Common Misconceptions and Mistakes Surrounding the GI Bill
The following is a sponsored post from Medals of America. Heather Lomax is a contributing writer and media relations specialist for Medals of America. She writes for a variety of military blogs and is...
View ArticleHow I Used My USAA Career Starter Loan
I applied for the USAA Career Starter Loan in November 2008. At the time, I was a junior in college and about 18 months from commissioning. It was quite the rush to see $25,000 deposited into my...
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USAA Career Starter Loan Under $10k, Should Pay it Off in a Year
Just a quick personal note on my progress towards paying off my student loan debt. This week my USAA Career Starter Loan went below $10,000! You can see the screenshot below. I’m having trouble finding...
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Student Loans Under $40,000, 3 Years to Go
As part of getting my USAA Cadet Loan under $10,000, my student loan balance is now under $40,000! You can see the screen shot on the left from Mint.com. I’m pleased with the progress I’ve made since...
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Releasing a Cosigner from a Navient Student Loan
Many times to be eligible for student loans (especially private loans) a cosigner with a longer and more established credit history is required. Sallie Mae is one of the largest providers of horrible...
View ArticleWhy I’m Funding My Roth IRA and Not My Wife’s (For Now!)
Kate Horrell asked a great question on my 1 year financial plan post: Spencer, I’d love to hear your logic about funding your IRA over your wife’s IRA. You have so many more earning and saving options,...
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USAA Career Starter Loan Paid Off 2 Years Early!
We have reached another milestone in our journey to financial independence. After 2 years, 5 months, and 26 days of repayments, I made the final payment on my USAA Career Starter Loan! When I started...
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Quick Guide to the GI Bill
Andy used his GI Bill to pay for medical school. It’s an awesome benefit that all servicemembers should be aware of and should take advantage of if they are heading to school after they serve. The GI...
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Debt Free Before 30: How We Paid Off $120,000 in 5 Years
When I started this site in April 2012, I also started tracking my net worth in a Google spreadsheet. Now I use Personal Capital to track my 6 investment accounts (spread across the TSP, Vanguard, and...
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8 Things I Did to Pay Off My Student Loan Debt Early
2016 was the first year since graduating university in 2010 that I did not have to make a single student loan payment. What a relief that was! Now our student loan payments could start flowing into our...
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