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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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5 Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Goals for Homeowners in the New Year

5 Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Goals for Homeowners in the New Year

As a relatively new homeowner I am constantly prioritizing what home projects need my attention. Can working on the guest bedroom be put off while I work on landscaping? Can adding new outdoor lighting be put off while I invest the money in new flooring? There are constantly trade-offs with every decision homeowners face. With […]

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Happy New Year! Looking Ahead to 2014

Happy New Year! Looking Ahead to 2014

Happy New Year everyone! 2013 was truly a year of growth for Young Adult Money. We now have two weekly contributors, weekly giveaway roundups, and a growing archive of posts. We already have some great posts lined up for 2014, including a three-part series that will start next Monday about improving your finances in the […]

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My Goals for 2014

My Goals for 2014

My goal for 2014 is to climb Mt. Everest! Just kidding, I’m not that ambitious :) 2014 is just around the corner and that means it’s time to set new goals. I’m big on setting goals and making actionable to-do lists to achieve those goals, so I had a lot of fun writing this post […]

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Our Cat Just Got Expensive

Our Cat Just Got Expensive

Pets can make great companions and bring joy to your life. Unfortunately they can also take a toll on your personal finances. This can range from the expected costs, like the cost of food and regular veterinarian visits, to unexpected costs like treating a heart condition or allergies. As some of you may know, we […]

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The Weekly Quick Hits Roundup

The Weekly Quick Hits Roundup

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 don’t already, please considering Following […]

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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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Free 2014 Editorial Calendar Download for Bloggers

Free 2014 Editorial Calendar Download for Bloggers

Most bloggers realize quickly how valuable planning ahead can be. Not being able to think of topics and having something unexpected come up that takes up your writing time are just two of the problems that bloggers can run into when they are writing all their posts the night before they are published. The solution? […]

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Merry Christmas from Young Adult Money!

Merry Christmas from Young Adult Money!

From all of us at Young Adult Money, we hope you have a wonderful Christmas! Our 22 year-old cat Lena! Photo by Victoria Carlson. If you are looking to do some reading here are a few posts from throughout 2013 that I think are worth a read:

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How to Stay Safe When Buying and Selling on Craigslist

How to Stay Safe When Buying and Selling on Craigslist

As some of you know, my wife and I enter giveaways as a side hustle. When the giveaway prize is not cash or gift cards, we need to sell the product. We’ve found Craigslist to be a great way to get rid of some of the bigger things that we don’t want to ship, which […]

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The Weekly Quick Hits Roundup

The Weekly Quick Hits Roundup

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 don’t already, please considering Following […]

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