By now I’m sure most people are well aware that student loan debt has become a big part . 44 million borrowers across $1.3 trillion in student loans outstanding. An average 2016 graduate left college with more than $35k in student loans. You get the point: student loans are here to stay. They’ve become something […]
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Ever since graduating college I’ve debated about whether or not I should go to grad school. I work in finance so an MBA would be a natural grad degree to get. At first I was sure I would get an MBA. It seemed like something I would need for my career. So two years ago […]
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It’s that time of year again – time to shop for gifts. I don’t know about you, but I love giving – and receiving – practical gifts. Give me something that I can make productive and practical use of and I’m a happy camper. Bonus points if it helps me improve myself. While gift cards […]
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Please welcome our newest writer, Chonce Maddox! Chonce is a personal finance blogger and freelance writer who enjoys sharing debt stories along with talking about saving, budgeting, conscious spending and improving your financial house. She chronicles her journey with balancing motherhood, work, and finances along with working her way out of $40,000 in debt on […]
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With student loan debt surpassing $1.4 trillion and the average college grad leaving school with over $30,000 in student loans, student loans are a real challenge millions face in the United States. More likely than not you or someone you know has student loans. Keeping your student loan data organized and being aware of how […]
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Saving money as a grad student can be tricky. Most grad students have a limited income, whether through graduate assistant-ships or student loans, and especially if you worked a regular job between college and grad school, cutting back to the minimum level is difficult. Making the most of what you have requires a certain amount […]
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My wife and I both went to private colleges for college. Not surprisingly we also graduated with student loan debt. A lot of student loan debt. Around $100k of student loan debt. Until I published my book Hustle Away Debt I had not revealed how much debt we had left college with. $100k may sound […]
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Oh boy, do I have a lot to say on this topic. And pretty much all of it boils down to “don’t do what I did when I was a recent grad.” I’m pretty old for someone writing on “Young Adult Money” (37!!!!) and I really wish sites like this had been around back when […]
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Last Summer I was approached by a publisher to write a book. I immediately knew what I was going to write about: side hustles. Side hustles are such a big part of my story and have had a big impact on my life. They’ve allowed me to tap into my entrepreneurial side without leaving my […]
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Whether it signals the beginning of a professional career, a move to a new city, or just the end of an era, graduating from college is one of the most memorable moments in our lives. But choosing a good gift for someone graduating – even someone you know well – can be tough. Nevertheless, with […]
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