We paid off the car and two student loans! + other Q1 updates

We paid off the car and two student loans! + other Q1 updates

For those of you who are new here, I post an update every couple of months that shows how we’re doing on our debt snowball and other goals. Doing this helps to keep us accountable and to keep track of the progress we’re making.  I will now be sharing these updates...
5 Things That Matter More Than Your Net Worth

5 Things That Matter More Than Your Net Worth

Many personal bloggers talk about how important it is to know your net worth.  Some even post frequent updates describing their net worth in detail.  While I agree that it’s important to know your net worth, it can also be more than a little depressing when you’re in...
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...