Moving can be frustrating. Nobody likes having to deal with packing, carrying heavy stuff, and having to adjust to a new setting. I’ve moved several times in the last few years and each time has been a learning experience of what to do and what not to do. As I’ve learned from relocating to different […]
Read More >>How to Have a Social Life When You’re On a Budget
To be honest with you, I used to not have an actual social life. I would wake up at 6 and go to bed at around 11 and work all day. Don’t be like me. The thing about entrepreneurship is that it’s draining, and if you stay there and do that every single day, you’ll […]
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 >>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 >>10 Reasons Why You Can’t Get Ahead Financially
Do you feel like you are constantly stuck in a financial rut? Maybe you are living paycheck to paycheck, or maybe you just never seem to be able to build up a savings or pay off debt. What do you have to do to get ahead? There are many reasons why you may not be […]
Read More >>Why You Should Spend Like You’re Broke
I’m not rich by any means, but one word of advice: “it’s not about how much you save; it’s about how much you keep.” I found this quote online a couple weeks ago. And it couldn’t be any further from the truth. Say you’ve got more money coming in. You’ve earned a promotion at work. You’ve […]
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 […]
Read More >>How to Have Hobbies Without Going Broke
Hobbies are a vital part of achieving a balanced life. Hobbies provide an opportunity to wipe out stress, enjoy ourselves, and give us sanity. All to often, however, we often only see the cost of hobbies, which can be particularly difficult to come to terms with while paying off debt or bettering our finances. You […]
Read More >>Not Investing At All? Here’s What You Are Sacrificing
Saving money is important. Having a diligent savings habit helps you reach your goals, get the things you want, and feel secure. Most people, even ones who aren’t “natural savers”, know the importance of saving money. Having a money cushion to assist you in times of emergency or a pop-up expense can be a lifesaver. […]
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