The money comic adventures start here! Browse the blog for some debt-crushing, freedom-fighting, money-motivating articles to help inspire you to set or reach your financial goals. Whether it’s paying off your student loans, earning some extra money from a side hustle, learning how to set (and stick to!) a financial budget, managing your 401(k), negotiating a salary raise, or how to build an emergency fund, Empowered Dollar has got you covered.
Should you refinance your student loans?
There was a moment after graduation where I wondered if it was worth it… Was this degree I was holding in my hand really the ticket to future wealth and… READ MORE →
The one thing that will save students from financial disaster is coming to a school near you
“Why didn’t they teach me that in school?!” If I had a nickel for every time I uttered that phrase, I would’ve be a millionaire by my mid-twenties. Instead, I… READ MORE →
Ode to the Financial Planner: Making Money Dreams Come True
I’m sharing my story of why I believe I’d succeed as a financial planner who gets paid for their personal financial advice. If you’d like to participate or learn more,… READ MORE →
How to use Mint.com (and why I use a robot to budget)
A step-by-step guide on how to use Mint.com and how it’s helped me stick to my budget READ MORE →