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Smart Ways to Change Expensive Spending Habits

Staying within a monthly budget can be difficult since many of the bills we pay increase each year. If you’re trying to save and invest, you may need to find areas to cut your spending. Take a hard look at some of your expensive spending habits, because you can change your habits and possibly reduce […]

8 Ways to Get Ahead Financially, No Matter Where You Are At

There is something awesome about being ahead financially. You’re less stressed, you have more options, and things don’t feel as rushed. I’ve gone through my life with ups and downs when it comes to money management. Sometimes I am financially confident and other times it feels like expenses just keep piling on. I used to […]

Does Being Frugal Have to Be Time-Consuming?

For anyone who has taken an in interest in personal finance, you’ve likely considered how living a frugal life might lower your monthly expenses. And it’s true. In theory, the idea of spending less leaves you with more money in savings at the end of the month. But is frugality really worth it? In many, […]

7 Ideas to be Productive During Winter

With the days getting colder and shorter, it’s easy to become unmotivated and unproductive. Especially in areas where it’s freezing cold and all anyone wants to do is sit inside, watch Netflix, and hibernate, the months can pass by with little to show for. But if you’re like me, you have goals you want to […]

How These Couples Combined Their Finances

If you’re in a relationship you’re probably no stranger to the following questions: How do you manage money with your spouse? What’s the “right” way to combine finances? (Is there a “right” way??) How do you get on the same page with your partner? Unfortunately, there isn’t a one-stop shop for how to manage finances […]

12 Wedding Items to Buy on Black Friday

There is never a shortage of good deals offered on Black Friday. Electronics, clothing, gifts items, and even cars are offered at steep discounts. But aside from finding holiday gifts for your friends and family, Black Friday is also the perfect time to find deals for wedding supplies. While most stores have not yet announced […]

7 Ways to Afford a Vacation Without Travel Hacking

A lot of people would love to travel more. See the world, new places, and explore different destinations. Although jetting off to a new place is exciting, you do have to do a few things in order to afford the vacation you desire. Going on vacation is usually associated with being lavish and having a […]

How I Landed Two Raises In Less than a Year

At Young Adult Money, we frequently cover how to make more money through side hustles. But what if the side income just isn’t enough? One way to increase your paycheck is, of course, to ask for a raise. And the truth is, you probably deserve one. Less than half of working Americans ever even ask […]

5 Money Traps Millennials Fall Into

Millennials constantly get a bad rap. On a recurring basis you see news headlines talking about things millennials aren’t doing or what they’ve apparently ruined. If you go by what news headlines tell you, then millennials are all narcissistic and irresponsible, unable to be a proper adult. We get blamed for a lot of things. […]

30+ Statistics about Millennials and Money

Each individual’s personal finance situation is different. That’s what makes it personal. With that in mind I always hesitate to make broad assumptions when it comes to money and personal finances. Everyone has their own unique situation and challenges. But understanding where a demographic stands from a broader scale can be useful. For example, it’s […]