My 2022 Financial Trackers | Money Goals & Visual Roadmaps | Aja Dang

I'm Aja Dang it's your favorite video of the year! My 2022 money goals and financial trackers. To check out Digit, click here: link.digit.co/ajadang.digit ✨ 2022 is going to be a brutal year for financial savings as I'm still saving up for a home downpayment (will I ever get a house?!), still have 50% left to go to save for our wedding + my solo bachelorette party (do we still call it a party?). Anyway, it's a lot of money and I anticipate having to cut down on some of my money goals (do I really need a $5000 bach 'party' lol) but it's all in the fun of setting goals and sinking funds!
I do have to say, it is pretty cool to be able to spend money on MYSELF now instead of debt. I think 2022 is the year where I might finally be able to feel the benefits of my hard work. Thanks to Digit for working with me on this video. Membership fees vary. Direct is a deposit account powered by MetaBank®, N.A., Member FDIC. More details can be found at https:/digit.co
To breakdown this video:
main short term goal:
1. Complete wedding fund
2. Finish bill sinking funds
3. $5000 for a bachelorette party... for one. (is that a lot? it seems like a lot. But if I want to purely spoil myself that weekend, seems like it's semi-reasonable?)
4. dog training for when we're in Hawaii next year.
main medium-term financial goals (these are goals within 5 years):
1. FINALLY BUY A DAMN HOME
2. start saving up for a call in anticipation of Chun Li dying.
3. 2023 Honeymoon
4. Pre/Post partum care.
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[@AnuHarchu]

The moment that I opened the video, I noticed how crisp the footage was. The video looks great Aja.

[@fundyourdreams5577]

One of my favorite videos of yours yet!! Thank you

[@AjaDang]

thank you!

[@usagimoon.x.o6256]

Hey thanks for uploading! Love this topic

[@lucytrunk9834]

I’m glad I found your channel again! I had to subscribe otherwise I would forgot the name of your channel cheers 🥂 happy healthy and wealthy New Years!

[@genoemi]

Solo bachelorette party sounds amazing!

[@NoirInColor]

A solo bachelorette party sounds amazing!

[@HelenaTD]

I could listen to you talking about sinking funds all day long 🤩🤩

[@AjaDang]

good! that's basically my entire channel lol

[@saraymss]

OMG Aja, ur solo bachelorette party sounds amazing :D

[@erikaroldan4889]

loved this vid aja!!

[@user-vk1ro2mw8g]

Just found you... loving your vibe and energy, video style :) Refreshing!

[@sindiswantaka5873]

Love your videos! you are so organised its aspirational

[@AjaDang]

I'm also an emotional wreck most of the time but you know... balance.

[@lkope0903]

I lost my job this year and decided to use the opportunity to go for self employment. Thankfully my partner can cover our regular monthly expenses but I’ve been showing him how we can use my income to do our irregular expenses and savings goals. Your videos have been super helpful there!!

[@mariaxocheers]

YOU ARE MY HERO. seriously

[@keemiel4005]

Your hair color is super pretty! Happy Holidays! 🌲

[@kaila8175]

Loved this video and your style of content

[@Escoveeche]

I love that this is something you’re clearly passionate about. AND you’re giving the information to us for free! Thank you.

[@maytan8778]

thank you for changing the way I look at money now. i was never the one who has any sort of savings, never even knew what budgeting was. but after watching your videos and taking steps to budget, plan out my money the past half year - this has seriously changed everything for the better. this is something I will now do forever more to come. i wish I knew about all these many years ago. sending all my love to you

[@AjaDang]

wow, I absolutely love this! spending positive vibes to you on your journey!

[@epuresoul]

i love the idea of a solo party

[@c.martin89]

The whole time I thought I was subscribed but I'm glad I came across this video. I recently start using sinking fund method for my car insurance and it has been amazing idea and now I am expanding it to other funds. I am here for that solo bachelorette, YYYYEEEEAAAASSSS MA'AM!

