There are hundreds of credit card options out there, so how does someone pick their first credit card? “What should I get for my first credit card?” is a question I hear often. What I’ve learned over the past few years is that most people are not looking for a list of options, they […]
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Compound interest is something we’ve all heard about, and understand at some level, but probably don’t put much thought into. That’s probably because investing sounds like such a boring topic. But it’s not when it’s framed as turning $5,000 into one million dollars, is it? It’s a mistake to ignore how powerful compound interest is, […]
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Today I have a quick hack to share with you that will help you make a quick $25. It’s pretty simple: If you sign up for a Capital One 360 bank account using this link, you will get $25 after you deposit $250. Yes, it really is that simple! The only downside is the fact […]
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I’ve been travel hacking for a few years now and it’s allowed my wife and I to travel while saving hundreds or even thousands on hotels and flights. The more I travel hack the more motivated I get to continue to travel hack. I mean, think about it. People get excited (myself included) when they […]
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Are you beginning to dive into the world of personal finance, and finding it a little overwhelming? That’s okay. It’s totally understandable. There’s a lot of different information out there – some basic, some advanced – and a whole lot of opinions to sort through as well. So if you want a good starting place, […]
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Like a lot of people, I found paying off debt really exciting — I couldn’t wait for payday every month so that I could sling thousands of dollars at my student loans. But when I paid off my debt and switched my attention to savings, my motivation lagged. It was too easy to come up […]
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Spend less than you earn is a common piece of financial advice to come across. Unfortunately, it’s just one side of the story. Of course you should spend less than you earn so you can save money, but imagine doing that and nothing else for the rest of your life. What if you can’t save much? […]
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This post is partner content written on behalf of Shoptivity. While I was compensated for this post, all opinions are my own. Here at Young Adult Money we like to save money, and we love looking into new tools and hacks to spend less money on products and services we purchase. We are all about […]
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Most people don’t know just how many business and websites I’ve tried. Or how much I’ve failed. In fact, just about every business and website I’ve created has failed My string of failures started in high school and continued through college and even for a short time after college. This website is one of the […]
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Saving money as a grad student can be tricky. Most grad students have a limited income, whether through graduate assistant-ships or student loans, and especially if you worked a regular job between college and grad school, cutting back to the minimum level is difficult. Making the most of what you have requires a certain amount […]
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