Blogging Away Debt Our Journeys to a Debt-Free Life
Here are five simple guidlines that will help you pay off debt. 1) Get an emergency fund so you don’t take on debt when something comes up. 2) List your debts. This way you know where you stand. 3) Use the debt snowball. Pay your debts from smallest to largest, or most expensive to least expensive. 4) Avoid new debt.
2025 Open Enrollment - Blogging Away Debt
4 days ago · 2025 Benefits Enrollment. Since the HSA cap has increased, I am planning to increase my contributions. For 2025, I will max out our HSA contributions to the tune of $7,110 for the year (again – my employer contributes, as well, which brings me to the max cap). FSAs are only able to be used for children age 12 and below.
A Peek Into My Personal Debts - Blogging Away Debt
Jul 11, 2022 · In the past three years, I was in-and-out of shops repeatedly. A quick glance through my budget shows the lowest I’d spent at these visits was $550. The highest was just over $1600. The average was close to $1200. I was spending about as much in car repairs per year as the vehicle was worth.
Ashley's Debt Update and Discussion - Blogging Away Debt
Sep 11, 2023 · I welcome your thoughts, opinions, personal stories, etc. Thanks, again, for always being so supportive! The BAD community is the best! Ashley. Hi, I’m Ashley! Arizonan on paper, Texan at heart. Lover of running, blogging, and all things cheeeeese. Freshly 40, married mother of two, working in academia.
Stay the Course - Pay Off Debt First - Blogging Away Debt
Nov 3, 2024 · Big Rock Priorities. Pay off the remaining $8,600 in credit card debt. Pay off the $2,600 personal loan. Save a solid 6 months of daily living = $36,000. Pay off student loans.
Hope’s Debt Update – July, 2024 - Blogging Away Debt
Jul 15, 2024 · Hope. Hope is a creative, solutions-focused business manager helping clients grow their business and work more efficiently by leveraging expertise in project management, digital marketing, & tech solutions. She’s recently become an empty nester as her 5 foster/adoptive kids have spread their wings. She lives with her 3 dogs in a small town in ...
Getting Out Of Debt 101 - Blogging Away Debt
Jun 13, 2019 · Loan A: $1,100 with a minimum payment of $100/month, 5% interest. Loan B: $3,300 with a minimum payment of $300/month, 10% interest. Sudden windfall: $1300. Dan needs to first pay $100 + $300 = $400 to make the minimum payments on loans A and B so the payments are recorded as “on time.”.
Saving for Christmas - Blogging Away Debt
Mar 3, 2024 · Right after Christmas, I knew that I did not want to be in that position ever again if I could possibly help it. And I started interviewing for this new role right after the new year so I was pretty full of hope for this year. I’ve written before about my Not Spending $5 Bills. That is how I’m saving for Christmas this year – change and ...
2024 Financial Goals - Blogging Away Debt
Jan 8, 2024 · Happy New Year! I wish everyone a healthy and happy 2024! ‘Tis the season for new year resolutions or intentions. In the spirit of planning the coming year, I wanted to share my 2024 goals. For a look back on 2023, make sure to check out my review of my 2023 financial goals. Just like […]
Hope’s Debt Update – mid-November, 2023 - Blogging Away Debt
Nov 14, 2023 · Hope’s Debt Update – mid-November, 2023. by Hope. Things are still pretty dire. I am still significantly behind on several “four walls” bills. So there are debt payments that are just not getting paid. Figured I would get that out of the way, so you wouldn’t wonder why some of these debt numbers are going up! Debt Description. October ...