By Andrew Rombach – Guest Author The struggle is real for many recent college graduates. The cost of college is outpacing inflation, and the national student loan debt toll is at an all-time high in the trillions. Spread over 40 million college students and graduates in the United States, many borrowers find themselves in a difficult position after they graduate. …
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DEBT FREEDOM: A MUSICIAN’S STORY
Hey Freedom Fighters! I have a guest post for you today, from my good friend Brent, who blogs over at Debt Files. This is Brent’s second time guest posting here at MMM, and he’s back with another story I know you’ll enjoy. This one is about a friend of his, a fellow musician who has seen his share of ups …
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OUT OF MY MIND: FULL TIME INTERNET MARKETER SHARES HIS STORY
Hey freedom fighters! I’ve got a guest post today from Brent Truitt, a full time internet marketer and part time blogger. Brent blogs over at DebtFiles.com, where he shares the stories of real people and their struggles with debt. Brent has a very entertaining writing style, (trust me, you won’t be bored!) so when I had the chance to host him …
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THE ART OF RESPONSIBLE CREDIT CARD CHURNING
Hey everyone! I’ve got a guest post for you today from Josh Wilson, who blogs over at FamilyFaithFinance! Josh explains how he uses credit card churning to earn $$$, and most importantly, how you can do it responsibly. If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’ve probably noticed that I don’t write a whole lot about credit cards. Personally, I …
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HOW TO CONQUER IMPOSTOR SYNDROME
Hey everyone! I’ve got a great post for you today from Mrs. Picky Pincher. In it, she shares some great advice on how to avoid impostor syndrome, or feeling like a fake. I think it’s something we can all relate to at one point or another. I hope you enjoy it! When you’re done reading, please make a point to stop by the Picky Pincher …
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WHAT MY PARENTS TAUGHT ME ABOUT FRUGALITY AND HOW I’M TEACHING MY DAUGHTER
Hey everyone! I’ve got a guest post for you today, from my friend Dave, who blogs over at Millennial Personal Finance. In it, Dave describes how he’s passing the money lessons he learned from his parents along to his daughter. As a dad with two beautiful daughters of my own, the post resonated with me right away! I hope you …
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THIS HOLIDAY SEASON: THE BEST TIME TO CUT YOUR CABLE
Hey freedom fighters! I’ve got a great mid-week treat for you, a guest post from my friend Dan Vuchenich, who blogs over at getcableless.com. One visit to Dan’s site is evidence that this guy knows his stuff when it comes to cutting cable. In this post, he explains why the Christmas season offers up a great opportunity to do just that. Enjoy! …
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TEACH YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT MONEY WHILE SHOPPING
Today’s post was written by Jacob, who blogs over at PowerOverLife. In it, he shares some ways that parent’s can turn shopping into an important teaching opportunity for their children. Enjoy! My parents always took opportunities to teach my siblings and I about money…including at the store. Have you ever viewed a shopping trip as the perfect opportunity to teach your children about …
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YOUR DEBT IS AN INFESTATION
Hey everyone! Today, I’ve got a guest post written by my friend Chris, spreadsheet guru and blogger at Keep Thrifty. In it, Chris writes about the importance of not just managing your debt, but destroying it! Enjoy! 🙂 Let’s imagine something, shall we? Imagine you’re in your backyard with family or friends. There are small children running around and everyone is enjoying …
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Conquering Your Financial FOSO (Fear of Starting Out)
Hey everyone! This guest post from my friend Amanda at the Frugal PhD Blog is about conquering your financial FOSO, or Fear of Starting Out. Many of us struggle to start out or make progress on our financial goals because we feel like we’re already behind, or do not trust that we will be able to make the progress we need to accomplish our …