The holidays are quickly approaching, and while many people tend to spend a lot of money, have you ever considered the opportunity to make extra money over the holidays? With gifts to buy, travel to do, and money to donate, the holidays are a busy and expensive time of year for most of us. Take […]
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Have you ever thought about freelancing on the side? Maybe you are curious about how to make a full-time living as a freelancer? Whether you’re a writer, website architect, marketer, or graphic designer, freelancing is a profitable side hustle. And the appeal of freelancing is clear. Freelancing allows you to take on projects to make […]
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Everywhere you look there are stories reporting on the dissolution of marriages because of financial issues. What’s more is that many studies cite that money is the number one cause of divorce, and from that, we can infer that it’s the source of many fights. These stories and statistics don’t bode well for those who […]
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Do you know how you would handle a financial emergency? Emergency funds are an imperative part of financial wellness. As much as we all would like live without thinking an emergency will happen, failure to prepare can have dire consequences. Uncontrollable situations happen. Being prepared for an emergency will save yourself from financial difficulties or even […]
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If you were surprised at how fast summer flew by, you’ll need to come to terms with the fact there are only 3 months left in the year. Since the holiday season and New Year’s resolutions will be here before you know it, now is the perfect time to consider what you need to do […]
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It’s time for a job change, so you update your resume, let your references know, and get to sorting through listings on Monster, Craigslist, and Indeed. After submitting your resume a hundred times and writing a customized cover letter for each opening, you’re left wondering if you’re ever going to receive an actual response from […]
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Could your finances use a boost? A better question is: whose finances couldn’t need a boost? There are a lot of things you can do to improve your finances, from getting a better job to going back to school for a degree in a higher-paying industry. But there are also a lot of finance hacks […]
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Have you ever heard someone refer to negotiation as an art form? Successful negotiators go for what they want and get it. They earn more money because they ask for a raise, they get better deals, and they always seem to have people willing to barter with them. Why is that? To many, negotiating seems […]
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This is sponsored content on behalf of Self Lender, but all opinions are my own. We’ve written a lot about credit and credit scores on Young Adult Money, and for good reason: credit dictates how expensive your mortgage or car loan will be. With a bad credit score or a lack of credit history you […]
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If you’re in a relationship, chances are one of you is the breadwinner, or individual earning the most. Whether you’re in a new relationship or you’ve been married for years, breadwinner envy has likely made an appearance in your relationship. In some cases, one person might be the breadwinner by only a couple thousand dollars […]
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