It’s time to share an interview with another member of the College Money Network. This week I’d like to introduce you to the youngest member of our network, Stephanie at Poorer Than You.
1. Describe yourself in 10,000 words or less, preferably less.
“Stephanie” supposedly means “The Crowned One,” but I’m anything but a princess. 21 years old, broke, entering my senior year of college, and fighting off student loans as best I can. I also knit like a fiend – sometimes even for money! I hail from Rochester, New York, where I work as a great defender of recycling at my college.
2. What made you decide to start a personal finance blog?
This story has become infamous now, like some great legend of the internet. I dropped out of film school because the money just ran out. In dropping out, I realized I’d been walking on thin financial ice the whole time I was in college. I had been reading other personal finance blogs, but when I dropped out I decided to start my own to track my progress as I digged myself out of financial ruin.
3. What has surprised you the most about blogging?
The fact that it manages to be surprisingly easy and surprisingly hard at the same time. Sometimes things just flow along and articles seem to drip right out of my fingers – and sometimes my keyboard becomes a barren wasteland.
4. What is the most important financial lesson you have learned from college?
Know where the money goes! Ignorance isn’t bliss – I thought being carefree meant not thinking about money too much. But knowing what’s going on and where I’m heading is a much bigger relief.
5. If you had to pick three of your favorite posts to share with a first time visitor, which would they be?
- The Quick Start Financial Guide – if you’ve just decided to take control of your finances, but have no idea where to start
- Money Advice for College Students – the epic three-part series
- Net Worth Updates – scroll to the bottom and work your way up to see the evolution of my financial situation
Thanks for your time, Stephanie!
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Love the interview!
This was a really awesome interview! “I’m a legend on the internet” the modesty is inspiring! Awesome stuff!
Great interview!
Sweet interview. #3, “..-and sometimes my keyboard becomes a barren wasteland.” I can relate!