On today’s episode of The His & Her Money Show, we celebrate the victory and journey of Sherika Wynter, a product manager/teacher/business owner/speaker who turned a bad financial situation into a lesson in persistence, creativity, and grit.   WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE Why we need to be financially prepared for the uncertainties of life The two situations that almost financially wiped Shericka out How Sherika successfully negotiated with insurance companies to cut an unfairly expensive medical bill Strategies Sherika used to stay financially responsible after she committed to getting debt-free The side hustles Sherika used to bring in more income while she was paying down debt How Sherika balanced a full-time job, a side hustle, and more to reach her goal Ways that Sherika leveraged her network to get even more money How she dealt with friends, family, and distractions while staying financially disciplined Dealing with family and friends who don’t agree with financial decisions Not accepting the status quo for your financial life Advice Sherika gave to her younger brother (and everyone) about student loans How Sherika is giving back The new financial freedom and journey Sherika is on, now that she is debt-free   RESOURCES Keep a Money Diary and Become Better With Your Spending What To Do When You Get Medical Bills You Can’t Afford 10 Ways to Make Extra Money to Pay Off Debt - MagnifyMoney