[@janethlopez9161]

Get it Girl !! 💁‍♀️love your bachelor party idea! 🥳

[@sarahchristoff2125]

The best way to keep your dog trained is for a trainer to come work with you. The dog training away only works as far as building habits while you're away - but being trained with a trainer alongside you consistently helps establish a great way to communicate with your animals. Also I would suggest Colorado for your bach party :)

[@Noriko333]

A solo bachelorette party sounds like a brilliant idea

[@amathisporter]

I like the idea of the solo bach trip. I really like it for the fact that your friends can do something in Hawaii if they really want to. Plus, it’s not like you are saying your close friends can’t go. You’re just saying here are my plans,the date and maybe place. Come if you like! 🥳

[@GigglesForYou]

I love the idea of the solo bachelorette party! It is thoughtful on so many levels!

[@lynninfinite]

Unlimited buckets?!? Love that!

[@dinyahome]

Yezzzz for solo bachelorette party, spa every day!!!

[@khloesilverado]

the solo bach sounds amazing 😭

[@meredithmorales1332]

Not sure if you’ve already answered this, but how do you talk about your financial goals now that you’re an engaged couple? Would love to see a video about combining financial goals!

[@ynaffitt]

i love this idea! with both brian and aja in the video

[@alondraxx33]

Like you said, one of your best videos of the year! I enjoyed the level of detail you provided. I wish us all a financially stable and goal achieving year. Thank you for sharing Aja!

[@SamElle]

PLANNING THINGS OUT ALWAYS CALMS ME DOWN TOO!!! I cant wait for your other goal videos!!!

[@precillacomesario2178]

Another great place aside from Enchantment Resort is Civana Wellness Resort & Spa in Carefree, AZ. My husband and I had such a great experience there and I think it would be your vibe as well! Food is great, they have a spa, you can go on hikes, and they have yoga/workout classes.

[@AjaDang]

OOOHHH! www.civanacarefree.com/. See y'all get me! lol

[@michelledawnharpist]

oooh I know you mentioned you were coming to north carolina in another video, but the Umstead hotel here in Cary NC is beautiful! I haven't had the food so not sure if it's good or not, but there's a beautiful lake just outside and I believe a hiking trail and spa! (they also have afternoon teas I play harp for sometimes ) your videos always want me to get everything organized ... thank you!

[@AjaDang]

oohh! Thanks for the rec. I'm going for a wedding so I'll see how close that hotel is to the festivities

[@nuggetboop1284]

I really want to go back to the Philippines this 2022, so I am creating a sinking fund for that! I'm currently living in Brazil and planning to move to another city hopefully before July, so I created a sinking fund for that too! Thanks, Aja!

[@AjaDang]

Yes! Those are perfect circumstances for a sinking fund!

[@alexplummer17]

Love the idea of the solo bachelorette trip!! Wish I had done that(I just did nothing haha)

[@AjaDang]

you can still take a solo trip! it can be a solo honeymoon? lol

[@2eyeluvmac2]

I love how organized and focused you are. It's so inspiring. Thank you.

[@indigoliime]

Love the enchantment resort / mii amo! I went there with a girl friend, and it was the best hiking, food, and massages! I highly recommend, I cannot wait to go back - maybe for my own solo bachelorette too :)

[@AjaDang]

that's what my friend said as well!

[@Kari-glvn]

Aja, I just ordered my planner!! My heart is telling me this is going to be one of the best gifts to myself EVER. Thanks for guiding us!

[@AjaDang]

I hope you love it!

