As much as we value education in the United States, it doesn’t change one fact that casts a dark cloud over higher education: student loans can feel like an impossible, insurmountable challenge. Even if you land a job out of college that pays decently, those monthly student loan payments can still be painful. They […]
Read More >>The Top Reasons to Confront your Student Loan Debt
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 kicked off the year here at Young Adult Money with a challenge to anyone with student loans: take control of your student loans and your financial life. This […]
Read More >>5 Money Questions to Discuss with your Partner
Let’s face it – it can be uncomfortable to talk to your significant other about money, especially if you haven’t’ been dating for long. But avoiding talking about money altogether can put a huge strain on your future relationship. In fact, according to a survey by MagnifyMoney, 21 percent of divorces happen due to […]
Read More >>How Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Works
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, […]
Read More >>Smart Things to Do with Your Pay Raise
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, […]
Read More >>Tips for Moving Across the Country with Pets
Moving is a stressful task in itself. And moving to a new city or state can be even more stressful. But what about moving across the country – with pets? Yes, I recently moved from the east coast to the west coast with my husband, cat, and dog. And while it was stressful at times, […]
Read More >>5 Things You Should Know About Your Student Loans
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. College and graduate school can be exhausting. Which begs the question: Why can’t student loans be simple? Unfortunately, student loans are complicated. The good news is that if you […]
Read More >>How Credit Card Rewards Can Help You Achieve Your Travel Goals
You probably have heard stories of people who travel for free with credit card rewards, but you might wonder if it’s really possible for you. Using credit card rewards to earn free or reduced trips isn’t easy. You have to evaluate the best programs for you, choose the right travel rewards credit card, and track […]
Read More >>The Personal Finance Tools I Use Every Month
With so many personal finance tools out there it can be overwhelming to decide which to use. I’ve been asked by others which tools I use. While I test out many tools and apps, there are some that I use more consistently than others. I should say that some tools that are really useful but […]
Read More >>How to Get Started as a Freelance Writer with No Experience
Freelance writing can be a lucrative side hustle – if you know what you’re doing. Kristin Wong is a freelance writer and journalist who moved to Los Angeles in 2010 to pursue a writing career. Since then, she’s written for Fox Digital, MSN Living, Glamour magazine, and now regularly contributes to the New York Times. […]
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