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From Credit Card Debt to Loving Her Money with Sarah Li Cain

September 28, 2016 | 12 Comments

A few years ago, Sarah Li Cain found herself jobless, broke, and in $9,000 credit card debt after a breakup with her boyfriend.

Today, Sarah is debt-free, married, and living a happy life with her husband and spirited toddler.

Sarah is a freelance writer and illustrator. She believes in the power of storytelling and wants people to share their money stories to remove the stigma around money. An avid traveler, she believes that the way to a happy and productive life is to love your money and be compassionate when it comes to your finances.

I am so excited to share Sarah’s story and introduce her brand new book, Cha Ching! A Money Coloring Book.

In the interview, Sarah shares:

  • The lessons she learned from racking up more than $9,000 in credit card debt from an unhealthy relationship
  • How she paid off the credit card in less than a year
  • Her advice to anyone currently in a similar situation
  • How she’s using her experience to teach others to love their money
  • And the message behind her brand new coloring book

Thanks again to Sarah for sharing her debt-free journey and her new coloring book with us! [bctt tweet=”How @sarahlicain went from credit card debt to loving her money.” username=”MonicaRLouie”]

Sarah’s brand new coloring book, “Cha Ching! A Money Coloring Book” is available by clicking here.

You can find out more about Sarah at HighFivingDollars.com.

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Comments

  1. Marlynn [UrbanBlissLife] says

    September 29, 2016 at 10:13 am

    there can be such a deep emotional connection with our debt, it’s amazing! Thanks for sharing what worked for you, Sarah!

    Reply
    • Sarah Li Cain says

      October 2, 2016 at 8:17 am

      I think people deny that part of debt. But I think it’s really important to work though those emotions 🙂

      Reply
    • Monica Louie says

      October 3, 2016 at 2:33 pm

      It’s so true, Marlynn!

      Reply
  2. Erin Lynch says

    September 28, 2016 at 4:28 pm

    It’s so easy to get into debt when life circumstances change – This is important information for everyone.

    Reply
    • Sarah Li Cain says

      September 29, 2016 at 7:02 am

      Yes it is. It’s also crucial at that time to be more mindful than ever about purchases 🙂

      Reply
    • Monica Louie says

      October 3, 2016 at 2:32 pm

      Thanks, Erin! Glad you liked the interview!

      Reply
  3. Mary Cressler says

    September 28, 2016 at 11:02 am

    I appreciate how she admits to her own emotional connection to the debt she created and how it was all associated with each other. I also appreciate how she didn’t give up traveling to avoid future debt. You have to be happy to be successful (both financially and emotionally), and if traveling is a part what makes you happy then don’t avoid it. It’s all about balance and responsibility.

    Reply
    • Sarah Li Cain says

      September 29, 2016 at 7:01 am

      Yes, emotions are KEY when talking about money. I think people avoid that kind of stuff. And I found a way to afford travel 🙂

      Reply
    • Monica Louie says

      October 3, 2016 at 2:32 pm

      Definitely, Mary!

      Reply
  4. Catherine says

    September 28, 2016 at 9:56 am

    Being compassionate around your finances – that’s something many of us really struggle with. It’s easy to judge yourself for poor money choices, but feeling ashamed or guilty doesn’t help anyone!

    Reply
    • Sarah Li Cain says

      September 29, 2016 at 7:01 am

      I know right? This is why I am so passionate to get people to be forgiving to themselves.

      Reply
    • Monica Louie says

      October 3, 2016 at 2:31 pm

      I agree, Catherine! It’s more important to assess what didn’t work before and make new choices going forward. 🙂

      Reply

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