Successful businesswoman hits $100k net worth, gets wholesome reaction after she asks women how to celebrate financial milestones alone

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Eleonora Bader
Mar 5, 2024 9:00 AM EST

Reaching a $100k net worth at the age of 26 is a monumental achievement, one that should definitely be celebrated. This woman ought to be super proud of herself for how far she's come, especially considering her family's financial background. However, amidst this success, she explained in a Reddit post that a sense of isolation looms, largely due to her own personal circumstances. Firstly, she doesn't have any familial connections, and secondly, she is going through a recent breakup. I totally understand how lonely she must feel, partly because I relate.

So how should she be celebrating? That's what she asked fellow women on r/MoneyDiariesACTIVE. The comments were absolutely lovely… She got a lot of support and tips, which you can read about below. I love to see the empowerment! It's nice to watch women build each other up like this. After sifting through the story and comments, check out this female data scientist who was told off by her boss during a meeting, despite doing her job exactly the way she should.

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    COPY OF AMERICA THE UNITED STATES RESERVE NOTE 537 A Groble 0884662 1849 P appy FEDERAL 185978 A JE 51817531 A FEDERAL Deople JE 51817533 A TF b many of the Tre y However, because of all of this, I honestly feel super alone. I'm going through a breakup and have no one to celebrate this kind of milestone with. I don't have contact with either of my parents. I don't want to mention it to friends because it feels like bragging. I feel weird about mentioning it to my grandparents or sisters. RESERVE
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    How to celebrate financial milestones alone Relationships & Money D I recently hit $100k net worth. I'm 26 and as a kid, I could've never dreamed of being this financially stable. Growing up, my parents had a ton of debt and made all kinds of dumb consumer purchases like expensive trucks while we were losing our house. I say all this because I'm super proud that I've taught myself how to handle personal finances and invest.
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    However, because of all of this, I honestly feel super alone. I'm going through a breakup and have no one to celebrate this kind of milestone with. I don't have contact with either of my parents. I don't want to mention it to friends because it feels like bragging. I feel weird about mentioning it to my grandparents or sisters. How do you celebrate big financial milestones? I thought about making a purchase of something "silly" I wouldn't otherwise buy, but I'm not sure what that would be, and I
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    e Real_Old_Treat 7d ago Edited 7d ago Congratulations! I used to tell my parents but they don't really believe in celebrating financial milestones and that used to put a damper on my joy so now I don't really tell anyone. For my most recent milestone, I went out to dinner with a couple friends and we typically pay our share of the bill but this time I just offered to cover the bill completely. I didn't tell them there was a special occasion but it just felt nice to buy dinner for people I enjoy
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    prprr. 7d ago • Edited 7d ago She/her Congrats OP I'm so proud of you even though we're strangers :) I like to get myself gold jewelry as trophies for milestones. I got myself a little bracelet with tiny stars when I got my first promotion. Then I got a gold necklace when I hit my first 100k. I'll get a pair of earrings when I get a job at my dream company. This is nice for me because I wear it all the time, it lasts forever, and I get a little glimmer of a secret/pact I have with myself all the
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    • Write a letter to your future self about how proud you are of your current self and what you look up to about your future self. Seal it in a super fancy envelope if you like stationary. Fill it with cutouts. Make it kind of a time capsule. Open it at a later milestone? Then repeat? Haha I might do this! It sounds fun. • Paint yourself a cool picture or illustration with symbolic imagery of why this feels like a big deal to you and what it took to get here. Hang it somewhere you see it all the
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    Congrats again, so much confetti for you 46 Reply Share NewSummerOrange • 7d ago She/her/40s First congrats to OP. I also buy myself jewelry for my personal milestones and have since I was in my teens. For example, I bought myself a simple green flourite pendant when I graduated high school ... a gorgeous amethyst ring when I paid off the house - and I've filled a jewelry box with all of the milestones in between.
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    A few things about jewelry. I'm currently wearing a statement ring from when I earned my first promotion - in the 90s. Jewelry lasts decades. It's wearable art. It can be sentimental in all the right ways. You can give it away. I gave my oldest niece the necklace I bought to celebrate her birth during her first big break up, and I saw her wearing it the otherday in a post on instagram. I wore it off and on for 20 years, then passed it along, now she has it for as long as she wants it. ↑ 21 ↓ Rep
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    lindyzag • 7d ago Congratulations!!! You'll be amazed how that number grows now that you've made it this far. I like to try to be a little extra generous when I hit a big milestone. Maybe make a donation to charity that feels big to you. Drop a $50 tip on your next coffee. Say "my treat this time" when you're out for drinks with friends. Those kinds of things make me feel "rich" and improve other people's lives without them actually knowing any financial details. 483 Reply Share
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    321applesauce • 7d ago Every time I get a raise or a bonus I always make a donation to a charity I care about. 23 Reply Share Royal Win5362 7d ago Yes, making donations to charities (like the animal shelters I got my cats from as well as the internship organization I used to work with) is one of my favorite things! 93 Reply ↑ Share
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    lilaclanterns 7d ago Congratulations! Some ideas: You could take yourself out for a fancy meal? If you don't want to buy anything that would take up space, this could be more of a fun experience, like a chocolate or wine tasting. I've also been thinking about getting more of the clothes I already have tailored to fit me better, so you could do that and pay a local tailor for the labor. ↑ 38 Reply Share
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    bubblewrappedgift • 7d ago hey OP congratulations! so i went the dumb consumer route and bought myself a luxury bag (birthday and the 100k milestone) to celebrate. i'm in the middle of kinda regretting it, whilst loving my purchase (i saved the funds but was undecided on how to spend it until i saw the o n bag)
