Why Blogging is the Best Side Hustle

Why Blogging is the Best Side Hustle

My hubby and I are working on paying off $117,000 of student loan debt in just three years (on entry-level salaries).  We can scrimp like crazy, but at a certain point, it’s impossible to save more.  That’s why making more money is an essential part of our “get out of...
How to Prepare For Your First Business Trip

How to Prepare For Your First Business Trip

Maybe you’re a millennial, and you’ve just reached a point in your career where you’re being asked to travel for work. You might also be someone who’s just started a new job, and it’s going to involve a lot of traveling. Regardless of the specifics, when you’re young,...
8 Strategies We’ve Used to Pay off Over $80,000 of Debt

8 Strategies We’ve Used to Pay off Over $80,000 of Debt

After I finished grad school, I found myself underemployed and buried in $75,000 of student loan debt.  I didn’t know what to do. I could barely afford the minimum payments on a 10 year repayment plan, but I couldn’t stand the idea of paying off my loans over 25 years...
How to Earn Free Gift Cards with Shopkick

How to Earn Free Gift Cards with Shopkick

Since the hubby and I are trying to pay off our remaining $47,000 of student loan debt by the end of this year, I’m always looking for easy ways to earn a little extra money. We need to be super frugal while we pay off the debt and that means we don’t get...