What are the costs of debt? Thousands of dollars in interest
Hours of lost sleep
Stress levels that not even wine can cure and the most costly…Your freedom.
It took me years to figure out that debt was stifling my growth. I didn’t even know I had problem until it hit me in the face – rather abruptly too. Okay, let’s get down to business.
This is exactly what I did to pay off $30k in 10 months. Read More
My generation gets a lot of criticism for living at home, but I have a whole new level of respect for those who choose to do it and come out of it in a better financial place. Take it from someone who has done it. The sacrifices are worth it. Read More
In a partnership, finances can often be a source of contention. The key to avoiding this is to recognize that you and your partner are a team, working together towards common goals and supporting each other in reaching your individual goals. It’s not a contest between the two of you. Open communication and an understanding of what you are each working for is necessary for the team to flourish. Read More
Refinancing your student loans can save you a lot of money. However, you must analyze your current student loan debt situation in its entirety before making this decision. We walk you through analyzing it. Read More
Here are some helpful tips on how to find last-minute scholarships so you can reach your goals and become financially resilient, empowered early while studying. Read More
I was one year out of grad school with about $60,000 in student loans. I had another $10,000 in consumer debt, which can be attributed to poor money management skills and an obstinate will to live above my means....It also took me around 3.5 year to pay back all of my debts - to undo decisions that took all of 3.5 seconds to make. Whether or not that seems like a long time may be a moot point. The real struggle was - and is - the emotional tool that debt had on me. Read More
Whether you’re stuck at home or returning to campus or even out of college, there’s a million creative ways to cut living expenses without being deprived, even in quarantine. We want to hear how you’re doing it. Send an e-mail to Kaitlyn@nav.it to let us know what tips we left out. Read More