It seems like everyone is in need of a good debt tracker – the ultimate tool to corral what you owe. After all, the average household in 2018 had 135,678 in debt. (P.S. Did you know you could buy five Ford Mustangs with that much money?) But before we can get […]
So, I know I’ve made a big deal about not recommending credit cards or balance transfer offers as part of any affiliate strategy in the past. I take my affiliates very seriously. But lately (especially after publishing the Debt Master Plan…) I’ve gotten emails from folks who would like to learn more about debt consolidation and […]
There’s lots of research out there on why resolutions fail year after year. The short of this -very long and over told- story is that setting a huge goal like “I’m going to lose weight” is both unattainable (because you’re not setting an action plan along with your resolution) and unspecific (how much weight?) For example, […]
This post is sponsored by Lexington Law. All content and opinions are my own. It’s the “spendiest” time of the year. The last thing you’re probably thinking about is the health of your credit, right? Last Christmas, Americans added over $1,000 of debt to their household balance sheets. If you are the average American […]
With the price of college increasing, it seems unavoidable that students will have to borrow money to complete their education. Federal student loan repayment is something millions of graduates are dreading. So how do you actually go about repaying student loans after you’ve received your diplomas? It’s not as difficult as you might think. Just […]
LB Note: This week’s post is a syndication of a piece I wrote for HouseLogic and The National Association of Realtors. This article has been lovingly republished with permission. There’s finally proof to what we’ve all long suspected — that student loan debt is delaying first-time homeownership. In fact, a recent study from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and […]
LB Note: Tired of excuses from readers about how they can’t do certain things because of they are drowning in student loan debt, I’m excited to feature this post from Rebecca at Student Loan Hero. Enjoy! The average Class of 2017 graduate left school owing $39,400 in student loans. That’s a huge burden, especially […]
LB Note: I always find debt stories super intriguing and I know you guys love them as well. Today we have a great guest piece from Val Breit at The Common Cents Club. My favorite part of this story? How she paid off debt on a small salary with just good old fashioned budgeting and […]
Trying to pay off debt when you’re on a shoestring budget can feel like an impossible goal. Aside from the basics like rent, groceries and gas, there are always unexpected expenses (think medical bill or car repair cost) threatening to set you further back. For those struggling with getting out of debt, staying on […]
LB Note: Today’s post is by Dan, he’s a guest author from Dinks.co, a new blog about a dual income, no kids marriage. Since I am unmarried, and also without student loans I wanted to find out how couples navigate this complex money topic. For many Americans, student loans are a necessity of obtaining a […]
