First, I’d like to say Merry Christmas to everyone. I hope you are able to spend some time with family and friends. And maybe see the new Star Wars film – at least that’s what I’m doing today. For today’s post I thought it would be fitting to look back on the past year of […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Kristi. Tired of spending money? I know I am. Especially after gift-giving and string of holiday parties, my bank account always feels a bit too light for comfort this time of the year, even though I do my best to keep it frugal. You don’t need to spend […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. It’s no secret young adults are struggling with crippling student loan debt. We go to college with high hopes and graduate to a rude awakening. In 2015, the average borrower graduated with over $35,000 of student loan debt, though some struggle to make that much in one year. Back […]
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This post was written by our contributor, Kristi. Real estate investing may seem like a risky business, and it can be, but just about anyone who works hard enough and smart enough can use real estate investing as a lucrative way to increase their net worth. Retirement based on cash flow streams from rental income […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. I know what you’re thinking. Insurance, the most boring thing ever (besides retirement). Who cares? You should. Do you care about your family? (Silly question, right?) If you answered, “Yes,” then you should care about life insurance. Do you have treasured possessions in your apartment or house? […]
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In my 7+ years of blogging and 3+ years of running Young Adult Money, I’ve spent a lot of time trying to figure out the best way to improve my blog. It’s not always obvious what you can do to improve your blog, especially for new bloggers or bloggers who are just starting to get […]
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This post was written by our contributor, Kristi. LinkedIn has become increasingly important in the job market. If you don’t have a LinkedIn account, and you’re looking for a job, stop what you’re doing (right after you read this post) and create a LinkedIn profile. Whether a company initially finds you on LinkedIn, or first […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. What if I told you that you can’t afford to not start saving for retirement, especially when you’re in your 20s or early 30s? Have you ever stopped to think about how much money you might need in retirement? Or how costly health care may be by […]
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As some of you know I have a book coming out in May 2016. (Update: The book has been released! Hustle Away Debt is available at Amazon and at Barnes & Nobles!) Just a couple weeks ago I submitted the final draft to my publisher. Not surprisingly, many people have asked me the past few […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Kristi. Your fiancé just proposed (or you popped the question), and the answer was a resounding, “YES!” Before you can say “I do,” however, you’ll have quite a few expenses to budget for. There are always ways to keep wedding costs down, but a traditional affair can cost […]
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