When I first took off on my Disney adventure (moving to Florida to work for Disney), I remember some folks asking if a big move was financially feasible. You see, I was coming off an income where I averaged $980 per month. This could be a month’s worth of rent! The questions were valid, and... Continue Reading →
In late Spring 2020 I embarked on the final stretch of my debt free journey. It was another attempt to become 100% debt free after some little victories years earlier. Fast forward to February 2021. I became debt free! Now it has been a year and I am ecstatic about where I am on this... Continue Reading →
The journey has been long and the result rewarding. Yes, you read the title correctly, folks. As of February 24, 2021 I can officially say that I am debt free! I started my debt free journey a while ago, but it wasn't until last year that I buckled down and came up with a solid... Continue Reading →
If you have been following this series for any amount of time, you know that we are headed toward real-time updates on my debt free journey. I present to you the first update. Previously I mentioned that I could have been debt free prior to COVID. Since the pandemic began I have made changes to... Continue Reading →
Feeling like you could have done a better job juggling finances before COVID-19? Same. I have learned a lot of lessons along the way, but one big lesson was commitment. As I mentioned in a previous post, my commitment to becoming debt free was off and on. The knowledge was in my brain, but I still... Continue Reading →
One of the most personally beneficial aspects of being in the military is having opportunities to make and save extra money when mobilizing. During my wild ride in the Marine Corps I was mobilized to Central America and was able to pay off more than $15,000 in debt; in just four months! I would not... Continue Reading →
In a world where living costs more, it is difficult to make ends meet when making less money. It is difficult but it is not impossible. Being financially successful (which I am not; still trying) takes some creative strategy on top of the financial intensity strategies I outlined in my previous post. When I was... Continue Reading →
The Wild Ride 