This post is from our regular Wednesday contributor, Erin. It’s no surprise that we talk about the issue of student loan debt on Young Adult Money often – after all, it’s a burden many of us face in our 20s and 30s (and beyond). However, we all have different priorities when it comes to paying […]
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This post is from our regular Wednesday contributor, Erin. From my short time in the personal finance community, I’ve seen “groceries” listed as the number one budget buster most often. Food is a necessity – it’s something we all need to spend on, and consequently, it’s something we all struggle with. Let’s face it: there […]
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This post is from our regular Wednesday contributor, Erin. Money and jealousy go hand in hand, don’t they? We often get caught up in what everyone else around us is doing with their money. What they’re spending on, what they can afford, and what we can’t afford. It’s a large reason why “Keeping Up with […]
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This post is from our regular Wednesday contributor, Erin. When you pay the bills, do you ever wish your rent or mortgage was a bit more affordable? I’m willing to bet the thought has crossed your mind at least once. Living expenses always seem to take up the biggest chunk of our budget, don’t they? […]
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This post is from our regular Wednesday contributor, Erin. When you were younger, did you have unrealistic expectations of what your future house would look like? Or did your dreams come crashing down once you knew how much of a mortgage you were approved for? Back in elementary school, I’d actually doodle floor plans for the grand […]
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This post is by our regular Wednesday contributor, Erin. As young adults, I’m sure we’re all aware of the negative stigma surrounding living with our parents after graduating from college. When we’re faced with unemployment and poor job prospects on top of impending student loan payments, living back at home can make us feel like we’ve failed. […]
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This post is from our regular contributor, Erin. Have you ever wondered which you should be focusing more on: debt repayment, or saving? Chances are, if you’re like many millennials who graduated with student loan debt, you’ve wrestled with this thought at one point or another. Knowing which to prioritize can be overwhelming at times. […]
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This post is from our regular contributor, Erin. How many of you have felt stressed by the prospect of dating because of limited finances? You might be worried your car is too embarrassing to be seen in (or maybe you can’t even afford a car), that you can’t afford to go to an upscale restaurant, […]
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This post is from our regular Wednesday contributor, Erin. Do you know how much your hobbies are costing you on a yearly basis? If not, do you at least have a rough estimate? You might be wondering why this is important – after all, hobbies are often creative outlets, and they’re meant to be enjoyed! […]
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This post is from our regular Wednesday contributor, Erin. After countless mentions of mindless spending, the need to have your spending align with your values, and then spending on what matters most to you, I’ve finally decided to write a post specifically on how you can spend meaningfully. Why is it important to spend meaningfully? […]
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