Many people believe entrepreneurs are the ultimate risk takers. A career of finding your own clients, spending your own money to keep a business running, and the lack of a regular paycheck can prevent interested people from starting a business. But is starting your own business really that risky? Contrary to what many people think, […]
Read More >>Want to Work From Home? Here’s 15 Ideas to Get You Started
Ten years ago, working from home was not really an option. Most working individuals had to wake up, get the family ready, and commute to work, regardless of what their job was. Now, working from home is not only realistic, but it’s desirable. Some people like the idea of cutting out their commute entirely, while […]
Read More >>How I Landed Two Raises In Less than a Year
At Young Adult Money, we frequently cover how to make more money through side hustles. But what if the side income just isn’t enough? One way to increase your paycheck is, of course, to ask for a raise. And the truth is, you probably deserve one. Less than half of working Americans ever even ask […]
Read More >>5 Ways to Leave a Job on Good Terms
I’ve worked all sorts of jobs throughout my life. Each of them was different in terms of industry, time commitment, and job duties. Throughout my working life, despite working different jobs, I’ve noticed a few common things people do to sabotage themselves when it comes to leaving a job. There have been experiences where I’ve […]
Read More >>5 Things You Can Do to Take Your LinkedIn to the Next Level
You’ve heard it before: Linkedin is the Facebook for getting your career started. Thousands of business leaders check in to LinkedIn to connect with like-minded individuals and share how well their company is going. Linkedin is a great place to build your network, find job opportunities, or even find clients to fund your business. But, […]
Read More >>In a Career Rut? 5 Proactive Things to Do
We often like to think we can plan life out. Your job felt great when you first started. Everything seemed possible, your skills were being utilized and you got an income. Now, a few years later, things are different. You’re feeling stressed. Monday mornings are the bane of your existence, you live for the weekends, […]
Read More >>10 Reasons Why You Need to Start a Side Hustle Today
We talk a lot about side hustles on Young Adult Money, but we just can’t help ourselves. Side hustles have helped all of us to transform our financial situations drastically and build a desirable lifestyle for ourselves, where we can live with less financial strain. We believe everyone should have a side hustle, not only […]
Read More >>The Benefits of Being Underemployed
When most people think about underemployment, they don’t’ think of it as a good thing. Underemployment means there is a mismatch between your job and your skills and experience. Meaning, you could be making more money and have a more challenging, “better” job. On the surface being underemployed doesn’t seem to have benefits. After all, […]
Read More >>5 Things You Should Do to Start a Successful Side Hustle
I’m a big supporter of side hustles. Side hustles are powerful. They allow you to reach your financial goals faster. Plus, there is just something rewarding about doing your own thing and making money outside of the traditional 9-5. When it comes to side hustles, there is an abundance of ones to consider. DC wrote […]
Read More >>Why I’m Building a Freelance Business Instead of an Emergency Fund
What would you do if you were to lose your job? What would you do if the income from your job wasn’t enough to help you reach your financial goals? When people lose their jobs, one of two things usually happens. You may go into full on panic mode, scrambling to figure out how you’re […]
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