By L. Marie Joseph It has been several years since I have graduated from college. During my 20s, I had no emotion with money. I spent every nickel I earned and selfishly brought every new and shiny thing excited me. I bought a brand new car. I ignored my student loan debt. I never gave money to any charity. My paycheck was already accounted for before I … [Read more...]
Consumer Debt Can Be A Money Suck
by L. Marie Joseph Having consumer debt can be toxic not only to your finances but also your family life. For some, their entire paycheck goes to monthly expenses and housing. Then they use their credit cards as a security cushion, to get by until the next pay period. This becomes a perpetual process that becomes harder to escape. You feel normal because all your … [Read more...]