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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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Why Zillow’s “Zestimate” can be Misleading

Why Zillow’s “Zestimate” can be Misleading

If you haven’t heard of Zillow, consider yourself lucky. Once you log on for the first time you will inevitably spend countless hours on the site, browsing houses for no apparent reason. House fever will set in whether you own a house or not, and you will inevitably think about all the amazing homes you […]

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The Weekly Quick Hits Roundup

The Weekly Quick Hits Roundup

At least Minnesota has one football team that doesn’t suck – Go Gophers! Welcome to the Weekly Quick Hits Roundup! 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 […]

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Friday Giveaway Roundup – 100 Giveaways

Friday Giveaway Roundup – 100 Giveaways

It’s November which means Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Welcome to the weekly Friday giveaway roundup! Every single Friday we post giveaways ending within the next week. If you want to make sure you never miss one of these posts be sure to subscribe via RSS or Email, or follow us on bloglovin’. On […]

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How to improve your career-related skills and keep them relevant

How to improve your career-related skills and keep them relevant

When it comes to careers or small business, skill development has always been a favorite topic of mine. If a certain skill is in high demand and you spend the time and effort to attain and refine that skill, you will have a powerful bargaining chip when it comes to your career. If there’s one […]

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$1,200 Fall Cash Giveaway

$1,200 Fall Cash Giveaway

Today we are happy to announce the biggest cash giveaway our site has ever had. We teamed up with some other bloggers to put together a prize of $1,200 cash. $1,200 can go a long way. Whether you use it to pad your emergency fund or purchase Christmas presents, a cash infusion of $1,200 is […]

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The Weekly Quick Hits Roundup

The Weekly Quick Hits Roundup

I ran across this picture of Wellington, New Zealand, as I was browsing photos on Flickr. Looks like a beautiful place to visit. Welcome to the Weekly Quick Hits Roundup! 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 […]

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Friday Giveaway Roundup – 275 Giveaways

Friday Giveaway Roundup – 275 Giveaways

Halloween is less than a week away! We always carve pumpkins for Halloween. How do you plan on celebrating? Welcome to the weekly Friday giveaway roundup! Every single Friday we post giveaways ending within the next week. If you want to make sure you never miss one of these posts be sure to subscribe via […]

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5 Benefits of Working from Home

5 Benefits of Working from Home

There are many jobs that require you you to be physically present at a specific location; child care professionals, pilots, plumbers, and chefs are just a few examples. On the flip side, there are also many jobs that do not require you to be physically present. Technological advances and the plethora of communication options on […]

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3 Reasons Obamacare is Expensive

3 Reasons Obamacare is Expensive

Obamacare’s Health Insurance Exchanges have now been open for nearly a month. Despite various setbacks, such as long wait times and websites not functioning properly, many have started to browse the various plans available to them and sign up for health insurance through the exchange. As my friend Holly from Club Thrifty pointed out, Obamacare […]

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The Weekly Quick Hits Roundup

The Weekly Quick Hits Roundup

Thailand – definitely on my travel bucket list. Welcome to the Weekly Quick Hits Roundup! 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. We also have […]

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