Goal Progress: Update #20, October 2017

It’s now been 20 months since we set a goal to pay off the mortgage (on our condo) and to have a net worth of at least $1M by 2020. This is the 20th update on the progress of the goal. If you’re wondering why we set this goal, click here. In the interest of better disclosure, I … Read more

Goal Progress: Update #19, September 2017

It’s now been 19 months since we set a goal to pay off the mortgage (on our condo) and to have a net worth of at least $1M by 2020. This is the 19th update on the progress of the goal. If you’re wondering why we set this goal, click here. In the interest of better disclosure, I … Read more

Goal Progress: Update #18, August 2017

It’s now been 18 months since we set a goal to pay off the mortgage (on our condo) and to have a net worth of at least $1M by 2020. This is the 18th update on the progress of the goal. If you’re wondering why we set this goal, click here. In the interest of better disclosure, I … Read more

Millennials, Here Are 7 Ways to Crush Your Student Loans

LiveFrugaLee 7 Ways To Crush Student Loans

Lately, I’ve been talking to millennials in their early to mid-20s that have been asking for tips on paying off student loans. I’ll share my experience with student loans. Then, I’ll provide my best tips for paying them off as fast as possible. I am no stranger to student loans. In college, I signed the … Read more

Why Everyone Should Refinance Student Loan Debt If They Can

LiveFrugaLee Student Loan Guest Post Dollar Diligence

By Jacob @DollarDiligence Follow Him on Twitter for More Posts About Killing Student Debt! Did you know that 44 million Americans now have student loan debt? It’s the big reason why student loan refinancing has become a burgeoning industry. Many of the major banks have offered student loan refinancing for a while, but the real … Read more

Goal Progress: Update #17, July 2017

Last month, we officially passed the halfway mark on the $1M net worth goal. See that update here. It’s now been 17 months since we set a goal to pay off the mortgage (on our condo) and to have a net worth of at least $1M by 2020. This is the 17th update on the progress of … Read more

Goal Progress: Update #16, June 2017 Halfway There!

We are now officially halfway there! It’s been 16 months since we set a goal to pay off the mortgage (on our condo) and to have a net worth of at least $1M by 2020. This is the 16th update on the progress of the goal. If you’re wondering why we set this goal, click here. In the … Read more

Are Condo Fees A Waste Of Money? A Defense of Condo Fees

Are Condo Fees A Waste Of Money?

“Oh, I’ll never buy a condo! Condo fees are such a waste of money!” In my four years as a licensed realtor in Virginia, I’ve heard this many, many times from both friends and clients. Many people rule out condos from their search because they say condo fees are like throwing money away. I agree … Read more

Millennials, These Books Could Change Your Financial Life

Millennials, These Books Could Change Your Financial Life

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read this disclosure for more info. “You will be the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read.” – Charlie “Tremendous” Jones I’m a firm believer that, in addition to the people you surround yourself with, the … Read more

Goal Progress: Update #15, May 2017

It’s been 15 months since we set a goal to pay off the mortgage (on our condo) and to have a net worth of at least $1M by 2020. This is the 15th update on the progress of the goal. If you’re wondering why we set this goal, click here. In the interest of better disclosure, I want … Read more