Half the year is completed and it’s time for another quarterly goals update for 2017! Be sure to check out my Q1 and Q2 goals to see what I have been working on thus far in 2017. My goals are broken up into four categories: financial, education/training, health, and website. I write these goals post […]
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Spending Recap 2016
There are two main factors to building wealth: making more (income) and spending less. There is a debate in the personal finance area of which is more important. To me, making more and spending less are equally important because it’s all about the “Gap” (or Savings Rate) between them. The bigger the “Gap” between how […]
Simple Tips to Automate Your Finances
Have you ever forgotten to pay a monthly bill? Do you consistently transfer money in and out of your savings account? Do you spend more than a few hours each month managing your money? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, consider Automating! If you have seen any of my goals posts, I try […]
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 […]
4 Ways I Saved $ and doubled my Student Loan Payments!
An essential part of paying off Student Loan debt is identifying key areas to save money. In the last few years, I have audited all my expenses and identified areas where I could cut back. It is important to focus on the expenses that yield the biggest bang for your buck – i.e your largest […]