OlgaNov 6, 20192 minDear Olga: Commission slowdownI bought a fixer-upper home when I was making 6 figures but now that the commission has slowed, I ran up my credit cards. Please help!
OlgaOct 2, 20192 minDear Olga: Debt AdviceDear Olga, What is your best advice to get out of debt? Thanks, Jack Carter Dear Jack, My first piece of advice for getting out of debt...
OlgaSep 4, 20192 minDear Olga: Tight on cashDear Olga, Should you use financing for big purchases? What are the advantages and disadvantages of financing and how can you decide...
OlgaAug 12, 20193 minGraduate Student Loans: Compare Federal and Private OptionsThis guide to graduate student loans will help you understand what is a FAFSA form as well as federal and private loan options.
OlgaAug 1, 20192 minDear Olga: Bad CreditDear Olga, I have a really bad credit record. Long story. Someone has offered me a way of clearing out my record, so that I can get...
OlgaJul 13, 20192 minShmoney Guide: Making Money Choices Doesn't Need to Be So ScaryAre you living paycheck-to-paycheck, but not sure why? 😨
OlgaMay 25, 20192 minHow I Funded My Undergrad TuitionWhen it was time to prepare for college, I had my eyes set on Marymount Manhattan College. As a private, liberal arts college in the...
OlgaMay 23, 20192 minDear Olga: Paying for Graduate SchoolDear Olga, I have been working as a Developer (entry level) for 1.5 years. I used all of my money so far to pay off student loans from a...
OlgaMay 19, 20192 minTypes of Student LoansWith student debt in the US up to a staggering $1.6 trillion, it's important to understand some of the basics.
OlgaMay 16, 20192 minDear Olga: Financial FreedomDear Olga, Do you think one can ever become financially free with a nine to five job? Thank you, Anonymous Dear Anonymous, I believe for...
OlgaApr 24, 20192 minDear Olga: Credit RepairDear Olga, When my husband separated from the military we suffered from eviction and a car reposition. How can we fix our credit so we...
OlgaApr 17, 20193 minDear Olga: Debt RepaymentDear Olga, I am trying to get out of debt asap. I am looking at getting a part time job to supplement my income. If it rains we don't...
OlgaApr 7, 20193 minMaking Money Smart Choices Just like many good choices, it doesn't actually always feel good making those decisions. I've learned the tougher it feels making a...
OlgaMar 31, 20194 minDealing with Financial SetbacksBefore we go into advice for dealing with financial setbacks, it's important to address that not all setbacks are the same. Types of...
OlgaMar 10, 20192 minMoney Conversations. Do You Have Them?Many people have been taught that it's inappropriate to talk about money. This mindset may be something you brush off as insignificant...
OlgaFeb 24, 20192 minHow to Spend Additional IncomeAdditional income is any income received outside of your regular stream of income. With tax season underway, some of you are receiving...
OlgaFeb 17, 20192 minDebt RepaymentLast week's blog talked about categorizing your debt. Now that you've thought about what kind of debt you have, let's talk about how to...
OlgaFeb 9, 20192 minCategorizing Your DebtThere is a tendency to classify debt into two groups: good and bad. "Good debt" is typically associated with investing in your future so...
OlgaOct 4, 20182 minDon't Underestimate the Importance of a BudgetOutside of major purchases like buying a house or car and student loans, people get into debt because they for one reason or another...
OlgaSep 11, 20181 minTake Control of Your Finances In Q2 2018, total US household debt has reached $13.29 trillion. In June 2018, student debt in the US is up to a staggering $1.52...