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From $60k in Debt to $200k Net Worth in One Year

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We crossed the $200k net worth mark this year. It's hard to imagine that we've come that far in such a short time. Just two years ago we had $89,000 worth of debt, a massive mortgage, a car payment, and credit card bills. We even started 2016 with nearly $60,000 of that debt remaining. Yet, we're ending the year with a $219,000 net worth according to Personal Capital! Note: This net worth number … [Read more...] about From $60k in Debt to $200k Net Worth in One Year

Low Cost of Living – How I Lived Like A King (On A Teacher’s Salary)

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I'm excited to share my first guest post EVER on Millennial Boss! I'm getting married this Friday and I started accepting guest posts so I could focus on the wedding. This first guest post is about a topic that is on my brain recently - the value of living in a low cost of living area. I just moved from a low cost of living mountain city to the super expensive Silicon Valley and it's killing me! Paul Andrews is a … [Read more...] about Low Cost of Living – How I Lived Like A King (On A Teacher’s Salary)

11 Reasons Why Moving West Changes You For the Better

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There is something about the Western part of the U.S. that is magical and very different from other parts of the country. I've been lucky enough to live in the West for the past five years. I lived in Colorado for just over four years and then moved to California earlier this year. Below are the top reasons why moving west changed my life for the better. 1.  The hiking and skiing out west is better than … [Read more...] about 11 Reasons Why Moving West Changes You For the Better

Things to Consider When Relocating For A Job

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  Are you Willing to Relocate?   You know relocation means uprooting your life and moving to a new place but do you know all that comes along with a relocation? This article provides the cons to relocation that not everyone thinks about.     Relocation Assistance is Great but not Everything Relocation packages could include the following services: A dedicated relocation … [Read more...] about Things to Consider When Relocating For A Job

26 Awesome (and Cheap) Gifts for This Year

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I'm all about saving money and this year I put together a list of the top 26 awesome cheap gifts for this year. Confession, I may have bought a few for myself!   Awesome gifts under $25   Pura Vida Bracelets These trendy bracelets are made in Costa Rica and perfect for the adventurer you know. They look better when stacked together in packs. Buy Pura Vida bracelets here.   Cards Against … [Read more...] about 26 Awesome (and Cheap) Gifts for This Year

How to Save on Your Internet Bill

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If I’ve learned one thing from paying off nearly $90,000 of debt, it’s that I rarely regret going with the cheaper option. In the last few months, I’ve consistently chosen the cheaper option when presented with a few choices. I chose to live in a smaller, less nice apartment to save money. I chose to sell my SUV in favor of walking or taking the bus. I chose a moissanite stone instead of a diamond for … [Read more...] about How to Save on Your Internet Bill