Raising kids is no easy feat. And if you’re doing it alone as a single parent? That is completely admirable. There’s no doubt that handling finances as a single parent is a major challenge. But one major plus of handling finances alone is that you make all of the financial decisions. There is no bickering […]
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This is a sponsored post on behalf of our friends at Citizens Bank Despite Citizens Bank’s sponsorship, all opinions and/or advice are provided by YoungAdultMoney.com. #sponsored . Most students give little time or attention to their student loans while they’re in school. And who can blame them? Between classes, working, and everything else in life, […]
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How to Make Sure You Get a Tax Refund Next Year Many people go into tax season having on idea whether they will end up owing taxes or will be getting a refund. And while many finance experts may say that it’s best to not receive a refund, many feel better when they do receive […]
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How many times in your life have you switched banks? For most of us, we choose a bank and stay with them for years without really stopping to consider whether or not they are serving us properly anymore. We assume switching banks is an enormous hassle, and often settle for what our current bank is […]
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Not everyone invests with the intent to just make money. As of late, ethical investing is on the rise. What is ethical investing? In short, it’s investing with your personal social, religious, labor, environmental, and other beliefs in mind. Other names for ethical investing include sustainable investing, impact investing, or socially responsible investing. Essentially, when […]
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Who wouldn’t want to save a few dollars here and there? Traditional coupons can certainly help to lower your expenses, but can be a hassle to use. Clipping coupons and planning out a shopping trip can take hours, causing some people to give up on coupons altogether. Fortunately, there are easier ways to save without […]
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Love and bliss and…finances? Yes, finances aren’t the most fun thing to talk about with your partner, but money is a major factor in most relationships. Just like you need to have compatible personalities; you also need to speak the same financial language. Whether you’re relatively new together or have been committed for quite some […]
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Last November, thanks to a not so gentle nudge from a round of layoffs, I left the world of full-time employment to start my own business. As much as I love building something that is all my own, there is one thing from my old job that I miss dearly. No, it isn’t the paycheck […]
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The popularity of podcasts has been on the rise as of late, and for good reason. It’s a new – and some would argue better – way to consume content. Traditionally, reading and being taught in a classroom setting have been the few ways we can learn. Nowadays, it couldn’t be different. We are constantly […]
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Have you had to dip into your emergency fund recently? No worries – that’s what it’s there for. Unfortunately, after working so hard to stock your emergency fund, it can feel demoralizing to have to start over. But if you’ve built an emergency fund once, you can easily do it again. Here is how you […]
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