Broadening upwards middle-class for the a bluish-collar Midwest urban area, I became the original member of my quick nearest and dearest to even imagine a several-seasons college education. Dad spent some time working due to the fact a police, and you may my mother lay by herself as a result of breastfeeding college when you’re reducing locks.

So, I did all the “right” things. I sought out admittance at the best university possible, and I majored in my passion, English literature. I studied hard, and eventually got a masters degree. Although good grades paid for half my tuition at both places, I ended up with $100,000 in student loan debt at age 25, which was. not the plan? However, I felt determined to make a living as a writer and also pay off those pesky loans. Now, 10 years later, that loan balance is zero.

The day I hit complete into latest fee noticed unique; [...]