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Why deducting your student loan interest is a scam
Why deducting your student loan interest is a scam
Deducting student loan interest on your tax return is a terrible idea. Here’s what to do if you really want to get out of debt.
John Cook
Jan 21, 2019
How I eliminated $170,000 of student loan debt
How I eliminated $170,000 of student loan debt
Free from the shackles of student loan debt.
John Cook
Aug 8, 2020
Sustainable side hustles and avoiding burnout
Sustainable side hustles and avoiding burnout
The path to success is way simpler than we think
John Cook
Aug 24, 2019
My plan to payoff $170,000 of student loan debt in 21 months has failed
My plan to payoff $170,000 of student loan debt in 21 months has failed
$170,000 of student loan debt, 2 career changes and an $80,000 wedding 21 months later.
John Cook
Mar 29, 2020
Heal Your Financial Shame - 5 (Quick) Steps to Turn Your Finances Around Right Now!
Heal Your Financial Shame - 5 (Quick) Steps to Turn Your Finances Around Right Now!
It only takes 10 minutes to start your healing path to success!
Caitlin Dragon 🐲
Nov 29, 2018
The mystery of life: understanding your electricity bill
The mystery of life: understanding your electricity bill
Don’t understand your electricity bill? You’re not alone. Here’s how to calculate your energy costs in plain english.
John Cook
Jan 13, 2019
Review: ‘Operation Enough! How to Retire Remarkably Early’ by Anita Dhake
Review: ‘Operation Enough! How to Retire Remarkably Early’ by Anita Dhake
This review is part of my “Operation buy nothing but by all means whore yourself as a writer in exchange for goods and or services.”
James Garside
Apr 22, 2019
Swimming in a sea of mediocrity and excess pork: The US Cares Act
Swimming in a sea of mediocrity and excess pork: The US Cares Act
How to spend $2.2 trillion dollars without helping those who need it the most.
John Cook
Apr 25, 2020
A monologue on owing $100,000 of student loan debt
A monologue on owing $100,000 of student loan debt
Late night thoughts on owing $100,000 of student loan debt
John Cook
Oct 20, 2019
Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face
Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face
Have a plan to pay of your student loans early? Stay the course and don’t give up, even if life punches you in the face!
John Cook
Apr 21, 2019
Pay off student loans before you contribute to your 401k
Pay off student loans before you contribute to your 401k
Why it’s a good idea to stop contributing to your 401k when you’re in debt.
John Cook
Jan 4, 2019
Your student loan interest is keeping you broke and here’s why.
Your student loan interest is keeping you broke and here’s why.
Why my student loan interest costs $830/month and how to calculate your interest payment!
John Cook
Nov 24, 2018
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