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.

The Weekly Quick Hits Roundup

And the World Cup continues! This is a picture of people celebrating in Costa Rica after they beat Italy. 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 […]

Friday Giveaway Roundup – 118 Giveaways

An iPad mini, $1,000 Amazon gift card, and a KitchenAid Mixer are just one of the 100+ giveaways in our weekly roundup!

Is “Virtual” Financial Planning the Future? iQuantifi Review

Shannon’s regular Tuesday post will be published Thursday this week, so be sure to stop back then! You may have heard of virtual doctor visits, virtual interviews, and virtual classrooms, but what about virtual financial planning? iQuantifi is “the virtual financial advisor to help you achieve all your goals.” iQuantifi is an alternative to expensive […]

Should you cash out your 401k to pay off debt? [Free Calculator Download]

You have thousands of dollars of debt. You have thousands of dollars in your 401k. I think you know where I’m going with this. The questions is: Should you ever cash out your 401k to pay off debt?

The Weekly Quick Hits Roundup

Anybody else enjoying the World Cup? I know I am! 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 […]

Friday Giveaway Roundup – 67 Giveaways

Do you like H&M? Then you’ll like the $100 H&M gift card up for grabs! It’s just one of the giveaways in our weekly roundup! Welcome to the weekly Friday giveaway roundup!

4 Big Money Issues For Couples to Settle Before Marriage

Today we are fortunate to have Brian from Luke 14:28 on the blog talking about relationships and money. My wife and I spent a lot of time getting ready for marriage. We dated for several years, attended pre-marriage counseling, and talked for countless hours about likes and dislikes, our families, children and careers.

How to get free stuff on Craigslist

I was talking to a friend recently and found out that they got a high quality washer and dryer on Craigslist – for free. I found out there was a lot of free stuff on Craigslist. A LOT of free stuff. If you are trying to furnish a house, find some new appliances, or just […]

The Weekly Quick Hits Roundup

I think it’s time for a Summer bonfire. 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 […]