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Try These Positive Money Mindset Exercises

I used to be skeptical of the impact of a positive money mindset, but recently my opinion has changed. I’m a naturally skeptical person, and it’s easy to write-off positive mindset as a bunch of BS. After all, thinking positively doesn’t guarantee success. But the more I’ve reflected on it, the more I’ve realized […]

Alternatives to Dave Ramsey

Dave Ramsey has written some of the best-selling books on personal finance and helped millions get out of credit card and other debt. So why would you want to look for alternatives to Dave Ramsey? If he’s helped millions, why wouldn’t anyone and everyone who has struggled with debt simply buy his book, take […]

Before You Contribute to a 529 Plan – Read This

If you are one of those who was lucky enough to not have student loans, you likely know someone else who had them or has them. It’s also almost impossible to avoid the near-daily reminders of how big of an issue student loan debt has become. It’s natural to want to help your children […]

Credit Cards for American Airlines Miles

If you fly American Airlines and are looking for a credit card that aligns to the airline, you are in luck: there are a number of options. In fact, there may be more options for American Airlines credit cards than any other airline. Like other large airlines, American Airlines flies all across the United […]

A Step-By-Step Plan for Taking Control of Your Financial Life

Do you ever feel like your financial life can get overwhelming quick? Bills can pile up. Then there is all the things you “should” be doing with your money. It can be easy to take the “out of sight, out of mind” approach to money. But I think we all know that eventually you […]

No Annual Fee Credit Cards with No Foreign Transaction Fees for September 2020

Travelling abroad usually isn’t that cheap, and between your airplane, hotel or Airbnb, food and drinks, and entertainment costs, most people don’t have much appetite for unnecessary fees. Thankfully with the number of credit cards available today, there is no reason to pay foreign transaction fees when travelling abroad. The best part about the […]

Starting to Invest? PLEASE Keep it Simple. Here’s How.

I’m one of those people who tend to over-complicate things. I’m always trying to take things to the next level of detail. Or think of a different approach to something. Sometimes this is helpful, such as in my day job in corporate finance where I’m looking at how different variables may impact a forecasting […]

The Best Personal Finance Books for 2019 College Grads

It can be tough to find time to focus on personal finance while you are in college. After all, college students have very little “extra” time. They are trying to perform well in all their classes, and many have numerous obligations outside of class such as working, volunteering, organization involvement, and social lives. And […]

Use this Hack to Get Free Magazine Subscriptions (Legally)

For the past few years my wife and I haven’t paid a dime towards magazines, but we’ve received a handful of magazine subscriptions. There’s a ton of free content online, so it can be difficult to justify magazine subscriptions. But what if you can get magazine subscriptions (legally) free of charge? Today I’ll share […]

$100 Visa Gift Card Giveaway [Exclusive to Young Adult Money]

Excited to announce today that we partnered with Ebates on a $100 Visa gift card giveaway! This giveaway is exclusive to Young Adult Money and you won’t find it on other websites. For those who don’t know what Ebates is, it’s primarily a cash back website. When you shop online at stores like Target, […]