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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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Humble ask of our Readers: Help us Get to Hawaii!

Humble ask of our Readers: Help us Get to Hawaii!

Hello everyone! I will keep this short but today I am humbly asking for your help in getting my wife and I to Hawaii. Over the past few weeks I Have been in a referral contest that IZEA has put on. I wrote about IZEA in my post How Ordinary People Can Make Money on […]

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4 Industries Perfect for Side Hustles

4 Industries Perfect for Side Hustles

We talk a lot about side hustles and making money on this site. While we have shared specific side hustles and strategies for people looking to start or improve their side hustle, what we haven’t done is talked about specific industries that are ideal for side hustles. The reality is that there are some industries […]

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3 Reasons Investing in Commercial Property is a Good Idea

3 Reasons Investing in Commercial Property is a Good Idea

If you don’t know the history of McDonald’s it might surprise you to hear that they weren’t just in the business of selling burgers. They were also in the real estate business. That’s right. McDonald’s made money and continue to make money off of real estate. They purchase land for McDonald’s franchises and rent it […]

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The Weekly Quick Hits Roundup

The Weekly Quick Hits Roundup

Dreaming of a Hawaii Vacation… 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. If you […]

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Friday Giveaway Roundup – 142 Giveaways

Friday Giveaway Roundup – 142 Giveaways

Winning a giveaway = music to your ears Welcome to the weekly Friday giveaway roundup! Every single Friday we post giveaways ending within the next week. You can enter all of them, or you can pick and choose which ones you want to enter.

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Frugal Summer Activity Idea: Camping

Frugal Summer Activity Idea: Camping

Summer is prime time for travel, but let’s face it: travel and vacations can be expensive. While there are a number of creative ways to pay for travel, you don’t have to spend a lot to ‘get away’ and have a weekend or week away. Camping is a frugal summer activity that can be a […]

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3 Ways to Recover from a Financial Setback

3 Ways to Recover from a Financial Setback

We’ve all been there. Something we didn’t plan for happened and it cost us. A lot. Nothing stings more than a financial setback, especially ones that ‘came out of nowhere,’ which often seems to be the case. Financial setbacks don’t just affect your wallet but they can be draining emotionally. Time and physical effort may […]

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When I Realized Ownership and Passive Income are Key to Wealth

When I Realized Ownership and Passive Income are Key to Wealth

Today we are participating in the second annual financial literacy carnival. This carnival was organized by Shannon from The Heavy Purse. The theme this year is your biggest ‘a-ha’ moment related to money. Growing up I had a fascination with figuring out what made some people and families wealthier than others. Back in the day […]

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4 Ways to be Better Prepared for Taxes Next Year

4 Ways to be Better Prepared for Taxes Next Year

Taxes aren’t everyone’s favorite topic, but they are an important one when it comes to personal finance. With taxes due by end-of-day tomorrow, it seemed like an appropriate time for one more tax post. Today we are looking ahead to next year by discussing 4 ways to be better prepared for taxes.

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The Weekly Quick Hits Roundup

The Weekly Quick Hits Roundup

We made it – Happy Friday! Rum and coke is my beverage of choice – what’s yours? 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 […]

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