Cash Stuffing Changed My Finances in 2025 — Here’s How

Hi everyone, welcome back to another video! ✨

I’ve had so many questions from friends, family, and even some of you here on YouTube about how I started cash stuffing and what I’ve learned over the years.
While I don’t remember every detail from the beginning, I know exactly what cash stuffing taught me in 2025, especially since starting this channel and using it as a financial journal.

Before getting into the lessons, let’s recap 2025.

Out of all the years I’ve been cash stuffing, 2025 was my most successful. I traveled to Mexico, Spain, France, and Portugal, saved over $5,000 in my I Love Big Bucks challenge, and ended the year with $10,000 in my FHSA—starting from just $2,000. These wins are coming with me into 2026.

Here’s what cash stuffing taught me this year:
02:05 - Lesson 1: My wallet matters.
02:56 - Lesson 2: Credit cards aren’t my money.
03:29 - Lesson 3: My I Love Big Bucks challenge isn’t an emergency fund.
04:30 - Lesson 4: Always pay yourself first—and build buffers.
05:30 - Lesson 5: Low priorities still matter.
07:08 - Lesson 6: Un-stuffing changes everything.
08:31 - Lesson 7: Emergencies aren’t just big disasters.
10:24 - Lesson 8: A bill calendar is life-changing.
11:39 - Lesson 9: Saving should be fun.

Once Upon a Dollar isn’t about getting rich—it’s about financial stability.
Bills paid, debt controlled, savings growing, and peace of mind.
If you’re scared to start, start anyway. This journey teaches you so much about yourself.
Only two more days until the New Year—enjoy it 🤍

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ABOUT ME 🤍

My name is Emeline — but you can call me Em 😊
I’m 24 years old and live in Québec, Canada 🇨🇦

I’m on the road to financial freedom and future savings, and I created this channel to document every step — one dollar at a time. Thank you so much for watching, and I hope you enjoyed this video! 💖

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