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
Let’s get this out of the way first – saving your money is one of the best things you can do for yourself. And, the financial security that comes from learning to save your money means you’re able to pursue your passions, try new things, and jump on whatever adventure comes your way. So, why… … Read more
According to the Motley Fool, the average American family has $7,630 in credit card debt, $11,244 in student loans, $8,163 in car loans, and $70,322 on a mortgage. However, before you think the above amounts seem low, these figures include those who don’t have any debt. So, for example, when you only factor in those… … Read more
Wondering what retirement mistakes will ruin your retirement? Here are the biggest retirement mistakes we all make. Have you ever checked in to see if you are on track for retirement? I know this can feel like a daunting task, but preparing yourself for retirement can help you save more and avoid common retirement mistakes…. … Read more
Should you pay off debt or save money? I wish this was a super easy article where I could just give you a clear answer about whether you should pay off debt or save money, but that’s just not how personal finance works. Every situation is different, and today, I’d like to go over different… … Read more
Instead of living debt free, we’re currently in a debt crisis, and I’m not being political when I say that. I’m talking about a personal debt crisis in which the average person pays for many purchases, both small and large, with money they don’t actually have, therefore taking on more and more debt. And, the… … Read more
Today, I want to share some amazing stories about families that have learned how to become debt free. These are some amazing debt payoff stories that will motivate you to become debt free! According to the Motley Fool, the average American family has $7,630 in credit card debt, $11,244 in student loans, $8,163 in car… … Read more
It’s almost Black Friday, which will start the largest shopping season of the year. And, the average person will spend around $900 on gifts this holiday season. That amount doesn’t even account for other holiday spending, such as travel costs, food, get togethers, decorations, and more. And while the holidays are a great time to… … Read more
