Today the Funding Cloud Nine community is sharing GIFs that represents how they currently feel about their debt. Getting into and out of debt is a roller coaster filled with a wide range of emotions and we want to make sure that nobody feels alone in the journey!
Advice for High School Students Taking out Student Loan Debt
Americans owe $1.48 trillion in student loan debt. Over 44 million Americans share a piece of that debt pie. Some describe their debt as suffocating. Overwhelming. A death sentence. Woah. Have I scared you? That would have terrified me as an 18 year old wanting to get a college education but having no money…
Change Your Debt Mindset and Finally Pay off Your Debt
I didn’t start out hating my student loan debt. I simply thought ‘oh, I’ve got debt. I’ll pay the payments. It’s a lot of money…but that’s okay.’ Yes, I started out a little naïve as a newly graduated 22 year old with $125,181 in student loan debt. A debt that was more than twice my annual salary. The anger and the fear didn’t start until …
Yes, You Can Live Like a Rockstar While in Debt
Let’s get real – living with debt can be a little depressing. Most of your money is going towards debt and that means there isn’t a lot of money for the fun things in life. You want to travel. You want to socialize without worrying about the $12 drinks at the bar. You want that killer dress. So many wants. Not nearly enough money to satisfy them. Is this how you are supposed to live when in debt? Always wanting? And what if you have tons of debt – are you supposed to live like that for years?
10 Ways to Dramatically Reduce Your Debt Stress
Debt is a major source of stress. Money issues, especially when there isn’t any of it, can cause the type of stress that seeps into your everyday life. It can affect your performance at work, your relationships, and even your self-worth. Your debt isn’t going to magically disappear. Your stress about your debt isn’t going to magically disappear either. But it is …