If you’ve ever tried to set up a budget before, you’ll know that while it sounds easy, it can turn into a huge project. You start with the basics first, but then suddenly you’re asking yourself ‘well, is that coffee with my co-worker a fun expense, or is it a networking expense? What about when I had to buy shaving cream? The spouse/SO and I don’t share shaving cream, so is it a personal expense Continue Reading
Debt Payoff Series: Jeff from Dollar Sprout
A few months ago, I launched my debt payoff series: inspiring stories from people who have paid off or are in the middle of paying off debt. I figured you've been hearing enough about my debt payoff journey, and you might want some inspiration from others! In this post, Jeff from the blog Dollar Sprout shares a different way he tackled his debt repayment: by making more money! We all know that Continue Reading
Debt Payoff Series: Russell and Maleah of Unconventional Prosperity
A few months ago, I launched my debt payoff series: inspiring stories from people who have paid off or are in the middle of paying off debt. I figured you've been hearing enough about my debt payoff journey, and you might want some inspiration from others! In this post, Russell and Maleah discuss how starting a business helped jump start and ultimately contribute to their total debt pay off - Continue Reading
10 Steps to Organize Your Financial Life
Today we have a guest post from Marc from VitalDollar.com on how to organize your financial life. If you've been struggling to save up money, pay off debt and get yourself on track with savings, Marc's step by step instructions will set you on the right path to money management. In order to get the most out of your money, you’ll need to have your finances in order. An unorganized financial life Continue Reading
Debt Payoff Series: Jon with Compounding Pennies
A few months ago, I launched my debt payoff series: inspiring stories from people who have paid off or are in the middle of paying off debt. I figured you've been hearing enough about my debt payoff journey, and you might want some inspiration from others! In this post, Jon from Compounding Pennies discusses his debt payoff journey, what he did to pay off debt, his struggles and his Continue Reading
You’re More Than Your Debt
This blog post is part of the Suicide Prevention Awareness Month blog tour, which began in 2016 at Dear Debt in order to bring the personal finance community together to talk about something taboo: debt, depression, and suicide. You can read more about Dear Debt, support the volunteer-run project, and read other participants' posts here. I am republishing my debt stigma post from last year below. Continue Reading
Is Credit Sesame Legit?
The last time I was apartment-hunting, I was terrified about being homeless. While I could have lived with my parents, they lived in an age-restricted community, which meant I couldn't stay there for a long period of time. I didn't have much money and, worst of all, my credit was really bad. This was a big deal because credit, and credit scores, can have a big impact on so many things in our Continue Reading
Student Loan Debt Doesn’t Have to Ruin Your Wild and Precious Life
One of my favorite quotes comes from Mary Oliver, the poet who wrote The Summer Day, which reads: "what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" Due to my annoying student loan debt, this quote haunts me more and more every time I have to say "no" to something I'd really love to do - like visiting my far-flung family and friends in other states. The bottom line is: I pay a Continue Reading
Crush Your Budget in 2018 With This Awesome Giveaway!
Is 2018 your year - your year of getting your budget on lock, saving more money than you ever have before and/or paying off debt like a boss? Awesome - me too! Picture it: December 2018. Your savings account actually has money in it - $1,000, $3,000 - maybe even more! You’ve been making solid payments toward your debt - maybe you’ve even paid it off! Perhaps you’re even saving now for a big Continue Reading
Challenge Your Budget to Save More Money
We all know how to save money and pay off debt: spend less and make more. But even though we “know” what to do, it still can be hard to do - unless you have a budget. You’ll notice that I talk a lot about budgeting on this website. I talk about budgeting for: An emergency fund Paying for a wedding Planning for regular expenses And so many more topics on budget. One thing you Continue Reading
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