When I first started this blog, my main mission was to share how I was paying off my student loans early and to inspire other people to do the same. I did so at first by cutting expenses, living frugally and putting all my extra income toward my loans. I was only making $28,000-$30,000 a year, but I still managed to pay off my debt in three years. Now that I'm on the other side of debt freedom, I realize where I went wrong in my journey: I ... Read more...
How to Earn $1,000 a month as a Brand Ambassador
Any time I coach someone on how to pay off their student loans, I always mention they should find ways to earn more money. The people I talk to are often doing the best they can, budgeting, living frugally and putting every spare dollar toward their loans. But sometimes that's not enough. Sometimes spending less isn't enough - you need to find a way to make more. How to Make Money as a Brand Ambassador I first met my friend Melanie Lockert ... Read more...
How a Dog Walking and Pet Sitting Business Earns Jennie Hundreds
I met Jennie almost 10 years ago, when I worked at the college student newspaper. She was the office manager, in charge of making sure we got paid. I loved her snarky sense of humor and her adorable cardigans. We stayed in touch even when she transitioned to a new job. A few weeks ago, I noticed that Jennie was posting more dog photos on social media than normal. "Is she fostering a new pup?" I thought. Nope, it turns out Jennie had ... Read more...
How We Made $9,000 on Airbnb
When I talk to people about paying off their student loans early, I often hear that they're having trouble finding extra money to add to their loans. They've looked at their expenses, trimmed their budget and are still struggling to pay more than the minimum. I know what it's like to be on this scenario. Remember, I started off by only paying an extra $10 a month. But I found that my debt payoff really skyrocketed when I began paying $100, ... Read more...