Many of us have felt the wrath of student loan debt– I know I have. There’s no doubt that debt can accompany a bit of anxiety. It can make you feel that certain milestones like moving out or buying your first home are totally out of reach. In fact, 61% of millennials claim they’ve delayed buying a house because they felt overwhelmed with debt and underprepared. But, I’m here to tell you that doesn’t have to be the case. You can save for ... Read more...

Since starting this blog, I've also become a financial coach. I help people figure out their goals, determine what they need to do to get there and create a plan for them to follow. I love coaching and motivating people. Personal finance is so taboo that many people don't know where to go for good advice. Usually what I do with my coaching clients is have them go over their expenses for a couple months and write down how much they spend. ... Read more...

If you're trying to pay off your debt quickly, the biggest piece of advice I can give you is to look at what you're spending your money on. Most of us think we don't have any money leftover at the end of the month, but if we peek into our bank statements, we can find some. After you've looked at your expenses, it's time to figure out where you can cut back. Can you find a cheaper apartment? Can you refinance your loans to get a better rate? ... Read more...

This is a guest post from Kayla Sloan on behalf of Listen Money Matters, one of my favorite personal finance sites.  No one wants to invest their money and then lose it all. But you don’t have to let an irrational fear of investing prevent you from having a more secure future. In the past, some people have thought of investors as risk takers or even compared them to gamblers. But there are actually 5 reasons investing isn’t as scary as it used ... Read more...