I know so many college grads with student loan debt who are eager to pay it off. One of the first questions I ask them is how hard are they willing to work to pay their loans off early and start living a life that isn’t bound by debt. This week for the Debt Mindset… Read more
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Debt Mindset Series: Turning Pain Into Triumph
Welcome to the 4th installment of the Debt Mindset Interview Series. This series is all about connecting with people throughout different stages of their debt repayment journey (from beginning through completion). The most important ingredient you need to be able to make progress when paying off your debt is the right mindset which is unfortunately,… Read more
Debt Mindset Series: Embracing the Journey
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
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
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