After a small hiatus, I am back with another trip report! This time I ventured out across the pond to Italy and France for the first time. If you have kept up with my site over the last month or so you may have noticed I finished paying off $55k in student loan debt in […]
Adventures
Trip Report: Washington on a Budget
Hello again! I am back with another trip report for my latest trip to Washington State! If you can tell from my previous posts, I am on a tight budget due to my commitment to paying off my Student Loans ASAP. However, traveling is also a priority. So finding ways to travel frugally is the […]
Introduction to Travel Hacking
In the last few years, I have developed a case of “wanderlust”- a strong desire to travel and gain new experiences. In early 2015, one of my best friends “solo” traveled throughout Argentina for about a month. The trip changed him (for the better), and his experience inspired me to make travel a priority for […]
Trip Report: Colorado on a Budget!
Hey, Guys! Just got back from an awesome trip with my girlfriend in Colorado. Wanted to share my experience with you and show that it’s possible to travel while paying off Student Loans aggressively. The Flight We found a good deal on Southwest Airlines flying from Austin to Denver for $127 round trip. I was […]
Paying off your Federal Student Loans using a Credit Card
Update: Starting on 1/1/2017 Great Lakes Student and Navient Loans will no longer accept Credit Card Payments :(. However, you can still make payments via “Pre-Paid” Credit Cards. Meaning you can buy Visa or Master Card Gift (debit) Cards with your Credit Card and Pay your Student Loan balance with the “Pre-Paid” Credit Card. Note: […]