Paying off debt can be a tedious and tiring process. Trust me. Throughout my debt repayment journey so far I’ve gotten frustrated, upset, angry and I’ve had thoughts of splurging and simply just giving up. Being in debt can make you feel trapped, emotional and resentful; especially during the holidays when everyone is spending like… Read more
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How to Give Even When You’re in Debt
We’re always told to help ourselves first before we can help anyone else. It makes perfect sense. If you’re struggling, you can’t really be expected to help anyone else out until you sort out your own situation. If you have debt, you shouldn’t be loaning money out to someone else or donating to causes that… Read more
Money Smart Week: How to Not Go Broke When Paying Off Your Debt
In honor of Money Smart Week 2015, I’ll be posting my best tips and resources on the blog Monday, Wednesday and Friday this week followed by a special roundup of my favorite personal finance posts on Saturday. If you’ve never heard of Money Smart Week, have you been living under a rock it’s a public… Read more
The Man I Never Knew Who Changed My Life
Hello all! I have officially 4 days left at work until my staycation so it’s getting real around here 🙂 I’ve noticed a lot of new readers and subscribers lately and I just wanted to thank you all for checking out my little corner of the internet and taking the time out of your day… Read more
7 Reasons Why You Should Avoid Financing a Car Like the Plague
The epic debate of whether it’s best to finance a vehicle or pay for it in cash continues on year after year. With tax season among us, lots of people who will receive a refund often contemplate getting a new car. I know I did these past few years. After financing my current car last… Read more
How I’m Paying off My Debt
Now that you’ve learned a little more about me and where my debt comes from, I figured I’d share my strategy on how I plan to pay these debts off as soon as I can and by paying the least amount of interest possible. First thing’s first, the infamous car loan. I currently owe $8,576.55… Read more