[@Sarah.g.carter]

I am receiving those good financial and abundance vibes and sending them back to you

[@SugarMamma]

Great video! Planning out your finances for the year does wonders to make things so much less stressful for me, especially planning around my mindful money number! xCC

[@Jessakko]

I recently got married this year and my husband knows I just looove you (and your planners!) hehe. We've also been talking about saving for pre/postpartum care for whenever we will have kids. I keep a small A6 Muji planner in my bag and the masterplanner on my desk! I've sent one to my sister who is in school and also to my friends/cousin. They love it! Wishing you well 💕

[@AjaDang]

thanks for your support! Wishing you and your family a prosperous 2022

[@sydneypryka8218]

Depending on insurance 10,000 is a good starting point!

[@herplace9827]

Yes girl, Spectrum is the worst!! My internet goes out and then I’m calling them to fix and they always have an excuse as to why it wasn’t working and then couple days later same problem 🥴. I have had them out here 4 times and only lived in this house 6 months 😩

[@debtfreeF]

The thought of a solo bachelorette is so fun!! There are so many days when I just think about what it'll be like to just relax somewhere tropical and be by myself and not have a worry in the world 😌 Would def consider that for mine when the time comes!

[@nene8120]

Always looking forward to your videos! Is this planner edited on GoodNotes?

[@AjaDang]

Yup!

[@LABlownAway]

Holy moly! I really want to go to the enchantment resort in Sedona when I go on vacation there next hear in May! I've heard it's so nice!

[@danjas.599]

A solo bachelorette party sounds fantastic! kudos to you for planning it and being relaxed on the somone might or might not join you part, it sounds absolutely fantastic :)

[@comfortlivingbysabrina6065]

Thank you for good energy🦋 and good vibes 🦋 Thank for another blue print for setting up my 2022 Financial Goals🦋 our Birthday is coming next month💃🏽

[@saraangel6696]

Financial planning is so relaxing to me, but this time i have no job for next year and i have no idea what i’ll do. Luckily, my parents are very supportive so i’m moving back in with them and they are homeowners, so they are not charging me for groceries or rent or utilities at all. I even sold my car so i can move back and at least keep my savings instead of spending them. I guess my financial goal for this year is getting a job. I am debt free and with them my only concern is literally just looking for a job (i am single, no kids, no pets). I really hope i find a job. I have been working as a university teacher, but I don’t see myself teaching for the rest of my life and academia doesn’t pay well at all, specially in my country, but we’ll see. I hope i can find one that i can do remotely so i can stay at my parents for a while so i can save the most amount of money possible.

[@stacieandreyeva6028]

Wishing you Good luck! I know some former teachers who are teaching English remotely on the side or full Time. You can google some agencies who can facilitate that.

[@AjaDang]

does anyone have work suggestions for Sara?

[@adventurousbec]

This is broad but think out what you want, where do you want to go? It might mean teaching as a freelancer but you can use that to leverage into other opportunities. Hope this helps a bit!

[@bankevair]

We did a one month honeymoon in Italy. We budgeted $10k and we definitely travelled well and pampered ourselves well, and $10k was perfect for everything that we did.

[@AjaDang]

do you remember your itenerary?

[@bettinak.4]

My financial goals: Complete my emergency fund, pay back one of my student loans in full, and sinking fund for my baby's stuff (Due in April).

[@AjaDang]

congrats!

[@biancarice789]

this video motivated me to do my goal plan for 2022! thanks so much for your inspiration:)

[@ohShnapss]

A solo bachelorette sounds amazing! I wish I had thought of that. I didn't have a bachelorette party, by choice.

[@AjaDang]

you didn't wanna celebrate yourself?

[@ohShnapss]

@@AjaDang I don't like to be the center of attention. I get very uncomfortable. I'd rather go on a trip than throw a birthday party.

[@candy2325]

@@ohShnapss I agree. I did a birthday dinner last year and that’s the last time I’m doing that 😅 birthday trips are way better

[@stephaniemiran]

Solo bachelorette party sounds amazing!! I think I will do that for myself lol. Thanks for sharing, Aja! Creating systems for financial tracking and planning can be very overwhelming so seeing examples of your methods has been incredibly helpful!

