Debt Story

Life Without Debt: 10 Months And Going Strong

I’ve been debt free for 10 months now. (Here’s the post that talks about the day I paid off my last debt.) Here are a few things that I’ve learned: It’s easy to live without a credit card. A debit card works just fine in almost all cases. If a company does not take a debit card, I find another…

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Charity

Charity Spotlight 5: Dress For Success

What a cool idea! An English Major’s Money points out the awesome work done by the folks over at Dress For Success. The idea? Help those who are going for job interviews to “look the part”. Check out this post, consider a donation, and look for similar opportunities where you live.

Debt Story, Motivation

Change Your Life In Two Years… Or LESS.

I’ll be 32 years old in January, I only have a high school diploma, I live in a small, rural town, and I’ve never taken a class in computers, media, communication, or personal finance. In other words: I’m just a regular dude. My salary? Less than 35K take-home. My wife’s salary? Less than 30K take-home. So, what can a regular…

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