This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. So, you want to start a freelance business. Have you thought about how you’re going to price your services? Or what types of services you want to offer? Or how much value you can provide? Do you know if there’s demand for the services you’re offering? Pricing freelance services […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. We talk a lot about earning more here on Young Adult Money, mostly because it’s limitless. It’s much more freeing to increase your earning power than it is to cut back on all your expenses. It also gives you more room to grow in the future. However, […]
Read More >>7 Things to do With Side Hustle Income
This post was written by our regular contributor, Erin. Side hustle income is all the rage these days, especially with the millennial generation. It’s one of the most flexible ways to earn more money. But…why exactly are people so crazy about earning more? Side hustles require a lot of motivation and dedication, and without a […]
Read More >>How to Choose the Best Bank
This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. When’s the last time you thought about switching banks? Is the bank you have now the one you started with years and years ago? A lot of people never think twice about their banking situation for a number of reasons. It can be a hassle to switch […]
Read More >>Why Having a Short-Term Mindset Hurts Your Finances
This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. Quick, put yourself in these scenarios and answer honestly: You see that one thing you’ve been coveting for months, and it’s on sale. You didn’t budget for it, but it’s a steal. Do you buy it, or do you wait? You’ve been tossing around the idea of buying […]
Read More >>I Just Got Laid Off…What Should I Do Now?
This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. You just got the news from your boss: you no longer have a job. Whether it was a surprise or you had a feeling it was coming, getting laid off is one of the most jolting things that can happen to you. You went from thinking everything’s […]
Read More >>7 Ways to Put Financial Stress to Rest
This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. Who hasn’t felt stressed about money at some point in their life? 72% of adults feel stressed about their finances at least some of the time, while 26% feel the strain most or all of the time, according to a study by the American Psychological Association. If you’re […]
Read More >>10 Examples of Unexpected Expenses to Plan For
This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. I don’t think any of us are strangers to unexpected expenses. It’s Murphy’s Law in action at the worst times: anything that can go wrong, will go wrong, and when you least expect it. Have you ever been slammed with bill after bill in one month because you […]
Read More >>How to Get Rid of Cable (But Still Watch TV)
This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. The average U.S. household pays $100 per month (or $1,200 per year) for cable. Think about what you could do with an extra $100 per month. If you got rid of cable, you could save $100 for a vacation, put it toward student loans, or invest in yourself […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. Do you know what your net worth is? Or how to calculate it? Do you even care what the number is? I’ve been torn on the “net worth” debate for a while. Some people live by it, others barely think about it. So we’re on the same page, […]
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