Before I became a full-time blogger, I spent a little over three years working as a financial analyst at a small valuation and investment banking firm. We handled situations related to M&A, business valuation, estate and gift tax, and more. Due to the nature of my job, many of our clients were very wealthy. Very… … Read more
As someone who works in the financial space, I have heard tons of bad advice regarding personal finance. People just love giving others advice (sometimes it is good). And, some of the worst advice I’ve heard has been credit card myths. I know that most people are only trying to help, but sometimes the advice… … Read more
Hello! Today, I have a great debt payoff story from Sarah. Sarah is a Southern California mom of 3. She blogs over at Let’s Talk Mom Business about the budgeting and frugal living strategies she and her husband used to crush $100,000 in debt while living on one income. Shortly after having our second child… … Read more
As you all know, I love a good debt payoff story. Melanie reached out to me recently and asked if she could share how she paid off her debt. Below is her story, enjoy! Hi, I’m Melanie! I’m a CPA by day, and personal finance blogger at Melanie De Jong Blog by night! I’m 24… … Read more
If you are looking to buy a house, I have a bunch of home buying tips that will help you sort through all of your options, understand the real cost of a home (and help you save money), and make the right choice. Buying a house is a huge purchase. In fact, it is usually… … Read more
Hello! Today, I have a great debt payoff story from Zach Buchenau. He is a reader of 1 Dollar Financeand shares how he and his wife paid off $34,000 in debt in the first six months of their marriage. A little less than two years ago, my wife Katie and I were enjoying… Hello! Today, … Read more
One of my most popular posts on 1 Dollar Financeis How To Take A 10 Day Trip To Hawaii For $22.40 – Flights & Accommodations Included. Whenever I share it, half the people think it’s amazing, yet the other half think it’s too good to be true and that all travel rewards credit… One of … Read more
While I can’t guarantee that I would have paid super close attention to a personal finance education class if I had taken it, I’m sure it would have been a better use of my time than some of the other classes that were required when I was in school. Note: Yes, I use the Pythagorean… … Read more
Hello! Today, I have a debt payoff story from Alyssa Hunt. Alyssa is the creator of TheLifeHunt.com a blog that helps busy hustlers work towards business success and financial freedom all while managing full-time jobs. She is currently working towards a Master’s degree in English Literature and she teaches writing composition to university freshmen. When… … Read more
Today, I have a great debt payoff story from Val Breit. She paid off $42,000 in student loans in 34 months, while earning $36,000 per year. Below is her story. Enjoy! I burst into tears. For the first time, I was selecting my own student loan lender to help pay for my graduate school tuition. After… … Read more
