How I Manage My Money: SEO executive, 25, tackles £70,000 student loan on £1,850 monthly income
By
Jane Denton
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
This article profiles Matthew Walker-Mills, a 25-year-old SEO executive from Nantwich who lives on a strict budget while managing nearly £70,000 in student debt. He earns £1,850 per month take-home pay and aims for £40,000 annual income and at least £300,000 in pension savings for retirement. The piece is part of a series exploring how people in the UK manage their finances, save, and invest to meet their goals.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledMatthew Walker-Mills says money motivates him, as he wants to pay off his student loan
Matthew adheres to a strict budget and is careful about how he spends money
He faces paying off nearly £70,000 in student debt
Matthew believes he would need at least £300,000 in pensions for a comfortable retirement
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