[@lynninfinite]

I bet Brian is gonna do the Mario Kart racing thing in Japan 😂 My friend’s husband did that for his “Bachelor” party in Japan.

[@AjaDang]

they were talking about it the other day. Apparently, they can't dress up anymore because of copyright issues?

[@nene8120]

My goal is to fund my moving out sinking fund and move out on my own as soon as September ! Almost 30, ready to live by my own rules 🥳

[@AjaDang]

Yes! That’s totally doable

[@crclr5453]

Enchantment is very nice. Also checkout Canyon Ranch and Miraval in Tucson, Miraval Austin and Miraval Berkshires in Massachusetts - beautiful in July!

[@jawanshen]

I'm copying that solo bachelorette party thing for when I get married :D Such a cool idea!! (hope you vlog parts of it🙏🏼)

[@AjaDang]

I think it's the best way to go!

[@CR-zl1px]

Silly question but do you prefer paper planner for finance or digital? Thank you so much for your videos.

[@ashleykim1796]

i love the idea of doing a solo bachelorette party! i go to concerts by myself and people think it's weird but i have a blast!

[@AjaDang]

I'm known to go to RnB concerts by myself as well

[@margiesvanmori]

I love how organized you are!

[@nataliewong5291]

that millisecond hesitation at 25:22 😂😂 solo bachelorette sounds great! it's probably one of the most selfless, mindful, and self care thing you can do for yourself, and for others, because you're not forcing what you want on your friends

[@AjaDang]

I think so too!

[@hannahbaker6617]

Happy new year. I have a bet with my guy over who can save more in 2022. Loser has to be servant for a week so thanks for the tips

[@julianmiguel6496]

Structured and organized. I wish every couple would have this mindset! This would probably prevent ugly divorces!

[@sibelbal8213]

I love this!! Last year, thanks to your inspiring videos, I hit my financial goal of saving a target amount (it was around 20% of my total income which was partly achievable as over the year I changed jobs and had a slight raise I negotiated knowing what I needed in order to do that). I experienced much less financial anxiety going into 2022 and now I also have no problems saying "no" to friends who want to spend larger amounts of money on experiences.. which in the past has always been my kryptonite. And I have an even higher goal to hit this year!

[@tatianasierra2185]

I am loving this idea for a SOLO bachelorette. Considering this in the future

[@AjaDang]

I 100% think it's a great idea

[@tatianasierra2185]

@@AjaDang This is great and it’s open to so many more possibilities.

[@keylanoslokj1806]

Solo bachete is euphemism for tinder thot?

[@JustieDusty]

@@keylanoslokj1806 is keylanos lokj a euphemism for bitter incel?

[@keylanoslokj1806]

@@JustieDusty men can't be incels as long as there are thots selling it for a couple bucks

[@DrJessicaLouie]

Thank you for sharing your financial goals for 2022 Aja! Do you also track your Savings Rate each month and year? I find this helpful when planning for investments and financial freedom/work optional. For dog training, we did a board and train when ours was a puppy and also used the "Training the Best Dog Ever 5-Week Program" at home with positive reinforcement. It's a lot of patience until one day it "clicks" for our dog.

[@AjaDang]

Yes, I actually just added a savings chart in my planner! I haven't heard of that dog training program but I'm going to look into it.

[@DrJessicaLouie]

@@AjaDang Awesome to hear it's in your planner! The dog program is actually a book we followed by Dawn Sylvia-Stasiewicz.

[@embudgets5295]

One week of postpartum care for me was $1000 (i'm in socal) and that was on the lower side because we knew the caretaker. Honestly I would recommend at least 5 weeks postpartum care which would be around $7000 especially if your parents arent able to come help. i'm not sure about doulas during pregancy but i hope that helps with your budget!

[@AjaDang]

thanks for sharing! What was your out of pocket cost for the actual birth?

