that you simply right click and refresh. The budget tab shows my budget by category and next to it, i pull in actuals to compare. I already worked in a drop down so you can chose the month you want to look at and all the formulas will do the work for you!
@roddepp6 жыл бұрын
Hey Aja, could you create a tutorial on how you made your spreadsheet budget? I have a basic spreadsheet budget--but your budget is more detailed! Have A Great Day! -R
@makeupandbrunch6 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you labeled going out to eat at as 'dining out' when most people say 'eating out' lol. I say the same thing! I also find this video refreshing, as I owe +$240k in student loans myself. The idea of paying it off is very intimidating, but I'm going full force! I love your reward system!!!! Going to come up with something similar for myself 😃
@crazychic4516 жыл бұрын
This is great, thanks Aja ☺ after doing my taxes, I realized most was going to interest. I'm going to try and give more to lower the amount and interest.
@gupkets6 жыл бұрын
Liked video before watching because I'm so proud of you already! These videos are so motivating! I'm rooting for you!!!
@gardenofe126 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love 💕 these budget videos!!! They are so aspiring!! Wish more YT would do this instead of doing all the hauls and make up videos etc.
@camillemansilungan8526 жыл бұрын
I'm not independent yet but I always make sure they not spend too much for me. Anyways, you are so inspiring!
@HIFATS6 жыл бұрын
Thank u for the update! These videos really motivate me to budget and save more. I do prefer it when you break it down on your notebook, because theres some visual aid!
@LizEsguerra6 жыл бұрын
2:00 minutes in, Steve Jobs😂you’re hilarious! Serious topic & you still offer comic relief 😉
@keishasink52336 жыл бұрын
I love your budget this month it's getting better and better each month. Congratulations I love watching these videos
@RandomPerson16 жыл бұрын
Loving this series! Thanks for being so honest with us; these videos are very inspiring and informative!
@merriem246 жыл бұрын
I use Dave's budget app which I love. It it's monthly and not bi-weekly. Paying off student loan debt also.
@abbymackinnon30446 жыл бұрын
You should look for a local college student to take your photos! Lots of great talent on campuses and you can pay them a fraction of the price of a real pro. It would also help them out with building a portfolio!
@emmaexpedition6 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love these budget videos! It's so so helpful to see you work through it, definitely one of my favorite videos now.
@ymorris2dmax6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being honest and vulnerable.
@Lavida-melody6 жыл бұрын
I love your videos Aja! I can’t ever seem to stick to a budget, but your videos inspire me to do so. I’m writing this as my spending app sits at -$183 because I charge everything to my credit card. And like you, I feel the need to pay off my credit card/what I can afford each month! So that’s a start. Lol
@DogMomStephanie6 жыл бұрын
Love your money/budget videos and I can’t wait for the travel video!! I definitely want to know how to see the world on a tight budget.
@vanessale63896 жыл бұрын
love the incentive for getting to the stars on your visual board! thank you for your advice
@sophia_megan6 жыл бұрын
Have you looked into raw feeding your dog? I'm hoping to start once I can convince myself to meal prep!
@kimslemontrees99506 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these useful and inspiring videos!! Ive got loans to pay off but your recent videos has helped me so much to get myself together back on track!
@yagalterry6 жыл бұрын
I’m the same! I like paying off things so I’m not constantly accumulating debt
@bibikins41036 жыл бұрын
you doing amaziiingggg! keep going! we're rooting for you!
@yorhandnmine6 жыл бұрын
I care for my dog the same way! They’re so important to us! ❤️
@rainshilongo99285 жыл бұрын
Doing your financial marathons 😍
@Kuzhy8116 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for the travel secret and you're doing so well with the budgeting- whoop whoop!!😄💖✨
@KellyChase6 жыл бұрын
Oooh I like the visual sticky note thing you’ve got going on! Might have to copy you on that one!
@vibewithlou74916 жыл бұрын
I fuckin love you. For this. For all the videos. So real. So honest. Love it!
@micahbrown6286 жыл бұрын
Hey Aja! Love your videos! Spreadsheet help: Try Airtable. It's awesome and simple and visually way cuter than a normal spreadsheet. Hope you like it!
