My wife and I both went to private colleges for college. Not surprisingly we also graduated with student loan debt. A lot of student loan debt. Around $100k of student loan debt. Until I published my book Hustle Away Debt I had not revealed how much debt we had left college with. $100k may sound […]
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I have some exciting news to share with you today: we are hiring! We are looking to hire two writers and one virtual assistant. If you are not familiar with Young Adult Money (and even if you are) consider reading through our start here page. We are focused on helping people make more, save more, […]
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Could you use an extra $50 or $100 a month to pay down debt or save a little extra? Do you want to earn that easy extra side cash without starting a full-fledged side business? Then you’ve come to the right article. As much as we love the power of having a side hustle, some […]
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This is part 2 in a 2-part series. Check out part 1 here for more ideas for hobbies that will help you improve your mind, body, and skill set. Constant improvement is a hallmark of a successful person, but achieving it also takes sacrifice and intentional behavior. The sacrifice is your time, as well as […]
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This is part 3 in our summer reading series! Find books that will help you pay off debt here, and books that will help you be more productive here. So you want to become a master at managing your money. It’s a skill very much worth having, as money management can help you get ahead […]
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OK. You know you need to save. But it’s just so hard to actually transfer big amounts of money into savings when you want to pay bills or travel or buy new shoes or whatever. Stop beating yourself up about this. It’s a real psychological problem: humans have a hard time setting aside for the […]
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A lot of people struggle with staying motivated when on a budget. The most common reason I’ve found is that they’re looking at budgeting the wrong way. You shouldn’t have to motivate yourself to stick to your budget. You just need to recognize that you’re budgeting for a reason, and that reason is likely a […]
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For Americans, Individual Retirement Accounts or IRAs are one of the best ways to save for retirement. When I finally started to turn my financial life around at age 35, the very first thing I did was to open an IRA. And two years later, it’s a choice I haven’t once regretted. IRAs have a […]
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Today I have a guest post from my friend Kristin Wong who writes on sites like LifeHacker and Mental_Floss. She also has her own website, www.thewildwong.com. Enjoy the post – she has great advice for anyone looking to freelance! When I first started my freelancing career, I thought I hit the mother lode. After months […]
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This post is on behalf of Qmee, but all opinions are solely mine Everyone knows I love finding ways to make extra money. My new book is solely focused how to make extra money to pay off debt faster. From entering giveaways to freelance writing, I’ve done a wide variety of things to make extra […]
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