As we approach the end of the year, I wanted to share some of my favorite Amazon finds that have been extremely helpful during my time as a Door Dash driver. I’ve delivered over 7,000 orders throughout my debt-free journey, and these tools have made things a lot easier. Here are some of my top […]

So far this year, there have been seven student loan debt relief initiatives implemented by the Federal Government Department of Education, to help millions of federal student loan borrowers get out from underneath their debts. In this article, we’ll briefly review those seven initiatives. And then go over these thirteen common mistakes federal student loan […]

Student loan debt is a distressing reality for many Americans. In fact, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reports that there is more than $1.5 trillion of student loan debt currently owed in the United States. While completing both my undergraduate and graduate degrees, I too had to take out loans to cover the […]

When you’ve earned $3,000 in side income and none of it went toward paying off your student loan debt for the previous year. It might be a good time to ask yourself where all your money went. The answer is, probably a lot of places. You may have gone out to eat more than you […]

While financial freedom may look different for everyone, the path towards getting there is relatively the same! The career professionals of the world have spoken about a behavioral mindset framework during one’s growth journey called, the “Valley of Despair.” I found this to be quite helpful during the debt-free journey that I’ve been on, and […]

Door Dash is a great way to make money on the side. But like with anything, there are certain times and places that work better than others. Here are some tips on when to do Door Dash and what locations will earn you the most money! Set a daily earnings goal; this will help you […]

If you’re a gig worker or independent contractor, you’ve likely asked yourself: Should I calculate my total annual car expenses or use the standard mileage rate? Unfortunately, there’s little information out there about calculating your car expenses. It can be hard to get a good return on your taxable deductions, confusing to know how to […]

We all know the feeling. You’re scrolling through your Instagram feed and you see a post about some amazing event that’s happening in your city tonight. You start to feel a little anxious because you don’t want to miss out. This is what’s known as the fear of missing out, or FOMO for short. For […]

It’s no secret that having straight teeth makes you look and feel better. Invisalign and traditional braces are both great ways to achieve this, but they come with different price tags. How do you know which option is best for you? And more importantly, how do you afford it? Well, in this blog post, we […]

Whether you’ve tried the 50/30/20 budget, the pay-yourself-first budget, or all of the budgeting apps out there, you understand the struggle. Budgeting isn’t a one-size-fits-all situation. Often, budgeting takes more than just saving 20% of your income or getting a roommate. So, in today’s post, I’m going to share with you ten things that I […]