Archives for November 17, 2018

Tough Love, Tough Finances and Saying “No.”

Tough love, tough finances and saying “no” is something that I have had to do with a close loved one of mine. This close loved one is my one and only daughter. A lot of people have asked me if my daughter is really on top of her finances. You would think she would be having a mother like me…. Read More

My name is Takiia L. Anderson also known as The Frugal Biddy. I am a licensed attorney who was able to pay off six figures in student loan, credit card debt and car loan debt in less than nine years. I did this all the while being a single parent! I graduated from law school in 1999 with approximately $111,000 in student loan debt, an almost two-year old daughter and my entry level salary was $34,102. I made a lot of sacrifices in order to ensure that I stayed laser focused on paying off my debt and saving the maximum I could towards my retirement. Not only did I clear out six figures of debt but I was also able to save so far $500,000 in my retirement and $15,000 of an emergency fund. Additionally, I saved three years worth of college tuition for my daughter. I never had anyone sit down and instruct me on how I should deal with debt or how I should save money. I learned it all on my own. And while I am not perfect and I have made mistakes I believe that anyone who follows me will gain a wealth of knowledge. My desire is to be an accountability partner for anyone who reads my blog. I truly believe that YOU can live a debt free life and can amass savings. It may take some time but it can be done. You can also follow The Frugal Biddy on Facebook, Pinterest , and Instagram. You can also follow me on Linked In as Takiia L. Anderson, Esq. Wishing you a Fabulous, Frugal and Fun Life!