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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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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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 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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This post is written by our regular contributor, Mike. Being more productive at work is a great goal to aim for but it isn’t always as simple as avoiding the break room or logging out of Facebook. Knuckling down and focusing harder could work for a while, but then at some point even hard work […]
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Whether it signals the beginning of a professional career, a move to a new city, or just the end of an era, graduating from college is one of the most memorable moments in our lives. But choosing a good gift for someone graduating – even someone you know well – can be tough. Nevertheless, with […]
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This post is written by our regular contributor, Mike. Saving money with every paycheck is common financial wisdom, but for most of us there will be times in our lives when simply saving money isn’t enough; finances become tight we start looking for ways to tighten the belt. The problem is that the measures we […]
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Frugal has become somewhat of a bad word in our vocabulary. It carries the negative connotations of being stingy or penny-pinching – the idea that you’re somehow missing out while others are having fun. But that’s not the definition of frugal, just one that we’ve come to associate with it. For the purposes of this article, […]
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Subscription boxes are all the rage these days, and for good reason: they save people time. With the internet we have more options than ever before, with more information than we know what to do with. By supplying members with a monthly box of food, clothes, or other products, subscription boxes save people the time […]
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