Debt can be a dream killer for sure, but I love Melisa’s determination and perseverance to get rid of hers for good and embrace the journey. Melisa has overcome dealing with the complex structure of foreign student loans and expenses like getting a mortgage and having to support her family members financially all while continuing… Read more
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Debt Mindset Series: It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Sallie Mae
Have you ever felt like someone just wasn’t the right fit in your life, did more hard than good, and you just had to go? That’s how Jason feels about Sallie Mae. While Sallie isn’t an actual person and is a banking corporation instead, Jason is determined to break up for good by crushing his… Read more
2016 End-of-Year Income Report (Quarter 4)
Welcome to my first quarterly income report! As many of you know, I stopped posting monthly online income reports last fall and decided to just share income updates quarterly since I usually focus on quarterly business goals. I recently hit my 2-year mark with blogging, and this is my 5th month being self-employed and freelancing…. Read more
Yes, We’re Paying Off Our 15-Year Mortgage in 5 Years or Less
Today I have a guest post from a fellow blogger named Andy Hill. Andy is a mid-30’s father of two living in the metro Detroit area, who runs the blog MarriageKidsandMoney.com (MKM) and hosts the MKM Podcast which takes listeners through the trials and tribulations of being a young parent and husband who is planning… Read more
How to Check Your Credit Online For Free (+ A Free Checklist)
Have you checked on your credit lately? It’s important to know where your score stands and monitor your report regularly. This can help you be more prepared if you ever need to use credit and avoid any unfortunate situations like becoming a victim of identity theft. When I first started checking and monitoring my credit,… Read more
A Day in the Life of a Full Time Work-From-Home Mom
Wondering what my typical day looks like now that I work from home full time? Unfortunately, it doesn’t involve sleeping in or laying on the couch, eating bon-bons and watching television all day until my son gets home. During my last day in the life post, I shared my crazy busy schedule and I’m still… Read more
Financial Goals for 2017
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of SunTrust. The opinions and text are all mine. I hope your year is off to an amazing start! I still can’t believe it’s 2017 already. Last year flew by way too fast but I was grateful for the holidays so I could relax and… Read more
Make The Most Of Your Holiday Decor This Year
One of the most exciting aspects of the holiday season is the opportunity to decorate your home in lots of beautiful, creative ways. Buying new décor every year can get expensive, though, especially if you’ve decided to change your holiday theme. Now that the holiday season is passing by, it’s time to figure out what… Read more
How My Husband and I Paid Off $14,354.81 of Debt This Year
This year has been a whirlwind filled with tons of change and exciting events. I launched a podcast with my blogging friends, got married, and quit my day job to be a full-time blogger and freelancer. The icing on the cake was that I still able to stick to my main goal of paying off… Read more
Overcoming Debt Fatigue
Many of us who are paying off consumer debt and student loan debt tend to face debt fatigue sooner or later. Debt fatigue can surface when the process of paying off your debt starts to seem tiresome or if you’re feeling fed up with carrying the burden and making sacrifices long-term. It’s easy to start… Read more