The old advice about writing goes that you should write about what you know, and that’s probably a good reason why we write about side hustling so often here at Young Adult Money. YAM itself was started as DC’s side hustle. His first book, Hustle Away Debt, is all about using those techniques he learned […]
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Most of us know, intuitively, that debt is a big problem, especially here in America. Guaranteed, you don’t have to look very far into your circle of friends or family to find someone who has debt. However, when we think of debt, most of us tend to associate it with credit card debt. The reality is […]
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Often when I’m traveling or thinking about taking another trip somewhere, the way I try to convince myself it’s ok is by renegotiating my money goals. Have you ever had a conversation with yourself like that? “I just traveled to Asia over the summer, but I really want to go to the South America this […]
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Last week I wrote about common budgeting mistakes, as well as some suggestions for better strategies. But success isn’t just about avoiding the biggest pitfalls. It’s also about the daily grind of sticking to your budget, and that’s where a lot of people get into trouble. If, like I used to, you’re finding it easy […]
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For many young adults, affording basic necessities can be a challenge. If you’re underemployed, your living expenses (like rent) may be taking a huge bite out of your income. After all of your bills are accounted for (especially student loans), do you find yourself struggling to make it to the end of the month with […]
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Most young professionals work hard – very hard. We’re eager to prove ourselves, to move up in the company or better our craft, but this comes at a cost. Usually this cost is stress and while stress itself is neither uncommon nor necessarily a bad thing for your work, prolonged periods of intense stress can […]
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Last Summer I was approached by a publisher to write a book. I immediately knew what I was going to write about: side hustles. Side hustles are such a big part of my story and have had a big impact on my life. They’ve allowed me to tap into my entrepreneurial side without leaving my […]
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It took me a while to come around on budgets, I have to admit. Through my 20s and into my early 30s, I bounced back and forth between writing down occasional budgets on the backs of envelopes and not really tracking my money at all. In other words, I wasn’t organized with my finances, and […]
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Has your spending been a little out of control lately? Maybe you went on a shopping spree to get the latest fashion now that the seasons are changing. Or maybe you decided to treat yourself and went a little overboard. Or maybe you just have an ongoing spending issue, and you finally want to kick […]
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It does seems counterproductive, doesn’t it? Rewarding your financial discipline by dipping into those very same hard-earned finances sounds like something you should avoid. After all, shouldn’t more money in the bank or less debt to pay off be the reward in and of itself? The simple answer to that question is, yes, of course […]
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