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...

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...

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...