I went to a private four-year university for undergrad. Some of the people I met throughout my time there were education majors. It’s very common to leave my alma mater with tens of thousands in student loans. It’s also common for teachers to make very little at the beginning of their careers. Not surprisingly […]
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If you spend even just a couple of years in corporate you likely will catch on to the fact that a lot of skills are transferable across different corporate functions. Yes, someone who works in finance is going to have specialized skills for their area, just like someone in marketing or human resources will […]
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If you read blogs and articles about pursuing financial independence, many writers will put entrepreneurship on a pedestal while looking down on a traditional 9-5. There are many reasons for this, one being the fact that many of these writers are inherently biased against 9-5 jobs. They themselves likely want to be a solopreneur, […]
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You finished all your work. Your manager is busy. You don’t have anything else assigned to you that needs to get done. You don’t know what you should do next. You’re bored. Many corporate office workers have found themselves in this situation. It could be because you are new to the team or company, […]
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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 […]
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How would you like to have your student loans forgiven? Tax free? This is a silly question to ask. Anyone with student loans would like to have their forgiven tax free! Many are becoming aware that there is a way to have your student loans forgiven through a process called Public Service Loan Forgiveness, […]
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For most people, the start of the year means a new budget for your employer, and most employers hand out annual salary increases. Whether you receive a small bump or a large increase, it’s certainly a good feeling to have more money in your pocket. Before you go and spend all that extra cash, […]
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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. We’ve all been there. We planned on getting up early and working out to kick our day off right. But when that alarm goes off our bed feels warm […]
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Do you ever wonder if you’ll be able to scale your life as a freelancer into a full-blown career? If so, we’re here to say that your dream is definitely achievable! In fact, many entrepreneurs got their start doing freelance work – and now make a solid living doing what they love most. Whether you […]
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Are you stuck in your current career path? Do you feel limited by what you chose as a college major? Or, you just aren’t sure that your current job is for you? The good news is you don’t ever have to stay in your current career. No matter your experience, education, or financial situation, you […]
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