Category: Debt

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What I Hate Most About Debt

Most of the time I try to stay positive about our remaining student loans, but this post details the aspect I hate most about still having debt...

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5 Reasons Why I’m Thankful for My Student Loans

I love the whole spirit of Thanksgiving, reflecting on everything we have to be grateful for. It may sound strange, but I'm actually thankful for my student loans. Read more about the positives that I've learned throughout my experience of paying off student loan debt...

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Is it Better to Pay Off Debt or Invest?

This is one of the burning questions in the personal finance community. In this post I detail the key aspects to consider for both choices of accelerating debt repayment or increasing investment contributions, and explain the decision we've employed with our own finances...

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Embarrassed About Your Credit Card Debt? 6 Steps to Get Out of Debt

Do you have credit card debt that you feel embarrassed by? If so, you're not alone. A recent study found that 70% of Americans think there is more of a negative stigma towards credit card debt than there is towards any other type of debt. Here are 6 helpful steps for getting rid of debt...

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Why Do Athletes and Celebrities Go Broke?

We see it time and time again. Celebrities and athletes on top of the world, living a lavish lifestyle with countless riches at their disposal. But then, later down the road, a nightmare scenario plays out. Their fortune tapped out, prestige and respect diminished, only to be left picking up the pieces and trying to figure out where it all went wrong...