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David Carlson

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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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12 Tips for Beginner Couponers

12 Tips for Beginner Couponers

My wife and I have been clipping coupons for a couple years now. Couponing has saved us thousands of dollars on things we would have bought anyway. In fact, it’s hard to imagine going to the store week after week and paying full price for everything. There’s just too many easy ways to save using […]

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4 Habits That Help You Save Money

4 Habits That Help You Save Money

Saving money doesn’t have to involve drastically changing how you live. If you are looking to save money, though, there are many habits that can help you save money. Changing a habit isn’t easy, but once you form a new habit it becomes ingrained in your life. In other words, it becomes easier as time […]

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The Weekly Quick Hits Roundup

The Weekly Quick Hits Roundup

March Madness! I always fill out a bracket but it’s been quite a few years since I won a pool. Here’s to this being my year! 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, […]

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Friday Giveaway Roundup – 129 Giveaways

Friday Giveaway Roundup – 129 Giveaways

Is there anything better than getting a package in the mail from winning a giveaway??? 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 […]

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How Ordinary People Can Make Money on Social Media

How Ordinary People Can Make Money on Social Media

Who doesn’t use social media these days? I don’t know about you but I’ve been using Twitter and Facebook for years now. I’ve started to use Google+, Instagram, and Pinterest recently as well. Last week I shared the dirty little secret about how bloggers make money. Today I have another secret to share with you: […]

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Side Hustle Pursuit – Opening an Online Store

Side Hustle Pursuit – Opening an Online Store

If you are one of the millions who have read The Four Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss, you know that one of the strategies he promotes is manufacturing a product and selling it via an online store. He doesn’t stop there, though. He also advocates outsourcing/automating the entire process from the manufacturing of the […]

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How to Calculate Quarterly Estimated Taxes

How to Calculate Quarterly Estimated Taxes

Do you make a side income on top of your full-time job through a side hustle or small business? If so, it’s essential to plan for taxes and make sure that you are paying in and setting aside enough money to cover your tax obligations. When you are making side income or are self-employed you […]

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The Weekly Quick Hits Roundup – Goals Edition

The Weekly Quick Hits Roundup – Goals Edition

A cool pic of a Banyan tree in Hawaii. Anyone else 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 […]

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Friday Giveaway Roundup – 105 Giveaways

Friday Giveaway Roundup – 105 Giveaways

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 want to make it as easy as possible for you […]

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9 Things to Consider Before Renting a Basement or Bedroom

9 Things to Consider Before Renting a Basement or Bedroom

Many personal finance writers will mention renting out a bedroom, basement, or another part of your house to bring in some extra money. These are usually quick mentions on lists of “how to make extra money” posts and do not go into much detail. There are many things to consider before renting out a part […]

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