Today I have a guest post from Jen. Jen Hayes is an HR professional, frugal lifestyle blogger, and freelance writer. You may have seen here on the blog before when I interviewed her for my Debt Mindset Series. She writes about her journey toward shedding 50 pounds and $117,000 of student loan debt on her… Read more
Motivation
4 Books To Start Reading If You Want to Get Out Of Debt
Getting out of debt requires determination, motivation, and a solid strategy. It takes time and persistence. I should know. Long-time readers of this blog know that my debt repayment journey has seemed steady but had many ups and downs over the past two years. I changed my debt repayment goals and focus several times and… Read more
Debt Mindset Series: Running a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Today I’m a bit sad to reveal that this is my last interview for the series for the time being. I’ve interviewed some amazing people about their debt repayment journies and I hope you’ve enjoyed the stories and inspiration as much as I have, but I’m putting the series on a break and may pick… Read more
Debt Mindset Series: Escaping the Debt Trap
Welcome to another weekly dose of the Debt Mindset Interview series. If you’re new, each week I share an interview an inspiring person who is either kicking debt to the curb or has already made their final debt payment. These interviews are different from the usual in that they focus on mindset and each person’s… Read more
Debt Mindset Series: Valuing a Debt Free Life
I know so many college grads with student loan debt who are eager to pay it off. One of the first questions I ask them is how hard are they willing to work to pay their loans off early and start living a life that isn’t bound by debt. This week for the Debt Mindset… Read more
Debt Mindset Series: Embracing the Journey
Debt can be a dream killer for sure, but I love Melisa’s determination and perseverance to get rid of hers for good and embrace the journey. Melisa has overcome dealing with the complex structure of foreign student loans and expenses like getting a mortgage and having to support her family members financially all while continuing… Read more