Maui, Hawaii – a place I wouldn’t mind visiting twice in my lifetime.
Welcome to the Weekly Quick Hits Roundup! Every week I write a weekly wrap-up of things that were going on here at Young Adult Money, a few personal updates/thoughts, and finally a few posts I read this week that I thought were worth sharing.
We also have our giveaway roundup every Friday. This Friday there are over 250 giveaways listed that end today (9/27) through next Thursday (10/3).
Below are the posts from this week:
- On Monday I asked Thinking about Going Back to School? 5 Things to Consider. Going to college initially is usually an easy choice. Going back for an advanced degree, to finish a degree, or to get another undergrad degree can be a very difficult decision.
- On Tuesday I shared 10 Reasons to Get a Discover it Credit Card. I’ve used Discover almost exclusively over the past five or six years. You’ll see why if you read this post.
- On Wednesday our staff writer Cat shared Three Amazing Things to Buy in India. Her husband traveled there this Summer for a few weeks so she has some unique insights.
- On Thursday we had a guest post from Romona Bradham, who blogs at Monasez.com. She shared 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Let Your Parents Influence Your Financial Decisions in Your 20s.
Update Time
- New Staff Writer – Our new staff writer’s first post will be on Tuesday. I hope you all come and give her a warm welcome!
In case you’re wondering, this has no impact on Cat’s Wednesday posts. We recently signed a new contract through the end of the year so be sure to stop by on Wednesdays and check out her posts.
- A New Obsession of Mine – I don’t know if it’s because I’ve watched too much Property Brothers or HGTV in general, but I’ve been having fun recently thinking up how I want to renovate our house down the road. I’ve spent a ton time thinking about how different layouts would work and I think I’ve finally thought up the ideal basement and upstairs layout.
The ironic thing is that we haven’t even lived there a year yet and have a rental suite set up in the basement and have no intention of changing that layout in the near future. But hey, it’s fun to plan for the future.
- New Workout Goal – Lots of “new” stuff this week. I set a new workout goal this week: run at least 3 miles a day, 4 days a week, for at least three weeks. This is week one and I should finish up day four today after work. My main reason for doing this is to get back in the habit of running on a consistent basis week-in and week-out. Once I have that going for me I would like to start a lifting plan. I have never consistently lifted over a long period of time, so I’d really like to give it a shot.
- Pinterest – I’m always looking to expand the presence of Young Adult Money through social media. Last week I finally signed up for a Pinterest account. Follow our boards here (we’ll follow back!).
Posts of the Week:
- Alexa from Single Mom Income shared Laser Focus: How to Make Your Side Business Grow Faster.
- Nick from A Young Pro shared Monthly Twitter Tips – The Best Books for a Young Person to Read.
- Katie from Ask the Young Professional gave some advice in Using Your Twenties To Prepare For Your Future.
- Pauline from Reach Financial Independence tells you how you can Rent our little house in Guatemala on Airbnb!.
- J. Money from Budgets Are Sexy asks 3 Awesomely Random Yard Sale Finds.
What are your plans this weekend? Are you on Pinterest? If you are, any tips for a relative noob? Any workout/exercise goals?
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Thank you for the mention! I signed up for Pinterest once but just could not get into it.I definitely don’t think Pinterest is for me!! I am just going to stick with Twitter.
SingleMomIncome No problem! I hear you, there is something to be said about being committed to just one or a few social media sites instead of trying to juggle all of them.
Thanks, DC, for including me in your weekly round up! I just followed your boards on Pinterest as well :)
AskTheYoPro Thanks for the follow and no problem on the mention! I hope you have a great weekend!
You’re killing me with these Friday pics DC! :) I signed up for Pinterest several months ago and really have not done anything with it. I should though as I’ve heard it can be a great source of traffic. I am busy brewing more beer with my brother this weekend and likely a little work.
FrugalRules Haha I have had a lot of fun with the Friday pics. I’ve also heard good things about traffic from Pinterest, and overall I just see it as another place to get my content out there. Hope you have a great weekend!
I like the running goal. That’s something I really had going for a while but have definitely let slip. Glad to hear at least someone is on track.
Matt @ Mom and Dad Money You should get back into it! I have had periods where I was committed to running regularly but also periods where I completely stopped. I feel so much better when I get those regular workouts in, though.
I signed up for a pinterest account but haven’t been able to get into it. I just never have anything interesting to pin! I do like to look at other people’s boards though!
SavvyWithSaving Yeah some people have a TON of boards filled with great ideas. I would love to be one of those people, but it will probably take some time.
I’m on Pinterest but I haven’t had much time to be active. There is only time for so much social media…know what I mean?
Anyway, hope you have a great weekend!
Holly at ClubThrifty Exactly! I tweeted that exact thought yesterday. There’s so many different places you can post things and interact on, etc., there is only so much time in a day to do it all.
Hope you have a great weekend as well!
Awww man, now I want to go back to Maui! Thanks for the mention David.
ayoungpro I don’t blame you for wanting to go back to Maui haha. No problem about the mention, hope you have a great weekend!
That workout goal sounds like a good idea. Cara and I work out at least 4 times a week and it makes us feel so much better. Have a good weekend!
Ca$hFunny Yeah I love working out but I have such little time (even with sleeping less than 6 hours a night) that sometimes I have to cut it out. But getting a decent run in four times a week is doable I think.
Looking forward to seeing who the new staff writer will be! Good luck with the running as well. Have a great weekend!
Beachbudget Glad you are looking forward to seeing her post! Hope you have a good weekend too!
thank you for the mention, the running goal is ambitious! Will you be running indoors?
RFIndependence I only run indoors even in the Summer because of my allergies. Hopefully by next Summer they will be under control and i can spend more time outside.
You’re killing me with the Maui pic – I was their last summer and would so love to return!
I like the workout plan, I started doing something similar a few months ago and I love how I feel. I also use the MyFitnessPal app to track what I eat and the results have been really promising so far.
Good luck on the new workout goal! Running is still something I need to get used to haha
Have a great weekend mate.
Hi David,
I always forget that people pay thousands to come out here to Hawaii what I take for granted. Go to Maui, write a few posts and it’s a business expense.
Like to see your running prowess growing DC…..we should go for a run sometime when up in your area for a weekend. :)