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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Other Posts By David Carlson
8 Often Overlooked Finance Hacks that Boost Your Finances
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 […]
Read More >>This Simple Tool Helps Build your Credit Score
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 […]
Read More >>It’s Simple: Millennials Want More Money!
Over the past few years I’ve spent a lot of time reviewing research that is focused on millennials. In particular I’ve looked at research that has been focused on millennials and money as well as millennials and careers. What I want to argue today is this: when it comes to a career and a job, […]
Read More >>Every Credit Card I’ve Ever Churned
A couple weeks ago I shared the 7 keys to successful travel hacking. Being organized, having time on your side, and other keys were mentioned. It’s now the post that I tell others to read if they are just getting started with travel hacking. My goal with that post was to save others potentially painful […]
Read More >>Use this Spreadsheet to Track your Student Loans
With student loan debt surpassing $1.4 trillion and the average college grad leaving school with over $30,000 in student loans, student loans are a real challenge millions face in the United States. More likely than not you or someone you know has student loans. Keeping your student loan data organized and being aware of how […]
Read More >>How to Make More Money at your 9-5
Almost everyone I meet and talk to wants to increase their income. And why not? Increased income can mean, among other things, paying off debt faster, retiring earlier, having the opportunity to travel more, and having freedom when it comes to how you spend your time. Here on Young Adult Money we talk a lot […]
Read More >>Here’s How You Can Get a Free $400 By Switching Banks
Last Friday we shared a quick hack to make a free $25. It was a simple, easy, hack. And $25 for little effort is hard to argue with. But what if you could do a different hack and make a lot more than $25? What about $400? Yes, you heard me right. $400! The […]
Read More >>Here’s What I Recommend for a First Credit Card
There are hundreds of credit card options out there, so how does someone pick their first credit card? “What should I get for my first credit card?” is a question I hear often. What I’ve learned over the past few years is that most people are not looking for a list of options, they […]
Read More >>Use this Hack to Make a Quick $25
Today I have a quick hack to share with you that will help you make a quick $25. It’s pretty simple: If you sign up for a Capital One 360 bank account using this link, you will get $25 after you deposit $250. Yes, it really is that simple! The only downside is the fact […]
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