A new year means new goals. It gives you a fresh start to reevaluate where you are in life and where you want to be. Why not make it a goal to save more money in the new year? Having personal financial goals is imperative to owning your money. Without a goal, your money isn’t […]
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What’s the first thing you do when finances are a little tight? You likely start pinching your pennies and practicing frugality as much as possible. Maybe it was skipping a night out with friends. Maybe you started clipping coupons. Or maybe you decided to stop spending money on clothing. Frugality is a tool for improved […]
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Tax season is almost here. Most people tend to let their holiday hangover wear off before they even start thinking about taxes, but if you have time, you might want to start doing a few small things to begin preparing for tax season now. Tax season can be a very stressful time, especially if you’re […]
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All – this will be Erin’s last post for Young Adult Money as a regular contributor. She started writing for us over two years ago(!) You can see her first post from October 2014 here. Erin has been a huge asset to Young Adult Money and we wish her the best with her blog, her […]
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Being in debt is like a double-edged sword. Not only is it challenging to get out of debt, but it’s difficult to save for the future to ensure you won’t be in debt again. How can we get out of debt and stay debt-free? According to NerdWallet, the average debt per household in America is over […]
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Side hustle income can be a great boost to your finances. Whether your goal is paying down student loan debt or other debt, building an emergency fund, funding travel, or something else, side hustle income may be just what you need to reach your goal. Side hustle income is great, but most people who start […]
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The word “networking” can be scary to a lot of people, especially if you’re an introvert. Of course, as most of us know, networking is a necessary evil if we want to further our careers. So how can we make it less painful? There are a few ways, and I can say from experience that […]
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It’s no secret that weddings are extremely expensive. According to CNN Money, the average American wedding is over $32,000! While it’s understandable to want to invest in your wedding, if you have debt or major savings goals, a wedding can become majorly problematic for your finances. Luckily, with some smart money moves and refocusing of your […]
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The world of podcasting has expanded greatly in the last few years. I remember attending a conference for financial bloggers and hearing about everyone’s plans to get into podcasting just two years ago. This past year, at that same conference, I’m fairly certain a record number of live podcasts happened. It’s not hard to figure out […]
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As a freelancer, your number one priority is finding work and getting paid, right? But finding freelance clients can be overwhelming, scary, and frustrating, especially when you’re just starting out, or when you’re in a slump. Many freelancers – myself included – have come close to throwing in the towel because whatever we were doing […]
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