[@embudgets5295]

@@AjaDang i had kaiser through my job and everything was covered so i dont have that number for you =/

[@embudgets5295]

@@AjaDang i did do fertility treatments for three months at a fertility clinic before moving to kaiser and that was probably around 2000-2500

[@AjaDang]

@@embudgets5295 oh wow. Thanks for the info!

[@JhnnyApple]

Can you talk more about how you and Brian are/will split up shared costs like a down payment, wedding, etc?

[@AjaDang]

we each contribute what we can, we don’t keep score. But once I take over his finances; It’s going to based off percentages

[@kellymei.]

I really wish these financial planning videos/sinking funds would apply to me but I am just in so much debt I just can't begin to save.. :( one day I will look back to these videos for help saving money.

[@AjaDang]

I didn’t save at all during my debt free pay off so I totally understand.

[@bettinak.4]

Of course we love these videos you're so inspirational!

[@sherpee9185]

You are def a thoughtful bride! We need to normalize your train of thought around bachelorette expectations.

[@AjaDang]

when you're conscious about your own money you are natural more conscious about others'

[@beyondswatches4665]

I used to have Simple as my bank account which was similar to Digit. now I’m with One Finance and love it as well. Having buckets/pockets/envelopes is a tried and true visual way of budgeting. With One Finance, they also allow a debit card per pocket which is pretty cool too. But either way, great great video. Thanks. I’m currently doing an overview of all my spending and trying to do better next year. Cuz whew! 2021 was a beast.

[@JustFollowthePetals]

YNAB is fantastic :)

[@breysones]

I do the same with N26. I only have one account and there’s this thing called “spaces” where you can put all your goals and you can even set a deadline. So convenient!

[@AjaDang]

yes!! ✨

[@taystiii]

available in Germany?

[@charlottemalcolm9260]

I used to work in Sedona in hospitality and the Enchantment really is as awesome as everyone says it is. It is a little outside in the Red Rocks, so very private and secluded. As for Sedona is is a cool spiritual town with breathtaking views and great hiking trails. Definitely try one of the Jeep tours or the hot air balloon.

[@jenniestott5694]

If you have co-insurance (we had 20% at the time, LA area, with Kaiser for one kiddo and Anthem? PPO for the other), think I out of pocket paid about $8K per kid (no complications, vaginal birth, $2k deductible). BUT that being said, kids are always more expensive than you expect. Son had a fever just over 101 at 1 month old (probably thanks to big sister going to daycare). Went to the ER and they admit you if it's an infant under 60 days ... 3 days in pediatrics, never figured out what he was sick with (really only had a fever), but that was a hefty bill too. $15K is definitely a good base point ... worst case scenario, you don't need it and you have extra cash to throw into investments, etc. If you have extra too, night nurse!

[@albertaafutu]

I’m so excited I came across your video. I turned 30 and I’m ready to start fresh! Thank you! Love you Channel

[@AbbyL12]

There’s a new landscape hotel called Ambiente opening soon in Sedona that looks amazing! 💛

[@AjaDang]

oooooooohhh. www.ambientesedona.com/about

[@AbbyL12]

@@AjaDang that’s it! I actually thought of you when I first heard the announcement because of their focus on sustainability and keeping the natural environment of Sedona. Crossing my fingers they open in time for your trip!

[@AjaDang]

@@AbbyL12 signed up for their newsletter to stay up to date!

[@justinekwak5006]

Is digit the same as empower ? Recently discovered you and was binge watching your older videos and I know you mentioned empower for sinking funds in the past. And it came with a debit card

[@AjaDang]

It’s the same but different. You can’t open unlimited accounts with Empower, which is a bummer. But my emergency fund is still with Empower

[@Rezzatoni]

Working your ass off to achieve and realize your dreams puts a lot of pressure on your dreams. If you sacrificed for owning a house, your house owes you. This can easily lead to disappointment instead of happiness; so imho you better take it easy with reachibg for the stars. Life is always only now, and not in any ideal future your dreaming of and living for ...