@livmarieinc41416 жыл бұрын
I love how transparent you are. Budgeting CAN BE SEXY. I owe about 75k to Nelnet. Why won’t they just leave me alone? Lol 😩
@livmarieinc41416 жыл бұрын
Aja Dang I seriously needed that Friday laugh 😂😂😂 thank you
@marcellareyes8926 жыл бұрын
I've commented it before but YNAB!! and I love the post-its idea!! I might try that. I'm trying to pay off my smallest student loan out of the 66k i owe (fml) which is only about 6k, so I might use the post it for that one. Thanks for keeping it real :)
@user-ms8km7lh1l6 жыл бұрын
LMAO the ad before this video was for a student loan company..😬😆
@mnchk286 жыл бұрын
Budgeting is a must to save and pay off debts...keep it up girl
@charlizetheron33376 жыл бұрын
I use personal budget spreadsheet template from Microsoft Office excel, hope it’s helpful, always love watching your videos😘
@ejstaychill16 жыл бұрын
You doing so good with your budget Aja!!! Keep going! ♥️ the visual board is such a motivation !!!!👌
@Kelly-lx8gs3 жыл бұрын
You are amazing. thank you for these videos!
@ezeman200x6 жыл бұрын
Congrats on NO CAR PAYMENTS! I also recommend Dave Ramsey's EveryDollar budgeting tool that you can access on the web or on an app. It's very user friendly!
@Skyyylarful6 жыл бұрын
So happy I found you! I’m rooting for you and your financial freedom. I Just transferred my law school loans from nelnet to MyFedLoan... I’m currently on the 10 year forgiveness plan....3 years in and have to stay non profit/government!!they are just so daunting... LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOO
@ceciliaguo43036 жыл бұрын
I love this series! I subscribed because of it and I have no regrets! I'm looking forward to your traveling on a dime video!!! AHHHHH!! :)
@robinsky1396 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Aja for this video and keep up the GREAT work. You help me to stay debt-free :D and save money where I didn't know I could!
@CarmenNg12146 жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much for being so transparent ! Love your look in this video btw!
@ashandblake6 жыл бұрын
Love your smile in the thumbnail!! And loved the budget video!
@TheBeagle19756 жыл бұрын
Use the EveryDollar app. It’s the easiest to track use and keep up. We have a variable income and it works fine. It takes a couple of months to get used to it but it works. Some of my friends use the Mint app and like it
@Stephaniepmeeks6 жыл бұрын
I love these type of videos SO much!
@sandym.18296 жыл бұрын
Use Dave Ramseys "every dollar" budget!! Everydollar.com or the every dollar app
@7crysb76 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy these videos. Please keep making them! ❤️
@biancacarter35196 жыл бұрын
Your budget video is so inspiring! I can’t wait to try out my own spreadsheet!
@MelissaQ6 жыл бұрын
OMGosh Aja! I love this! I definitely love this! Thanks so much!
@ChanelChase6 жыл бұрын
I created a spreadsheet and have been using it for a while! I love the idea ;)
@queens65836 жыл бұрын
Your doing great and I think it's fantastic what your doing. Keep it up girl!
@SummerSunset22076 жыл бұрын
What brand of dog food are you using? Yes I agree looking for a good clean products for dogs is expensive . Cooking for them will help your budget. Also Stephanie over at Six Figures Under has a terrific history of their journey of four years getting out from under her husbands law school loans. She has all real figures on her blog and she has also started doing KZbin . She uses YNAB.
@tennishill50796 жыл бұрын
You're doing well with the budget. Keep it up girl!
@c_kelllly6 жыл бұрын
I would love to see a video on homemade dog food. I asked my vet about this and she told me that by the time I supplement the food with the necessary vitamins etc, it would cost the same as buying a bag of good food in store? I didn’t look too far into it but I’m curious. My dog’s food is expensive!
@seekinghappiness69996 жыл бұрын
Hi, I love your post-it idea. Thank for sharing. Have a nice day.
@StyleYourselfBeautiful6 жыл бұрын
Your videos are very helpful! Gonna take your advice on board and see if it works! Thank you xx
@Nochannelhere.6 жыл бұрын
I can’t wait for the travel video! Need to know how you got that deal.
@BreezyLavender6 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the Travel budget video!
@laurenkim91126 жыл бұрын
AJA Your lashes look so much better now and in this video!!! than the most recent one- did you do something different?
@whitneywilsondesign6 жыл бұрын
Girl I feel you on the student loan debt.. I have about 50k right now and it’s daunting. Can you do a video on what you do for work? I know you said you freelance but what is it that you do exactly?
@1LusciousLIfe6 жыл бұрын
I badly need to budget since im on a very limited income
@claireandheruke6 жыл бұрын
This was super helpful!
@claireandheruke6 жыл бұрын
Also one about acting and SAG, too! I'm more on the modeling end of the spectrum, but am looking to get into more commercial acting!
@jchao6176 жыл бұрын
That's why it's better once a month because once a year too confusing.
@lunagraves38446 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to see that traveling video! $34 for first class tickets?!
@RunRiotProd6 жыл бұрын
I wanna fly first class! Can't wait for that one!
@MissMahaxo6 жыл бұрын
Try Newman’s own dog food. It’s on amazon and at Whole Foods and it’s both natural and affordable!