How I lived Frugally to Pay off $30K in Student Loans in Two Years
With a combination of living at home, aggressively paying off my debt, and a positive money mindset, I paid off all of my student loans in about two years.
The Best High-Yield Savings Accounts of 2021
Looking for the best savings account with more than the national average 0.05% annual percentage yield, or APY, to put your emergency fund into? At Snowball we’ve done extensive, independent research on financial institutions to identify the best options for you.
$160K in MBA Debt and How I’m Managing It
I had to figure out the loan journey myself, and didn’t know anyone from a similar background to me who I could ask about how they financed their business school journey. So, I hope to help those on their debt-free journey.
Financial Foundations 2021 Guide
We created the ultimate financial guide! We include every single aspect of finance that you need to know--money mindset, budgeting, saving, investing, debt management, and strategies to follow to make your money grow. We hope this guide inspires you to take charge of your finances and begin a wealth-building mindset.
Buying a Home with Student Debt Guide
The idea of buying a home can be overwhelming. We get asked all the time, “Where do I even start?” Our home buying guide will walk you through the process if you are just starting to think about buying a home.
Breaking News: COVID Relief Extended Until September 30, 2021
President Biden signed an executive action on Wednesday, requesting the Education Department to extend COVID relief for about 41 million federal student loan borrowers through September 30, 2021.
Student Loans: What is the difference between Deferment and Forbearance?
The biggest difference between them is that forbearance typically accrues interest and deferment typically does NOT accrue interest.
30+ Tuition-Free Colleges To Avoid Student Loans
The cost of attending university is increasing every year, and people are becoming more strategic about where they go.
Celebrities That Have Actually Paid Off People's Student Debt
Have you ever thought of tweeting a celebrity to pay your student loans? Well, it sounds pretty unbelievable, but it has happened!
Stimulus Bill Does *NOT* Include Payment Pause Extension for Student Loans
Congress approved a new stimulus bill. The bill now heads to the White House, where President Trump is expected to sign it into law. One thing that surprised us –– the stimulus bill won’t extend the payment pause and 0% interest for federal student loan borrowers.
Living with Family to Pay Debt, Save Money and Buy a Home - My Money Story
My biggest struggle right now is making sure I'm saving and learning about my own future retirement while working towards helping my parents become homeowners.
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