Today I paid off $36,000 of my significant other's debt. I can't believe it took me so long to help him out! Why I Paid Off $36,000 of My Significant Other's Debt My fiancé's student loan debt used to freak me out. He had almost double the student loan debt I had and did not have the income potential in his field to crush it as quickly. The hundreds of dollars he shelled out each month for loan payments left … [Read more...] about Paying Off Spouse’s Debt – Til Debt Do Us Part No Longer
The Cost of Going Brunette to Blonde – Before and After (Balayage with Pictures)
Have you ever wanted to go blonde? Last fall I got the itch to go blonde. I was taking concrete steps towards achieving my dream lifestyle which felt amazing. I also was feeling great at work, wasn't afraid to take professional risks anymore, and was generally feeling #likeaboss. I wanted a major change to celebrate the adventure and the freedom I was feeling at this point in my life. Going blonde was it for … [Read more...] about The Cost of Going Brunette to Blonde – Before and After (Balayage with Pictures)
Ladies, Don’t Order The Sandwiches!
Yesterday I had a conversation with a mentor and she gave me a tip that I know all too well - don't offer to pickup food for the team. As I left our meeting, I was thinking about how interesting it was that we both independently came to the same conclusion. As a woman in business, you should not let yourself get pegged as the sandwich girl. Now, in some cases, it may be your job to put in the food orders. For … [Read more...] about Ladies, Don’t Order The Sandwiches!
How I Paid Off $89,000 of Debt in 18 Months
Cheers! Today I am DEBT FREE. It feels so good to say that after spending the last year and a half of my life paying off some serious debt. My debt consisted of a mix of student loans, car loan, and credit cards - specifically the nasty 0% interest credit cards that trap you. I accumulated much of the debt when I received a big promotion in 2014 and then went on a spending spree that included a big house, … [Read more...] about How I Paid Off $89,000 of Debt in 18 Months
Millennials – How to Get Your Life Together and Make Money
5 years ago my credit card declined when I was at a bar trying to buy a $5 rum and coke. I had just graduated college and was living with my parents. I've come a long way since then and want to share my story to help others. The Moment I Knew I Hit Rock Bottom I didn't have a job lined up upon graduation despite my best efforts the last few months of senior year to land everything and anything. (Tip … [Read more...] about Millennials – How to Get Your Life Together and Make Money
Utah National Parks Road Trip (with a dog)!
Moving out west has rekindled my relationship with the outdoors. I had forgotten how good it feels to hike through a forest or to take in your surroundings atop a mountain. Social activities in my early twenties seemed to revolve around eating and drinking and then making plans for the next time I would eat or drink. It has made me so much healthier and happier to live these last few years in a place that promotes … [Read more...] about Utah National Parks Road Trip (with a dog)!





