What could you do with an extra $500 every month? Would you put the money into a travel savings account? Put it toward your student loans? Use it to pay a bill? I’m sure most of us can agree that bringing in an extra $500 each month would be a nice financial boost. One of […]
Read More >>This Simple Tool Helps Build your Credit Score
This is sponsored content on behalf of Self Lender, but all opinions are my own. We’ve written a lot about credit and credit scores on Young Adult Money, and for good reason: credit dictates how expensive your mortgage or car loan will be. With a bad credit score or a lack of credit history you […]
Read More >>Overwhelmed by Personal Finance? Here’s What to Do
Have you ever found yourself going down a rabbit hole of information and getting overwhelmed a short way in? That’s how many people seem to feel about personal finance. It’s no secret that there’s a severe lack of financial literacy in the United States, and most people I know aren’t interested in the subject because they think it […]
Read More >>How to Get Over Breadwinner Envy
If you’re in a relationship, chances are one of you is the breadwinner, or individual earning the most. Whether you’re in a new relationship or you’ve been married for years, breadwinner envy has likely made an appearance in your relationship. In some cases, one person might be the breadwinner by only a couple thousand dollars […]
Read More >>It’s Simple: Millennials Want More Money!
Over the past few years I’ve spent a lot of time reviewing research that is focused on millennials. In particular I’ve looked at research that has been focused on millennials and money as well as millennials and careers. What I want to argue today is this: when it comes to a career and a job, […]
Read More >>The Not-So-Glamorous Side of Being Location Independent
Most people equate self-employment with being location independent, at least, if you’re running a virtual business. They also have this glamorous idea of what it looks like. They think that it’s all about rolling out of bed whenever you want, getting to travel on your schedule, setting your own hours, never answering to anyone, and […]
Read More >>7 Bad Habits That Are Costing You Money
We are all guilty of some bad habits. But how much do our habits actually cost us financially? Whether bad habits cost us money or opportunity, we should examine the real cost of our choices to see if we can even financially afford to have these habits. Not Being Financially Independent Relying on someone […]
Read More >>7 Common Credit Card Fees To Watch Out For
A credit card is a great tool to have as long as you use it wisely. A popular myth that I always hear is that credit cards are bad and cause people to go into debt. In reality, people create debt for themselves due to their spending habits and not simply due to the fact […]
Read More >>How to Set and Achieve Savings Goals
I don’t know about you, but I often find myself overwhelmed by how many things I want to save up for. This past year alone, I was saving up for two conferences, multiple trips, and a vacation. But that’s not all – in the background, I was also saving up for a move and a […]
Read More >>The Ultimate List of Birthday Freebies
Your birthday is a time for celebration, attention, and a ton of free stuff. Take full advantage and treat yourself to some birthday freebies. We made a whole list so you can be prepared before your birthday arrives. Freebies are not only fun, they’re a good way to save money and keep your budget on point. Best […]
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