I’ve been a Per Diem RN in Los Angeles since 2018. Coming from severe burnout after working 4.5 years as an ICU nurse in a county hospital, I impulsively quit my full-time job and took a six-month sabbatical. When I returned to nursing, I stumbled upon the wonderful specialty of Ambulatory Surgery Nursing. 1470436 For… Continue reading How I Budget My Per Diem Nurse Salary
Having met nurses here in the U.S. who attended Private Nursing Schools costing nearly $150,000 for a Bachelor’s Degree, I fully understand how outrageous tuition fees can be. I’m the first to acknowledge my privilege in graduating nursing school debt-free. I went to a four-year college in the Philippines, where tuition was affordable enough for… Continue reading How Much to Save for Kid’s College Fund
At almost 40 years old and with nearly 15 years working as a Registered Nurse, I find myself feeling behind on my savings and net worth. Despite earning a higher salary, especially given that I started my career in California, I still feel like my retirement savings are insufficient. One reason for this feeling might… Continue reading My Current Net Worth, Lessons Learned, and My Plan to Rebuild for Financial Independence
Sometimes, being diligent with money—like contributing and maxing out your 401(k)—is not enough to make the most of your investments. A few weeks ago, around September, I noticed that my paycheck was suddenly getting bigger. After a quick look, I realized I had stopped contributing to my 401(k) because I had already reached my 2024… Continue reading Don’t Miss Out on Free Money While Contributing to Your 401(k)
Origins Story My story began in the Philippines. I was the middle child in a family where my father was a seaman, and my mother was a CPA. Both of my parents came from very poor families. On my father’s side, my grandparents were fishermen, and none of his family members made it past the… Continue reading The Money Lessons That Shaped My Life: Influences From Family, Culture, and Experience
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“HENRY stands for ‘High Earner, Not Rich Yet.’ This isn’t a financial advisor website; it’s a space where I share my own financial journey as a nurse, along with stories from other nurses. My goal is to inspire you to start your own path toward financial independence. Remember, you don’t have to be a high-earning nurse to become a wealthy nurse.
