This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. It wasn’t long ago that I was still making monthly payments of $92 to Verizon Wireless. That was $1,104 per year. Quite a price to pay just to text and surf the web (I’m not very attached to my phone). I was trying to make as many […]
Read More >>5 Budget Rules You Should Break
This post is from our regular contributor, Kristi. Some financial experts swear by strict adherence to a budget if you ever want to get ahead and stop living paycheck to paycheck. Budgets are powerful tools which help train you to live within your means and start saving for your future. If you aren’t careful though, […]
Read More >>Do’s and Don’ts of Credit Card Rewards
This post is from our regular contributor, Erin. It’s summer, and that means the travel bug is making its way around! If you’re sitting on the sidelines without a place to go because you didn’t have the extra money in your budget for a vacation, you might be interested in knowing more about credit card […]
Read More >>$100 Shop Your Way Gift Card Giveaway
This is a sponsored post. I am a Shop Your Way blogger, but all opinions are my own. Today I am excited to announce our latest giveaway – a $100 Shop Your Way gift card! The Shop Your Way program rewards members for buying the products and services they need and want every day. Unlike […]
Read More >>Time is Money: Do You Budget Your Time Effectively?
This post is from our regular contributor, Kristi. Most people realize the benefits of meticulously planned budgets. Budgets allow you to recognize week spots in your finances, secure your money, eliminate wasteful spending, and encourage growth through investing. As simple as they are, budgets are powerful tools that anyone can use to help get ahead financially. We’ve all […]
Read More >>Have You Asked Your Significant Other These 5 Money Questions?
This post is from our regular contributor, Erin. Have you spoken to your significant other about your financial beliefs, values, and goals? Or have you let that conversation fall by the wayside because you’re too afraid to have it? Bringing up money in a relationship can be difficult, but it’s an absolute must, especially before […]
Read More >>7 Ways to Make More Money
This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. Last week, we published a fantastic guide to getting started with side hustling. A lot of you were excited to see such a resource, and some of you commented you wish you knew where to start. Others lamented they didn’t have enough time to commit to a […]
Read More >>5 Friends Who Can Hurt Your Finances
This post is by our regular contributor, Kristi. Variety is the spice of life. Surrounding yourself with people from different backgrounds, belief systems, and practices helps keep your perspective on life fresh and exciting. Having friends of all races, religions, and income levels keeps you grounded, genuine, and open to new ideas. Most of the […]
Read More >>The Ultimate Guide to Side Hustling
This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. We fully believe in the power of having a side hustle here at Young Adult Money. If you’re a veteran reader, it’s quite obvious from our extensive catalog of posts on earning side income. However, for newer readers interested in side hustling, we wanted to make things […]
Read More >>Why Your College Major Shouldn’t Define You
This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. How many of you are employed in the same field you studied in college? As the Class of 2015 recently graduated, I was reminded of the period of time between when I graduated and when I began my first job. I knew straight away there was an […]
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