The real cost of starting over: Cassidy's moving budget

The Finance Girlies

Hey Girlies,

ICYMI, Cassidy just relocated from Washington to Minnesota after her divorce. And in today’s episode, she's breaking down every single dollar she spent (and made) in the process.

This isn't your typical moving budget episode. We're talking about the decision to sell everything you own, start completely fresh, and what that actually looks like financially and emotionally.

Listen in for:

💰 How she turned her entire household into $7,500 cash in three weeks

🏠 What it actually costs to start completely over — we're talking every single purchase from silverware to a mattress

🛏️ Where Cassidy splurged and where she saved (thank you, Facebook Marketplace!)

Like any big financial event, Cassidy’s move wasn’t just about the numbers. There were also some logistical and emotional hurdles she needed to tackle, like:

The terror of selling nearly everything you own.

The stress of handling last-minute logistics (think pruning shears, a king-sized mattress, and some good old-fashioned problem-solving).

The guilt and excitement wrapped up in furnishing a new place.

The unexpected joy of creating a space that's completely, intentionally yours.

✨The most fascinating part? How the opportunity to start fresh completely changed the way Cassidy thinks about buying stuff.

Many of us may never experience a move like this. But Cassidy's experience shows what's possible when you get really honest about what you actually value — and that it’s okay to think outside the box when faced with a major life transition. 📦

Whether you're planning a move, going through a big life change, or just curious about what this type of move actually costs, this episode is equal parts strategy and entertainment.

Plus, this may be the most detailed breakdown of anyone’s moving budget you’ve ever seen. (That’s Cassidy for ya! 😜)

Until next week,

Emily + Cassidy

P.S. Is this the first time you’re hearing about Cassidy’s big move? In our most recent Insider-only episode, we covered her divorce and decision to move cross-country in full detail — we’re talking about how she split assets, how her net worth changed, and how she built the confidence to start over in Minnesota. For this episode and more, become an Insider.

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