Somehow, the holidays always seem to come as a surprise. The season approaches quickly, and it can feel like you’re doing nothing but spending money on travel, gifts, and parties. The holiday season should leave you feeling sentimental, peaceful, and nostalgic. But many of us endure feelings of stress, whether financially or emotionally. Luckily, there […]
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I blogged for the first time about a decade ago and I started Young Adult Money four and a half years ago. Having written close to 1,000 blog posts and been involved in the blogosphere for my entire adult life, I wouldn’t be surprised if people rolled their eyes when I say “blogging is the […]
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Burnout. It strikes everyone at one time or another. More specifically, burnout related to work is becoming more and more popular especially for younger working professionals. You might have gone to college, graduated, found a job, and realized that your role at work got old super quick. You might have felt uninspired, restless, and fed […]
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Some of us went to college with an idea of what we wanted to do in mind. We picked a major, dedicated the next 4-8 years to studying, and graduated with a diploma and maybe some experience in our field. Fast forward a few years, and you’re disenchanted with your career. It’s not the dream […]
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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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There’s an overwhelming number of options for credit cards, so trying to find the best credit card can be tough. When I think of a good credit card for everyday purchases, it naturally leads me to cash back credit cards. They offer consistent rewards and typically have no annual fees. Cash back credit cards are […]
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“Can money buy happiness?” This is the age old question we always seem to come back to when questioning whether or not we should devote the time to earn more money, or when we’re broke college students wondering if life would be easier if we just had more money. This question is so important, psychologists […]
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I’ve been on a journey to improve my finances for a few years now. In that time, I’ve focused on a combination of earning more and downsizing and cutting expenses. Both of these tactics have helped me save more money, pay off more debt, and become more financially stable. I love having the ability to […]
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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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