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Guest Post: How to save on your wardrobe

Shopping is definitely a guilty pleasure for many, and while the ongoing sales help us save a few extra bucks, we need to learn how to cut back on retail therapy if we’re ever going to be financially responsible. With all the beautiful window displays we pass on a daily basis, it’s hard not taking […]

4 Ways To Pay off Your House Faster

Imagine what you can do if you don’t have a house payment. It’s like living at your parent’s house but better, you can paint whatever color you want! Paying off your house is thought to be a sign of the ultimate financial freedom. Although sometimes paying off your house isn’t always the best financial move. […]

Is the program that erases your student loans worth it?

Have you heard that if you work a job in public service for a period of time that you can have your loans wiped? Me too. A lot. I kept hearing people discussing this plan I thought for sure it would be God sent to some people. Naturally, I was curious to see if it […]

#RealTalk: How to destroy debt

For everything you say yes to you are saying no to something else. Novel concept, I know. Yet so many of us don’t realize that by saying yes to debt, we are simultaneously saying no to something that might be more important in the future. Almost every day I meet someone who tells me they […]

How $120 per month can make you a millionaire

In high school, I read a book that changed my life. David Bach’s “The Automatic Millionaire.” This book shaped my entire philosophy on saving for retirement and gave me an awareness of how small decisions can make a big difference later in life. I remember looking at that compounding interest chart and seeing if I […]

Should you take a vacation while you are trying to pay off debt?

Have you ever wondered if it’s a good idea to take a vacation while you are in the midst of paying off debt? You’re not alone. This is one of the top five questions I hear most. The answer is…. it depends. If we were discussing your financial situation, I would ask you […]

3 Things Rap Songs Taught Me About Money

Rap songs have my heart. Rap videos…not so much. (they don’t even make sense, am I right?) One day, driving to work I was listening to – you guessed it- a rap song on the radio. In the middle of throwing gangsta signs, cussing so much my mama would proud, and ballin’ so hard, I […]

Goal Setting for People that HATE Thinking About the Future

Hi guys, So, truth be told, my mindset on goal setting is beginning to change. I’m starting to think there may be a better way of setting goals. Maybe planning for the next year, five years, or even ten years is a bit outdated. I mean, who can predict the way their life goes? What […]

Why it’s ridiculously hard to pay off credit card debt

Have you ever struggled with paying off credit card debt? If so you are not alone! There’s a reason it’s difficult to pay off, because of the way interest is charged. Let’s first discuss how the interest is compounded. If you hate math, don’t sweat it, you can skim through this section! This is pretty […]