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Elderly, Environment, and Efficiency

The elderly are taking over the world. That is, more of the world’s population is age 65 or older than ever before, and this increase is only going to double by the year 2050. At the midpoint of this century, it’s projected senior citizens will be 17% of the total global population, up from 8.5% […]

Is Renting Really Cheaper Than Buying?

Housing is probably one of the highest monthly expenses you’ll ever have. While owning a home one day is a common goal for many of us, sometimes it difficult to tell whether renting or buying a home will actually be better for our finances now and in the long run. Personally, I was always told […]

12 Income Streams You Can Create By Starting a Blog

Side hustles are a topic of frequent discussion at Young Adult Money. But we just can’t help ourselves. For all of us, side hustles have helped to completely change our financial situations all together, and for some, they have even become profitable enough to become full-time businesses. Blogging is one of our favorite side hustles, […]

The Best Cash Back Credit Card You Have Never Heard Of

There’s a lot of credit cards options. A Lot of options. And there’s always new ones coming out. As a consumer I like the variety of options. It’s not like other products or services where there is only a handful of options – or less – to choose from (I’m looking at you cable […]

Running A Business From The Road

Entrepreneurs and travelers share a lot of traits. They like adventure, accept risk, and want to see and do new things at every opportunity. They’re hard-charging, assertive people who don’t hold back. Unfortunately, these two personalities have traditionally been very difficult to meld together into a successful lifestyle. There has always been a choice between […]

How to Reduce the Overall Cost of Your Move

Moving comes with mixed emotions. You are excited about going to a new place and anxious about having to pack up all of your things. If you plan ahead you can make the move enjoyable and reduce the stress that comes along with a move. There are many things to consider such as a deduction […]

5 Ways Millennials Can Build Their Personal Brand

“Personal Brand” is a phrase that gets thrown around a lot, especially when it comes to millennials. But how do you actually build a personal brand? And how do you make sure you aren’t just wasting your time? These are two really important questions for people to answer, and while each situation is different there […]

Here are 4 Steps of the Financial Ladder, Where Do You Stand?

There’s an old adage that goes “failing to plan is actually the same as planning to fail” and I have observed that this saying is particularly true in the area of finances. You can’t afford to trust fate, chance, luck, or happenstance with your finances because you’ll most likely end up in a messy financial […]

How Having a Side Hustle Benefits Your Full-Time Job

We talk a lot about the benefits of side hustles here at Young Adult Money, but it is for good reason. Side hustles, or earning extra money on the side, can help to increase your income, teach you new skills, and can even become full-time jobs down the road. For anyone in debt or looking […]

How to get a Free Weekend Getaway

A weekend getaway can be a great way to step away from the fast pace of life. Whether your ideal getaway includes secluding yourself in a cabin in the woods, laying in the Sun on a beach, or exploring a city you’ve never been to, a weekend getaway can give you a quick reprise from […]