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    but don't be like me, mull it over and see if there's a big ticket item you think will add value to your everyday life? or treat yourself to a nice dinner! also i wouldn't really share my financial situation with friends unless someone asked, just keep it to us internet strangers 35 Reply ↑ Share
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    kokoromelody • 7d ago She/her Congrats OP! What a great accomplishment. :) I will say similarly to you, I don't really share financial milestones with close friends as it's still something quite personal; a lot of my friends are in more difficult financial positions than I am (more debt, lower income, higher expenses, etc.), so it's not something I'm fully comfortable doing.
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    Some things I've done (YMMV, depending on what you enjoy): taken myself to a movie or show; ordered a meal at a restaurant I enjoy; visited the library to borrow books/movies/games; cooked a time/ingredient-intensive recipe I wouldn't normally make; enjoyed a relaxing bubble bath; painted my nails; binge-watched a show/movie; bought myself something on my wish list! Reply ↑ Share 63 63
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    Sweatyandsober • 7d ago I don't have any advice on how to celebrate, I'm still learning myself as a 33 year old, but I just wanted to say I'm so proud of you. $100k net worth as a 26 year old IS ABSOLUTELY something to celebrate and be so proud of! I hope you do something special or tell someone you trust who will celebrate in this with you congratulations! 427 ↓ Reply Share
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    littlestdovie • 7d ago Congratulations!!! Maybe a trip? I shop a lot... unfortunately lol but I always feel the most fortunate and grateful for what I have when I'm visiting a new place! Can be solo or with a friend? Or an overnight at a luxe hotel with a spa and a massage!! 422 Reply Share
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    shieldmaiden3019 • 7d ago Congratulations! This internet stranger is proud of you When I was single (for the longest time): I don't tell my family or friends. My parents are blabbermouths and I have no interest in everyone in my home village knowing my business. My friends are in diverse financial positions and we'll talk about personal finance strategies, etc, but I don't really want to share lest it come off the wrong way.
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    I took a day off work for the last one and just spent it doing whatever I wanted. Started the day with bougie coffee, did a yoga class, took myself to lunch at a nice restaurant, took my dog to the park, did a home spa day (face mask etc) and then cooked myself a nice dinner and watched a movie. ↑ 17 ↓ Reply Share
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    sunshinekitty2018 • 7d ago Take yourself to a nice evening out. Doesn't have to be with anyone. A financial milestone of this magnitude is more of a personal one. So pat yourself in the back for a job well-done! 4 10 + Reply Share sleepsink69 7d ago congrats! for 100k I didn't celebrate but I definitely bragged about it in my thoughts lol. take yourself out to dinner or something! Reply 48 8 ↑ Share ...
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    321applesauce • 7d ago What about a nice meal? Or if you want something tangible, a nice watch or piece of jewelry to commemorate the achievement. Similar to how you would reward yourself for a promotion at work. Reply Share 8 Middle Weird4255 • 7d ago Woo! Huge congratulations! My go to has been self care activity - treat yourself to a nice massage and maybe a mani/ pedi. A day to pamper myself has been my favorite way to celebrate. 45 53 Reply Share
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    Call Mekay 1998 • 7d ago Congratulations I don't know you but I'm proud of you! When I have a little extra money I like to tip a little more or take my friend or family out to eat. You could also take a trip to somewhere you always wanted to go 45 ↓ Reply Share Key-Flatworm-6458 • 7d ago Travel. Big trip small trip start to travel you can splurge a little or do it on a budget either way you'll remember it and why you did it 44 Reply Share ...
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    obscurecandy • 7d ago That's awesome OP! You've done a great job and should be proud of yourself. When I hit a milestone, I like to go out for a meal at a place I've been meaning to try with loved ones. Celebrate your wins! 4 Reply ↑ Share throwawayxatlx • 7d ago Well done! Tbh probably a good idea to not tell anyone. People will start to come out of the woodwork and will consider it an opportunity to request a "favor", such as an interest free loan. Congrats though! You've set yourself up for s
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    bklynparklover 7d ago Edited 7d ago Well done, you have a lot to be proud of, but don't feel a need for reckless consumption to mark the milestone. I think it's very noble that you are trying to be less consumerist (me too). You are way ahead of where I was at your age and you are on track for a very comfortable future without financial stress. For me, the best thing my savings have given me is freedom and peace of mind. Maybe take some time today to appreciate the gift you are giving yourself b
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    A big congrats to you. I felt the same when I hit $1M net worth in my 40's but the truth is I celebrate every day the peace of mind my finances have brought me with less stress and more independence. ↑ 3 Reply Share
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    cyd76 • 7d ago When I hit $1m net worth, I felt exactly the same but just had a new feather in my cap. I've found very few to no people who can be trusted with this sort of information. Everyone's relationships are different though. I try to treat myself day to day instead of big bang things. This weekend I spent $500 in one day celebrating a birthday. The true gift there was being to do it without blinking, or any sort of worry for budget and making ends meet. It was a happy day for me and the
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    I think money is peace of mind. That's what I buy myself day in and day out. Congratulations on your amazing milestone. It is amazing to set yourself up for security like this. Enjoy your accomplishment! You don't always need to spend it right now. Save it for when you know what you want that'd be meaningful to you and know you have a buffer for it. 47 ↓ Reply ↑ Share
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    Soleilunamas • 7d ago Congratulations! Do you celebrate Christmas? My family accidentally started a tradition of adding a new ornament to the tree to represent the year with something that meant something to us; I know some people did things like a tiny toilet paper roll for 2020, though that's not my style. You could buy or make an ornament to celebrate accomplishments, and then every time you see them you'd have a nice little reminder of all that you have achieved. 45 ↓ Reply Share :
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