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SAM'S BLOG
creating a slow life in rural alaska


Thoughts on the Working World as a 28-year Old
The last few months I've done a lot of thinking. A LOT of thinking. The beauty of being 28 years old and my only "responsibilities" being...
sampollee
Jan 17, 20226 min read
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GOODBYE Student Loans
Starting amount: $122,000 Current amount: $0 A few evenings ago, I was doing a mobile deposit for a check, and when I logged onto my bank...
sampollee
Apr 26, 20214 min read
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Student Loans and the FIRE Movement
I am 27 years old. In November of 2018 after my 6-month grace period for student loans, I owed $97,000 in federal loans ($122,000 total,...
sampollee
Feb 17, 20216 min read
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The Early Numbers
Thank you for landing on my blog post! My website was originally created for me to record my adventures in my early twenties, to hold...
sampollee
Dec 7, 20206 min read
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