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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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Friday Giveaway Roundup – 122 Giveaways

Friday Giveaway Roundup – 122 Giveaways

Will you get a package in the mail from winning one of the many online giveaways ending this week? 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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How to Get Up to 3 Free Las Vegas Hotel Rooms a Month

How to Get Up to 3 Free Las Vegas Hotel Rooms a Month

Want free hotel rooms when you go to Las Vegas? Today I have a travel hack that will give you up to 3 free Las Vegas hotel rooms a month. My wife’s aunt and uncle recently came back from a trip to Vegas. While I love hearing about people’s trips in general, one thing really […]

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3 Reasons You Should Finance a Car Instead of Pay Cash

3 Reasons You Should Finance a Car Instead of Pay Cash

My wife and I recently financed the purchase of our Ford Escape and I couldn’t be happier, both with the vehicle and with our decision to finance. Many people disagree with taking out a loan to get a vehicle. In fact, if I had a dollar for everyone that says you should pay for your […]

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The Weekly Quick Hits Roundup

The Weekly Quick Hits Roundup

Believe it or not, it very well could be snowing in Minnesota as you read this. It started snowing yesterday afternoon and it’s been accumulating ever since. I thought I was done shoveling! The pic to the left is to remind me that Spring is just around the corner. Welcome to the Weekly Quick Hits […]

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Friday Giveaway Roundup – 77 Giveaways

Friday Giveaway Roundup – 77 Giveaways

Will you be receiving a giveaway win in the mail sometime soon? 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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Having a Social Life on a Budget

Having a Social Life on a Budget

Today we have a post from Alice from Earning My Two Cents. So you’re trying to stick to your budget, save money, and get out of debt. You are trying to be thoughtful and frugal about your purchases and not frivolous, so restaurants, movie theaters, and vacations are not in the budget. But what do […]

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5 Tips for Maintaining a Home on a Budget

5 Tips for Maintaining a Home on a Budget

My wife and I bought a house a year and a half ago and since then we have taken on a variety of home projects. While we have learned a lot, it can get expensive improving your home, even if you Do-It-Yourself (DIY) instead of hiring out contractors. One other thing we’ve had to deal […]

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The Weekly Quick Hits Roundup

The Weekly Quick Hits Roundup

We had a pretty cold week in Minnesota, including some snow. I put up a picture to remind myself that warmer weather is (hopefully) right around the corner! 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 […]

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Friday Giveaway Roundup – 124 Giveaways

Friday Giveaway Roundup – 124 Giveaways

Anyone else hoping to win some PayPal cash this week? 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. This resource was made with you in mind. We […]

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How Much are Fees Costing Your Retirement Savings?

How Much are Fees Costing Your Retirement Savings?

I mentioned last week that I became a contributor to the FeeX blog. Today I’d like to give an introduction to FeeX and how they can help you potentially save a ton of money for retirement (I’m talking tens of thousands of dollars, if not more). FeeX calls themselves the Robin Hood of Fees, and […]

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