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David Carlson

David Carlson

David Carlson is the founder of Young Adult Money. He is a nationally recognized speaker and the author of Student Loan Solution (2019) and Hustle Away Debt (2016). His opinions have been featured on such media outlets as The New York Times, The Washington Post, Cheddar, NBC's KARE11, and more.
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How to Make $200 an Hour with a Side Hustle

How to Make $200 an Hour with a Side Hustle

Not all side hustles have to be low-paying. Today I will share a story about someone who makes over $200 an hour with their side hustle. That is not a misprint. $200 an hour with a side hustle. There’s a couple reasons why they are able to make more than $200 an hour with their […]

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The Weekly Quick Hits Roundup

The Weekly Quick Hits Roundup

Let’s enjoy this last stretch of Fall – and try to hold off the Christmas preparations until at least Thanksgiving. Welcome to the Weekly Quick Hits Roundup! If you’re new here, every week I write a weekly wrap-up of things that were going on here at Young Adult Money, a few personal updates/thoughts, and finally […]

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Friday Giveaway Roundup – 63 Giveaways

Friday Giveaway Roundup – 63 Giveaways

There are two big giveaways you won’t want to miss: a trip to Madrid and $4,500 cash! Don’t miss out on over 60 other giveaways too!

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Would You Invest in an Apartment Building?

Would You Invest in an Apartment Building?

One of my long-term goals is to own enough real estate to bring in a full-time income from rental profits. I’ve come to realize just how much goes into being a landlord and real estate investing. There is a lot of risk and a lot of work involved. With all that being said there is […]

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3 Ways Homeowners Can Save Money

3 Ways Homeowners Can Save Money

One of the shows my wife and I like to watch is Million Dollar Listing: New York. The price tag on the apartments and condos on the show can be shocking for the average person. While it would be wonderful to have enough money to be able to afford purchasing a $3 million dollar condo […]

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How Much Potential Does Your Business Idea Have?

How Much Potential Does Your Business Idea Have?

Potential is an important word when it comes to business ideas. Business ideas can vary drastically when it comes to potential, and some ideas simply have potential that is limited. There’s nothing wrong with having a business idea that has limited potential, but I am almost certain that 99% of entrepreneurs are looking for a […]

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The Top 10 Financial Moves for People in their 20s

The Top 10 Financial Moves for People in their 20s

Your 20s can be an interesting place to be in life. There is a tremendous amount of change that goes on in the typical 20-something’s life. Finishing school and potentially going to grad school, starting a career, trying to decide what you really want to do with your life, buying a home or condo, getting […]

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The Weekly Quick Hits Roundup

The Weekly Quick Hits Roundup

Happy Halloween! Welcome to the Weekly Quick Hits Roundup! If you’re new here, every week I write a weekly wrap-up of things that were going on here at Young Adult Money, a few personal updates/thoughts, and finally a few posts I read this week that I thought were worth sharing.

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Friday Giveaway Roundup – 126 Giveaways

Friday Giveaway Roundup – 126 Giveaways

Wow is there a lot of giveaways this week – a lot of BIG giveaways! Hawaii Vacation, multiple Vegas Vacations, a Cruise, a Mexico vacation…the list goes on. We have over 100 giveaways in total and over 70 that end tonight – good luck! You could be going on a FREE vacation!

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3 Ways Startups Can Stay Lean

3 Ways Startups Can Stay Lean

Anyone who is familiar with startups knows how important it is for them to stay lean. There are countless startups that have failed from spending too much too fast and investing in the wrong parts of their business. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution to this problem, there are some general strategies that entrepreneurs should […]

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