How to Kick the Sh*t Out of Your Finances
In 4 Hardcore Strategies to Torch Debt, Rack Up Cash, and Build Wealth Now, I kindly suggested you “stop buying shit” in order to achieve your financial goals. I’ve returned to explain myself to those...
View ArticleHow Hard is It to Discharge Student Loans in Bankruptcy?
Earlier this year, the United States’ collective student loan bill topped $1 trillion. Amazingly, only about 30% of those over the age of 25 hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Even more startling, 40%...
View ArticleBuild a Budget-Friendly Gym in a Small Space
450 square feet. That’s the current minimum apartment size in New York City. If Mayor Bloomberg has his way, micro-units with 275-300 square feet of living space will become the new normal. Even if you...
View ArticleHow Lazy Bastards Make Money Without Lifting a Finger
What happens if you quit your job? It’s not a trick question. If you skip work tomorrow, the day after that, and forever more, what’s the natural consequence of your decision? You stop receiving a...
View ArticleA Quick and Dirty Guide to Passive Income Streams
A couple of days ago, in How Lazy Bastards Make Money Without Lifting a Finger, we discussed the benefits of passive income. Today we’ll dive into the nitty-gritty details on how to passively beef up...
View Article3 Things Love & Hip Hop Atlanta Taught Me About Finances
I hate to admit this, but I watched every episode of Love & Hip Hop Atlanta. Yup, every single one. It’s my guilty pleasure, my mental break from the hectic, pressure-filled real world, a place...
View Article5 Places to Find Free Online College Courses
I’ll happily invest financial resources in income boosting education. However, I’m reluctant to fork over cash for high-priced courses. After all, with any investment, you stand a chance to lose money....
View Article13 Insanely Simple Tricks to Trim Grocery Costs Without Couponing
When I left DC for a month-long stay in Jacksonville, FL, I expected southern food prices to be comparable to those of a third world country. They’re not. As it turns out, the financial pains of food...
View Article3 Semi-Easy Ways to Boost Your Credit Score (and Get a Free Credit Check)
Earlier this week, I tweeted the following: Surprisingly, many of my Twitter friends chimed in to share their opinion on which is a smarter option: buying or leasing a car. One Twitter follower asked...
View ArticleYou’re Never Too Old, Fat, or Broke to Change Direction
You probably don’t know this about me, but I’m extremely stingy with praise. Unless you achieve a truly remarkable feat, in my opinion, you’re unimpressive and thus, unworthy of the energy required to...
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