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She Paid Off Almost $40,000 in Student Loans by Age 24

After earning her Bachelor’s and a Finance MBA, Michelle Schroeder-Gardner found herself buried in student debt—without any plan to pay it down.


Determined ...

Cortnay CymrotAugust 14, 2018
inspiration

6 Secrets to Earning $4,500 a Year in Side Income

Blogger Kristin Larsen has mastered the art of the side hustle for extra income.


In just one year, she was able to

Cortnay CymrotAugust 06, 2018
money

How Early Direct Deposit Can Boost Your Financial Health

Ah, payday. You’re not alone if it’s the financial highlight of the month or every two weeks—a cherished and needed compensation for your time. And ...

Cortnay CymrotAugust 01, 2018
inspiration

She Lost 60 Pounds — And Made Over $1,500 Doing It

As a business owner with two young children, Amber Temerity for years struggled to prioritize her own needs.


So when she heard about HealthyWage—a ...

Cortnay CymrotJuly 30, 2018
inspiration

He Saved $7,000 in 12 Months And Then Took Off to Travel the World

Matthew Karsten once believed traveling was a hobby reserved for the rich.


Having spent the past seven years as a full-time travel blogger ...

Cortnay CymrotJuly 30, 2018
lifestyle

Millennial Men Want Sugar Mamas: Social Progress or Troubling Trend?

Would you rather: be the primary breadwinner in your relationship, or date someone with a higher income?


The stereotype suggests men prefer to be the ...

Cortnay CymrotJune 07, 2018
money

The Psychology Behind Saving Your Change

When it comes to getting your finances in order, establishing an emergency fund is often priority #1.


Life has a way of throwing unexpected ...

Cortnay CymrotMay 25, 2018
inspiration

How These Real-Life Bank Switchers Moved Accounts

Admit it: you’ve thought about—okay, maybe even fantasized about—switching your bank.


At your current institution, you’ve jumped through more financial hoops ...

Cortnay CymrotApril 26, 2018
money

Here’s the Reason You Might be Overspending (Hint: You Might Be Related to It)

You’re not alone if you don’t know exactly where you spent your money but you’re pretty sure you spent more than you should have last ...

Cortnay CymrotApril 09, 2018