Debt Free Adventure

College Loans are Keeping Students In Debt

Kevin Mercadante — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:00:23 +0000

College loans are keeping students in debt and the average debt is now $25,250. Minimizing or avoiding student loans is doable, and the best course of action.

How To Pay Off Debt With a Lump Sum

Matt Jabs — Sat, 12 May 2012 15:45:51 +0000

How to pay off debt using a lump sum or windfall is situational. Income, debt, and windfall amounts vary so use this as a template for your situation.

Repair or Sell a Wrecked Vehicle

Matt Jabs — Tue, 01 May 2012 11:00:44 +0000

Deciding to repair or sell a car that has been wrecked depends on many factors such as car insurance, vehicle value, ability to sell and much more.

Homemade Ultralight Backpacking Water Filter

Matt Jabs — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:00:54 +0000

This backpacking filter is the homemade, ultralight water filtration response to overpriced alternatives at gear stores. Make it at home, save, and be safe.

Should I Pay Off Student Loans

Matt Jabs — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:00:47 +0000

Should I pay off student loans with my savings? It depends on a number of things such as emergency fund savings, job security, and monthly expenses.

File A Tax Extension – Tax Year 2011

Matt Jabs — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:10:54 +0000

If you are running behind and unable to file your 2011 tax return by the April 17th, 2012 deadline, you can file a tax extension several different ways.

What To Do With Savings

Matt Jabs — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:00:12 +0000

What to do with savings depends on your situation. You should save enough for emergencies, large purchases, and budget busters before investing the rest.

TurboTax Online [Prepare Taxes Online with Free eFile]

Matt Jabs — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:50:22 +0000

This is just a quick post to let DFA readers know how I file my taxes and which software I trust for my own returns. Here is a brief history of how I have filed my taxes over the years and what I use now.

Live Your Mission by Starting Your Own Business

Guest Author — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:27:56 +0000

A look at how to live your mission by starting your own business. Use your passion, income, focus, and marketing skills to promote your calling in life.

Student Loan Relief Programs

Matt Jabs — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:30:43 +0000

Student loan relief programs include public service loan forgiveness and income based, contingent, and sensitive repayment plans. You may be eligible.

Tax Brackets and Standard Deduction

Matt Jabs — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:30:46 +0000

Tax brackets and standard deduction information for tax years 2011 and 2012 based on projected inflation rates and CPI-U calculated by the BLS and IRS.

Estimated Tax Payments

Matt Jabs — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:00:15 +0000

Estimated Tax Payments are made quarterly by individuals and businesses with income not subject to withholding and should be accurate to avoid penalty.

Don’t Forget To Do Your Taxes

Matt Jabs — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:00:42 +0000

Use these tips to file your last minute taxes. You can file manually, online, and maybe even free... here's how.

A Proper Perspective of Industry Bailout

Matt Jabs — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:00:16 +0000

On industry bailout: Less wealth is created and the average standard of living is lowered compared with what it would have been by market correction.

Should I Use My Retirement To Pay Off Debt

Matt Jabs — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:53:51 +0000

Using retirement funds to pay off debt is an individual decision depending on your goals, your debt-to-income ration, and the type of debt you have.

11 Ways We Dove into Debt and How We’re Digging Out

Matt Jabs — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:32:38 +0000

It was not all that long ago that our 'Debt Free' Adventure was more like a 'who cares about how much debt we have' adventure. Here are 11 ways we dove into debt, along with the changes in mindset that are helping us climb out.

Learn To Be Content

Matt Jabs — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:30:19 +0000

The secret to finding joy is obeying God's word. He gave His word so we could learn to be content and honor Him with the gifts and blessings He bestows.

Create Something Awesome and Sell It

Matt Jabs — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:00:30 +0000

I used to be a wage slave, pining away at a job I hated to pay for a bunch of crap I thought I wanted. Then I decided to create something to sell.

Traditional and Roth IRA Contribution Limits and Deadlines

Matt Jabs — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:10:20 +0000

Continually updated contribution limits for Roth IRA and Traditional IRA currently up-to-date for tax years 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011.

Orange Savings Account – Free $50 and $25 Bonus

Matt Jabs — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:00:08 +0000

Free $25 Bonus Links! ING Direct Orange savings accounts present us with a very solid and useful savings platform. Use the links in this article to open an Orange savings account with at least $250... and receive a free $25 bonus!