A while back, when driving for Lyft I was taking a friendly group to a party. They asked why I decided to start driving with Lyft. Per usual, I said I had a shit ton of student loan debt. Turns out this group was a group of doctors. They said they had a ton of student…
Thanksgiving is just a couple of weeks away and the rest of the holidays follow in quick succession. I love the holidays, spending time with loved ones and celebrating. There is, of course, one downside to the holidays and that is the cost. Between travel, food, and gifts the expenses can add up super fast….
Wouldn’t we all love a pardon on our student loans? Depending on your loans and/or what you do for a living, you just might qualify for student loan forgiveness after a certain period. Before you get too excited, realize that depending on the program you qualify for, that forgiven amount might actually become one big…
There is a lot going on when you finish school. If you just graduated from law school, then you are probably focusing on studying for the bar and student loans are the last thing on your mind. However, eventually, you are going to have to sit down and figure out how much you owe in…
Not all personal finance tips or rules are created equal. Each piece of advice may also not be for where you are at in your life and your finances. However, through all the personal finance tips and advice, these are what I consider to be the best rules to remember and live by. Here they…
This is a guest post from Eric Rosenberg at Personal Profitability. He paid off $40,000 of student loan debt from his $90k MBA in two years and quit his day job in April 2016 to pursue his online side hustle full-time. On March 23, 2012, I made a $3,690.52 student loan payment. That was the very…
This blog post is part of the World Suicide Prevention Day blog tour. If you or someone you know is feeling suicidal, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or visit www.Suicide.org Money Doesn’t Buy Happiness, But it Does Buy Options I’ve talked about how money is more than just numbers before, how…
I <3 living that frugal lifestyle. For those of you that don’t know, the frugal lifestyle doesn’t mean cheap. It means spending money on the things that add value but finding the best prices for those things that matter to you. It’s all about mindfulness. However, sometimes even if living the frugal life, I end…
IKEA shopping is really unlike shopping anywhere else. It is a huge store with Swedish food and has been known to make or break a relationship. Having experienced IKEA shopping in several different states for different apartments and for both myself and supporting my friends, I’ve come to enjoy the experience. I can enjoy it…
You know that I am all over student loans and the flexible repayment plans that exist in that space. However, student loan companies aren’t the only ones with some flexibility. I learned from my BFFL that electric companies can be somewhat flexible too. How My BFFL Lowered Her Electric Bill My friend said she gave her…