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Rachel Slifka

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Rachel Slifka is a freelance writer and human resources professional. She is passionate about helping fellow millennials find success with their finances and careers. Read more by checking out her website at RachelMSlifka.com.
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10 Reasons Why You Need to Start a Side Hustle Today

10 Reasons Why You Need to Start a Side Hustle Today

We talk a lot about side hustles on Young Adult Money, but we just can’t help ourselves. Side hustles have helped all of us to transform our financial situations drastically and build a desirable lifestyle for ourselves, where we can live with less financial strain. We believe everyone should have a side hustle, not only […]

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10 Reasons Why You Can’t Get Ahead Financially

10 Reasons Why You Can’t Get Ahead Financially

Do you feel like you are constantly stuck in a financial rut? Maybe you are living paycheck to paycheck, or maybe you just never seem to be able to build up a savings or pay off debt. What do you have to do to get ahead? There are many reasons why you may not be […]

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How to Have Hobbies Without Going Broke

How to Have Hobbies Without Going Broke

Hobbies are a vital part of achieving a balanced life. Hobbies provide an opportunity to wipe out stress, enjoy ourselves, and give us sanity. All to often, however, we often only see the cost of hobbies, which can be particularly difficult to come to terms with while paying off debt or bettering our finances. You […]

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The #1 Thing That Prevents People From Financial Freedom

The #1 Thing That Prevents People From Financial Freedom

We have all read the headlines. “How This Couple Paid Off $50,000 of Debt in One Year,” and et cetera. More often than not, people who reach financial success are simply normal people. They may not have an outrageously high income, but they also likely don’t own the nicest and newest items. How is it […]

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10 Things You Can Do to Increase Your Salary

10 Things You Can Do to Increase Your Salary

Are you happy with what you earn at your current 9-5 job? What if you could earn more money for doing the same job? Increasing the salary at your full-time job is one of the most effective steps you can take to improve your finances. Employers want to keep their best workers happy, and if […]

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How to Build a Mini-Emergency Fund in One Month

How to Build a Mini-Emergency Fund in One Month

Are you financially prepared for an emergency? Unfortunately, emergency situations will happen and failure to prepare adequately can wreck havoc on your finances. The best way to protect your finances is by starting a rainy day fund. But like any savings goals, an emergency fund can be challenging to build, especially when the money is […]

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10 Ways to Make an Extra $1,000 a Month

10 Ways to Make an Extra $1,000 a Month

If you have ever been in a tight spot financially, you know how frustrating it can feel. You may feel like your money is gone as soon as you get your paycheck. It may feel like you will never escape the endless cycle of living paycheck to paycheck. But how would an extra $100 a […]

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14 Things You Can Do to Save Money This Week

14 Things You Can Do to Save Money This Week

Saving money seems like a hard thing to do. You might think you need to penny-pinch or practice extreme frugality to save anything more than you currently are. But that is not always the case. To save money, you don’t have to do anything extreme. You can make a big impact on your finances by […]

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50 Ways to Make Extra Money

50 Ways to Make Extra Money

If you’re looking to start making extra money on the side, you’ve come to the right place. Young Adult Money is all about the power of the side hustle when it comes to getting your financial life in order. Whether you are trying to pay off debt, save for a house, or create more room […]

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10 Ways to Save Money When You’re Living Paycheck to Paycheck

10 Ways to Save Money When You’re Living Paycheck to Paycheck

Do you find yourself constantly living from paycheck to paycheck, with no financial freedom in sight? Are you frequently stressed about your lack of savings, inability to pay off debt or bills, or frustration over not being able to afford even small luxuries? When living in this cycle, it can feel like it is impossible […]

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