For most people, the start of the year means a new budget for your employer, and most employers hand out annual salary increases. Whether you receive a small bump or a large increase, it’s certainly a good feeling to have more money in your pocket. Before you go and spend all that extra cash, […]
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Moving is a stressful task in itself. And moving to a new city or state can be even more stressful. But what about moving across the country – with pets? Yes, I recently moved from the east coast to the west coast with my husband, cat, and dog. And while it was stressful at times, […]
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My wife and I built an emergency fund a few years ago. It was one of the best money moves we made. It wasn’t easy. As I’m sure you can relate to, there is a never-ending list of demands on your money. But it was something we knew we had to do. Our finances […]
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This is a sponsored post on behalf of our friends at Citizens Bank. Despite Citizens Bank’s sponsorship, all opinions and/or advice are provided by YoungAdultMoney.com. #sponsored. College and graduate school can be exhausting. Which begs the question: Why can’t student loans be simple? Unfortunately, student loans are complicated. The good news is that if you […]
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You probably have heard stories of people who travel for free with credit card rewards, but you might wonder if it’s really possible for you. Using credit card rewards to earn free or reduced trips isn’t easy. You have to evaluate the best programs for you, choose the right travel rewards credit card, and track […]
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Ready or not, tax season is here. It’s time to start compiling your tax information if you haven’t already. Whether you take your taxes to a professional or you complete them yourself, there is an ample amount of work to do in preparation of filing your taxes. Preparing yourself beforehand can save you time, money, […]
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With so many personal finance tools out there it can be overwhelming to decide which to use. I’ve been asked by others which tools I use. While I test out many tools and apps, there are some that I use more consistently than others. I should say that some tools that are really useful but […]
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Freelance writing can be a lucrative side hustle – if you know what you’re doing. Kristin Wong is a freelance writer and journalist who moved to Los Angeles in 2010 to pursue a writing career. Since then, she’s written for Fox Digital, MSN Living, Glamour magazine, and now regularly contributes to the New York Times. […]
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This is a sponsored post on behalf of our friends at Citizens Bank. Despite Citizens Bank’s sponsorship, all opinions and/or advice are provided by YoungAdultMoney.com. #sponsored. We’ve all been there. We planned on getting up early and working out to kick our day off right. But when that alarm goes off our bed feels warm […]
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Years ago when the Affordable Care Act was being pushed by Democrats there was a lot of attention given to the number of bankruptcies being driven by medical bills. Estimates of hundreds of thousands, if not more than a million, bankruptcies being driven by medical bills each year in the United States were common. Regardless […]
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