<prompt> Human: Edit 1: I am getting a lot of great help and I am very appreciative of that. I just wanted to clear up a few things, I am not a stripper just because I need the money. I have a bachelors degree in engineering and did have an engineering job for a year while I was married. Now I am a single parent and I dont want to be working away my sons childhood which is a big reason why I started. But I actually have a condition called ehlers danlos syndrome which causes me joint issues and extreme flexability. I had to have my leg broken and rotated 2 years ago and started a pole dancing class as physical therapy. I fell in love with the dancing, the fact that I could actually use my body. Before this I had to walk with a cane and wear a leg brace, I am just enjoying my new physical freedom with dancing. I am not a sex worker, I am not a prostitute, I am simply a dancer that gets semi nude, and the attention I get helps me deal with my depression and helps me be a more confident person. Once my son starts a set school schedule that is 5 days a week I will probably go back to engineering for his sake. But I love the freedom and the feelings that come with this job. All those who have seen me dance feel like I would be able to dance for years cause I look like I am 16. I guess I just wanted to clear that up since I have gotten a few messages claiming I was a sex worker who needed to save myself from the industry. My work stays at work. My home life is only mine.Again thank you all I will be meeting with a tax professional this week and seeing how to go about everything. Okay, so like the title says I am a stripper 22 y.o. and I am making good money right now and would like some advice on how to pay off my debt while still being able to save up to provide a comfortable life after I am done doing this line of work.As for my debt, I was married to someone with bad credit and bad spending habits, I myself also had some bad spending habits as well at the time. From this marriage I was left with roughly 6500 in debt to my previous bank. I was also left with our 2013 Chevy Sonic with a 2800 loan. I also went to college for 4 years, but had pretty good financial aid during the time and also went PSEO so the government paid for my first 2 years. I believe I have roughly 30000-40000 in debt from that. All this debt being said I make anywhere from 200-1500 a night. Being a single mom I usually just work Friday and Saturday night so I can be with my son 3 y.o. most of the time so I am making about 1500 a week, but would be willing to work more to get my debt down and my credit where I would like it.Bills I have monthly375 car payment500 rent150 utilities100 cell phone bill7 netflix account100 gas200 insurance carliferentersAll in all I have had difficulties with getting on top of starting my school loan payments and have since switched banks and have missed a month or two on my joint debt with my ex. I know I have been irresponsible so please only provide constructive criticism and advice. I am trying to start anew and become a better financial person. Again my over all goals are to create a budget or goal amount to make weekly that will help me 1. bring down my debt2. start a savings3. help my credit score4. put me in a place where I could possibly look at purchasing a house within the next couple years.Thank you all your input and your time for reading this. Have a great night.  <response>: This is quite simple, stripperannie. Take advantage of the fact that you can earn 1500 a week. You have a choice. You can spend years trying to pay off all this debt or you can pay it all off within a year or two. Dedicate most of your weekends if those are the highest paying nights to pole dancing and set a goal to make at least 1500 a week which gives you 6000 a month. If you dont make 1500 pole dancing, have a side job or pick up an extra shift the following week to make up the difference and get a sitter for the night 20-30 for a babysitter is worth it if you make even 200. And if you couldnt reach your goal of 1500 that week, then dont sweat it, focus on the next week!Now with your expenses, roughly 1400 300 food and bathroom stuff I always expect that Ill spend more, you could still potentially have over 3000 here actually, 4000What I would do is just grit your teeth and pay off that car loan. BAM. one major expense off the list. Or split the 2800 and pay off half this month and half next month. I would also start tackling that big student loan. Commit to a certain amount per month. Say 1000. Or if your super dedicated, 2000. This is more possible after that car loan is taken care of.And as for the gambling. This, in my opinionated mind because I just dont understand the joy of gambling and Ive seen how it can set a persons life off track, is setting you and anyone back from getting your finances in order. So really work on just quitting this or at least keeping it to an occasional thing. My moms ex was given over 100k from when his mother sold her house and he spent it alll at the casino. He still rents to this day and he is 52; his job isnt paying as much as it used to, and he has little savings for retirement. Not good.So dedicate the next year or two to being disciplined and organised.I saved 15000 in 7 months to travel world and I dont get that much money from my job! I had to say no to a lot of social invitations and limit my spending on going out, eating out, and purchasing things i didnt necessarily need like clothes or shoes. So like I said, take advantage of this well-paying job while youre young and while you can. Good luck! 