Update
This month I made an additional $35 payment towards my student loan. I must say that this is pretty pathetic and I’m disappointed that all the work I put into saving only amounted to $35. However, there are always 2 ways to look at a number. It’s $35 more than I paid last month and, … Continue reading
3 blogs that you should read.
This blog I’ve started has been a ton of fun writing. I started it because I want to be a resource for people and help them with personal finance. I want StudentLoanSmackdown to be good and have been conducting research on how to make this blog the best it can be. During the discovery and … Continue reading
Do it yourself ideas from my dad.
My parents are in town to stay with us this weekend. I always enjoy the moments we share when they come to visit. We do a lot of catching up, recalling memories, and talking about the future together. Yesterday morning my dad and I spent some time over coffee talking about my blog. He was … Continue reading
Staying the course is a good idea.
Yesterday the freeway was packed on my way to work. So, I decided to dash to the first off ramp I saw. Once I got off the crowded hysteria stricken interstate I then had to maneuver through side streets, stop lights, and school zones to make my way to the office. My last turn was … Continue reading
Producing side income through Ebay.
I recently went to the Ebay website and typed the word “starfish” in the search box. Don’t ask, just roll with it. 24,526 results were produced during the search. Wow. Among the items were starfish ceramic figures, starfish covered sandals, starfish bobbie pins, starfish vases…you name it. I knew there would be a lot of … Continue reading
My HGTV obsession.
My blog has become a sort of confessional. It’s actually kind of cool to get these epic failures off my chest, especially if it helps someone. I would normally be a bit embarrassed of this next confession, but I’m going to take the loud and proud approach. I’m in love with HGTV. My wife and … Continue reading
Tuesday Tip
I talk to people all the time who are discouraged about their debt. They express concern about it being overwhelming and difficult. My response is always one of understanding. I understand that it is a process. It’s a long process. However, your process starts today. Today’s Tip: Start. Your decision to make a difference in your … Continue reading
How not to buy a house.
In 2006 my lovely wife and I decided to uproot and move to a new city. We both got new jobs that were well paying. Well paying being a relative term because we were making less than nothing at our old ones. We had to find a place to live rather quickly and settled on … Continue reading
Stop being a coffee snob.
I love coffee. I love coffee shops. I love the smell. I love the taste. I even love the way my clothes smell after leaving the coffee shop. The first problem is that having this love for the coffee bean is proving to have an impact on my budget. The other problem is that I … Continue reading
Tuesday Tip
My wife and I have decided that the quickest way for one to pay off his or her student loans off is death. Option 2, never obtain one in the first place. We’ll go with that one. Here are 3 tips on paying tuition while in school: 1. Pay as you go. I never knew … Continue reading
Student Loan Smackdown 