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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 […]

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 […]

No Excuses for Not Entering Giveaways

Editors Note: Today Victoria talks about why you should enter giveaways. Until the past year, we had no idea how many giveaways were really happening online. There are literally thousands upon thousands of dollars worth of prizes being given away every single day. While there are countless smaller prizes, there are also some very big […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Friday Giveaway Roundup – 200 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. Happy Friday everyone! It was an eventful week, to say the least. We had fun launching […]

How Unemployment is affecting Young Adults

Unemployment has been a major issue ever since the real estate bubble burst, sending shockwaves across the global economy. The group that has been affected most by the global recession is young adults. Unemployment among young adults comes with it’s own set of issues, including difficulty getting into entry level jobs that help them pay […]

Entrepreneurs turning their Hobbies into Successful Businesses

If you feel like you’re stuck in a rut when it comes to your job, maybe it’s time to consider a change of career. Every day, more and more people are considering becoming self-employed; and if you want to change your hobby into a profession, you need to know the basics. It goes without saying […]