*This blog is in partnership with TransUnion. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Over the last year, these big brand names have announced hacks to customer data: Facebook Uber Delta Sears Panera Bread Saks Fifth Avenue Lord & Taylor Equifax Most people use Facebook, right? And many utilize ride-share apps. At this point, the […]
In partnership with TransUnion. The opinions and text are all mine In many ways, I feel my life shifted dramatically when I turned 30. I have more self-confidence, I care less about what others think, and I’m making more concerted efforts to take better care of myself mentally, financially, and emotionally. Even though getting older can be a […]
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 to get rid of student loan debt while still living your life? It’s not as difficult as you might think. Just follow […]
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. As a broke college student, digging my way into even more debt to obtain my master’s degree, I hopelessly examined my […]
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 […]
It’s no secret that back in college I once had a shopping addiction so large, I ended up with $10,000 in credit card debt by age 21. Even though I was young, how did I do it? How was I able to classify a bad behavior from a simple tendency to overspend? It was a one-two […]
LB Note: This guest post on how to reduce student loan debt is from my friend Jacob. He blogs over at DollarDiligence.com. Be sure to let us know what you think of the post in the comments. Cheers! Since the enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act in 2010, the student […]
