Social workers deserve to live a life where they are financially and professionally fulfilled.
There are a lot of financial resources online, but almost none of them consider the realities of juggling a social work career and building wealth.
Our goal is to teach social workers about personal finance and how to leverage their degrees for career growth.
What you’ll find here
Hi, I’m Taylor!
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Certified Financial Social Worker (CFSW) and the creator of the award-nominated blog Social Work to Wealth. After learning about high-yield savings accounts in 2021, I dove headfirst into learning all I could about personal finance. This has really changed my family’s life and sparked a passion in me to help others, especially my fellow social workers, achieve financial success.
With over six years of experience as a medical social worker, I understand the unique challenges social workers face balancing a career built on service while also trying to achieve financial stability. Social Work to Wealth was created to be the resource I wish I had – a platform to learn about how to increase your income, pay off debt, and build wealth without sacrificing your passion.
My journey to paying off my family’s combined debt total of $277,000 is an important part of my story. As of April 2026, we have paid off $159,000. I know firsthand the anxiety that comes with financial uncertainty and am committed to empowering other social workers to achieve the financial wellness they deserve. I don’t have all the answers, but I am sharing what I learn along the way.
I am passionate about creating a future where social workers are not only professionally fulfilled but financially empowered. When I am not working or blogging, you can find me traveling, playing volleyball, or buying too many plants. 🪴
My Journey So Far
2018
Graduated with my Master of Social Work degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Go Badgers! Started making $40,000 as a mental health therapist at a community mental health center… I was so disappointed I wasn’t able to get a higher salary out of grad school and struggled to pay off debt and save.
2020
Married the love of my life and bought our first home! We had student loans and were increasing that debt burden by racking up credit card debt.
2021-2022
I learned about high-yield savings accounts and went down a rabbit hole of learning all I could about personal finance. We made significant changes to our money management system and added up our total amount of debt for the first time: $277,721.41.
2022
As I learned more about personal finance, I was so appreciative and inspired by other people who were being vulnerable online about their debt and sharing their own money journeys. I knew I wanted to do the same — so the Social Work to Wealth blog was born (originally called Goodbye Whine to 5). Here’s a photo of me with a dollar framed to celebrate the launching of my blog, a gift from my hubs and father-in-law.
2023
I celebrated 1 year of blogging and growing a community of like-minded people. My blog was nominated for a Plutus Award and I was a columnist for Social Work News. I also attended my first financial conference, FinCon. We paid off $22k of our debt this year.
2024
We’re still making progress on our debt-free journey, with $77,000 paid off so far. We are also investing monthly and working toward the exciting goal of taking a one-year sabbatical to travel the world.
2025
The official launch of the Social Work to Wealth Podcast with my grad school bestie, Faith.
At Social Work to Wealth…
We believe that wealth isn’t just about money, it’s an abundance of knowledge, fulfillment, and well-being.
Our mission is to break down the financial and career barriers that many social workers face, empowering them through education, support, and advocacy. We envision a future where social workers are not only recognized but also compensated fairly for their invaluable contributions.
We believe that by providing social workers with the necessary tools and resources, they can wholeheartedly pursue their passion for helping others without compromising their financial well-being. When social workers are thriving, they’re equipped to make a lasting impact on their communities, maintain their well-being, and lead rich lives.
