It’s been awhile since posting, but that’s been intentional. I’ve tried to get away from thinking about myself as “debtkid” anymore. It’s been really nice. In fact, I tell more and more people now about my journey and mistakes I…
Author Archive for Scott Mitchell
This is my online journal of my journey to get out of debt. I started with over 300K in debt and am slowly hacking away. Google+ Google+
Debt Update January 2012
by Scott Mitchell •
It’s been awhile since I did a debt update, so lets take a look at where I’m at vs when I started debtkid.com back in 2007. 2011 was definitely not my best year for earning, especially compared to 2010 and…
Taking a look at Betterment.com
by Scott Mitchell •
Sigh, I’m still not a fan of the stock market. I guess being out of the market the last few years has probably cost me financially, but I still don’t think I could take the stress of the ups/downs. The…
Who Has The Best Free Online Checking Account?
by Scott Mitchell •
I’m fed up with my local bank. They close at 6pm, I usually work til 6pm. So I’m looking for an online checking account that I could use as my wife and I’s primary checking account. I’d prefer to have…
Should You Ever Buy A New Car?
by Scott Mitchell •
A friend of mine was considering buying a used luxury vehicle (3-4 years old), and while it’s not a car I would ever buy, it fits his personality. However, he is thinking of now buying new because, “The interest rate…