
Trent Hamm
The Founder of The Simple DollarTrent Hamm started The Simple Dollar in 2006 after going through a complete financial meltdown. Trent decided to throw himself head first into fixing his financial situation and getting out of debt. Within eight months, he was able to pay off all of his credit card debt as well as his vehicle, and he also established an emergency fund. After that, he decided to share with the world what he learned and help those who were struggling with the same situation.
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