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How to Teach Kids About Money
One of the things that keeps me up at night is that the American school system does not teach kids the most basic, life-survival skill – …
How Katherine Hunt Earned A Debt-Free Law Degree
With it being an election year, the student loan debt crisis continues to be a hot-button issue in the news. Perhaps you’ve heard the …
How to Have a Fabulous Wedding Without Going Broke
The following is an excerpt from my book Margin Matters: How to Live on a Simple Budget & Crush Debt Forever. Getting married is one …
Christian Wilkins: My New Favorite Player
I spent most of my childhood living in Miami rooting for the Dolphins. They haven’t been very good lately, but I still force myself to watch …
Why We Canceled Our Last Credit Card
I finally did it. I built up the courage to cancel our remaining credit card. Discover Card was our final credit card and had about a …
The Hidden Costs of Car Ownership
The following is an excerpt from my book Margin Matters: How to Live on a Simple Budget & Crush Debt Forever. Have you ever thought …
How to Determine Good Debt versus Bad Debt
The following is an excerpt from my book Margin Matters: How to Live on a Simple Budget & Crush Debt Forever. Is there such a thing …
Money Advice I Gave a Friend
Recently I was flattered by a request for “money advice” from a good friend. First, I must admit that I’m not a certified financial coach, …