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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

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. Bud Nyquist 1929-2013 This week my wife’s grandfather passed away. It wasn’t unexpected as he was […]

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3 Ways You Pay a Premium for Human Interaction

3 Ways You Pay a Premium for Human Interaction

Many businesses compete on cost. If you can deliver a similar product or service as other companies, but can charge less, you are can usually get a decent market share off that fact alone. I’ve talked in the past about how email is better than talking on the phone, and my main argument is that […]

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Most Content on the Web about Student Loans is Pointless

Most Content on the Web about Student Loans is Pointless

There is a ton of content online about student loans and student loan debt. The problem is that most of this content is pointless for one reason or another. Before you quit reading, hear me out. I do think that student loan debt is a problem. There is an obvious solution, though: paying it down. […]

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No-Brainer Benefits to Take Advantage of at Work

No-Brainer Benefits to Take Advantage of at Work

If your job offers benefits, they will most likely automatically kick in at a certain time. For some benefits, though, you need to voluntarily take action to fully take advantage of them. Today I talk about three no-brainer benefits that you should take full advantage of. 1) 401k match Many employers offer a 401k match […]

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Random Facts about DC of Young Adult Money

Random Facts about DC of Young Adult Money

Happy Memorial Day! Today I thought I would mix it up and share some random facts about myself. While I inevitably share some things about myself through the posts on this site, I thought I would intentionally write a post about some things about myself. I have been married to my beautiful wife Victoria for […]

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Friday Giveaway Roundup – 227 Giveaways

Friday Giveaway Roundup – 227 Giveaways

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. Well, I’ve spent the past few days on the couch recovering from sinus surgery. Thankfully I […]

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How I want to make money – an overview and analysis of various ways to generate income

How I want to make money – an overview and analysis of various ways to generate income

The good life? This past weekend I tweeted: I am fairly confident that one day I will tell people ‘I used to be an accountant’ A fellow accountant, Lance from Money Life & More responded to this tweet and led me to reflect on what my goal really is with my career, income, and my […]

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5 Ways to Stand Out and Provide Value early in your Career

5 Ways to Stand Out and Provide Value early in your Career

Starting your first “career” job can be exciting. You’ve finished college and you finally have that first job, even if it is on the bottom of the ladder. You feel excited, motivated, relieved (it’s a tough job market), and ready to take on the world. Then reality hits you: in the real world your work […]

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UK Household Spending By the Numbers

UK Household Spending By the Numbers

One of the most important topics when it comes to personal finance is how money is spent. Today we have an infographic about the average UK household spends their money on. Additionally, the types of family units are broken down. I do find it interesting, but not surprising, that the average British household size has […]

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How to Prepare for a Garage Sale: Garage Sale To-Do List [With Download]

How to Prepare for a Garage Sale: Garage Sale To-Do List [With Download]

Well folks, it’s garage sale season and we are joining the festivities at the Carlson household. We are just a couple weeks away from our garage sale and have been sharing a few posts on the topic, including 5 tips for a successful garage sale and things to sell at garage sales. Today we want […]

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