“It always seems impossible until it is done.” Nelson Mandela No amount of debt is impossible to escape. These 15 tips will help you get rid of that meddling debt once and for all. Tip #1: Live in a Cheaper Area The average cost of rent in Washington D.C. is $2100. I lived about 20-30 minutes outside of …
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How My Debt Free Journey Began
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Lao Tzu The Beginning- I got fired from GEICO on December 31, 2014. What a perfect way to ring in the New Year… UNEMPLOYED. I was already living paycheck to paycheck, so being fired was the icing on the cake. All I had to …
Budgeting Basics
“A budget is telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went.” John C. Maxwell Every great financial plan starts with a dollar and a dream. However, a dream without a plan is just a wish. Luckily, you have a frugal friend to help turn your dreams of financial freedom into reality. …
6 Reasons I Dropped out of College (Twice)
“Some people get an education without going to college. The rest get it after they get out.” Mark Twain “Go to college,” they said. “It’ll be fun,” they said. Here we are $8600 later in student loan debt, with no degree to show for it. College isn’t for everyone, and it definitely wasn’t for me …