by Deacon Hayes | Debt
This debt success story features the journey of Allan Liwanag and his incredible walk from deep in debt to debt-free and stocked up on savings. Tell us a bit about yourself. I am a budget analyst by day and a personal finance blogger by night. I am a father to my... 
by Deacon Hayes | Debt
Tell us a bit about yourself I’m 27, my favorite color is green and I am debt free! I’m a freelance writer who writes about adventures in frugal living on the way to financial independence at my blog, From Frugal to Free. How much debt did you start out with? $25,302... 
by Deacon Hayes | Debt
Today we share the story of how Candice Marie helped 10 people pay off $39,000 of debt In 11 weeks with her debt challenge. We all dream of being debt free, but lets face it: paying off debt alone can be pretty boring. So I wanted to create a fun way to pay off debt.... 
by Laurie Blank | Debt
If there’s one goal that’s in the back of every homeowner’s mind, it’s that of the day when they make their last mortgage payment. US News and World Report tells us that recent statistics from Freddie Mac show us that 85-90 percent of homebuyers get 30-year mortgage.... 
by Laurie Blank | Debt
If you or your child are entering college soon, you’re likely thinking of the potentially overwhelming education bills that are hanging out around the corner. This article on the rising college costs over the last forty years shows us that we can expect that... 
by Laurie Blank | Debt
Many of us who have struggled or are struggling with too much credit card debt will have that wake up call: that day when they wake up and realize they’re in over their heads. That day can invoke many feelings of fear, regret, panic and stress, but never fear:... 
by Deacon Hayes | Debt
Today we share the story of how Aja McClanahan and her husband paid off over $100k in debt and built a new life for their family. How did you acquire $110,000 in debt? What did that debt consist of? We had about $110K of debt and it was a combination of student loans,... 
by Deacon Hayes | Debt
Robin shares her story about becoming mortgage free by age 30! Tell us a bit about yourself My name is Robin, and I live a thrifty life in rural Georgia with my husband of 6 years and our 4-year-old daughter. I quit my job a year and a half ago to stay home with her,... 
by Deacon Hayes | Debt
Will from Canada got a wake up call about the exorbitant amount of money he was wasting on mortgage payments and decided to pay the entire balance off in just six years. Enjoy! Tell us a bit about yourself I am 41 years old, and I am in my 16th year of teaching high... 
by Contributor | Debt
When finances are tight, the last thing you need is a new way to spend money. I get it. So if you are in debt and struggling, is that the time to go out and buy life insurance? Wouldn’t it be better to wait until things settle down? The answer is “yes and no” but... 