[@ShoppingwithRina]

Thank u first sharing

[@lumen8039]

I'm new to your channel. Where can we find the planner that you are using? Thx!

[@missmegs37]

all for the woo woo-ey haha! im planning my wedding for next year too and we're buying a house so financial planning is super top of mind too. this was really inspring!

[@alexandrap4753]

Would love to hear more about investing and crypto!!! Also is there anything similar to Digit for Canadians?? Thanks!!!

[@Nisha-uw5fz]

Saving for a house down-payment in 2022🙏🙏

[@AjaDang]

hopefully we both get our houses next year!

[@noraxu7541]

I love the solo bachelorette idea!!! I didn’t Have a bachelorette party because that’s also really not my style, but I wish I had thought of the idea to do a solo trip. If I could go back in time, I would go to 10,000 waves in Santa Fe New Mexico, it’s a beautiful Japanese style spa resort with lots of soaking tubs and it’s gorgeous (and I think it has a spa)! I’ve been only for a day trip but would love to stay for a long weekend

[@ohcelinana]

A solo bachelorette sounds cool! I typically do a solo birthday trip but a bachelorette version sounds so awesome!!! I never thought of that 😂 Plus, I don't need to worry about my friends' financial situations because I am very mindful of that too. Thanks for sharing, Aja! Continue being an inspiration!

[@Natalie_11188]

I think Sedona AZ has nice spas, also maybe CO?

[@AjaDang]

I'm open to suggestions!

[@chelseadauz]

This is so inspiring and I’m excited for Aja to achieve these goals. 💕

[@aliciamariko7355]

Hi Aja! I saw that you used ally for sinking funds/buckets before. Do you like digit better?

[@quinnieday733]

Omg. I LOVE your solo bachelorette idea!!! I’m gonna start a sinking fund for my own mom solo vacay ☺️

[@AjaDang]

YESSSS!!!

[@destiniez04]

I wish I could have done a month honeymoon. We did 3 separate ones costing about $8k total. Our small COVID wedding only cost $5k lol

[@AjaDang]

where did you go on your honeymoon(s)?

[@destiniez04]

Maui (recommend nYlos since you’re a foodie!) , Puerto Vallarta and Las Vegas (sparrow+wolf off the strip is our fav restaurant again for your foodie side) we basically just ate the whole time we were on our honeymoons.

[@Ash2theB]

I swiched to yearly gyme memebership payment plan after remebering my mom doing that years ago. Downside I had to get a new account but on the bright side I'm paid up for three years and have access to any gym now.

[@blopbloo333]

I really enjoyed your financial planning for next year! I’m looking forward to using the digital master plan to incorporate planning for my sinking funds. I think it would be super helpful to see ways to include investment tracking such as retirement funds, crypto, stocks etc.

[@Eteeee]

Bank of America has a buckets feature within their accounts

[@jessicachan751]

My daughter’s birth in 2017 cost $4k out-of-pocket. $2600 was to the midwifery practice I used for prenatal care; they were out-of-network. The rest was to the hospital for baby care and my birth. I only spent 16 hours in the hospital since I gave birth in the birthing center and I was low-risk at the time. It would’ve cost alot more if I stayed another night. I did not use anyone postpartum.

[@_lexsan]

Do you still use empower? I signed up for it thinking it would do what digit does. Now I want to cancel and start using digit. Does digit also use a debit card?

[@AjaDang]

I use both! I have Empower for my Emergency Fund. Empower does not have the ability to open multiple buckets so Digit is great for that.

[@kymh4357]

What planner do you use?

[@peachesnsht]

Well, we already started february but I think I'm still on time to set some realistic financial goals. Love your video, thank you, I wasn't sure on how to start.

[@janellentim]

I want to make a baby fund but not sure where to start and if I should start with a investment account?