Archive - Modern Adult

What is a 50/30/20 Budget and Should You Use It?

Budgeting is overwhelming.

Jun 4 •

Amanda Claypool

May 2025

Tiller Money: The Best Budgeting App Out There

Tiller Money is a spreadsheet based budgeting tool. Here's why I think it's the best budgeting app out there.

May 7 •

Amanda Claypool

April 2025

Is Selling Your Clothes Really Worth It?

I sold some clothes to find out.

Apr 23 •

Amanda Claypool

The Modern Adult's Guide to Budgeting During a Recession

We're in a recession. Here's how you can adjust your budget to manage your finances during an economic downturn.

Apr 9 •

Amanda Claypool

March 2025

Maybe It’s Time to Call it Quits on DoorDash

DoorDash’s newest partnership wants to make it easier for you to finance fast food. Does this signal the economy might be in a more precarious state…

Published on Tomorrow Today • Mar 26

How to Go to College For Free

College is unaffordable and taking on student loan debt isn't a smart financial choice. If you're thinking about going to college, here's how you can do…

Mar 12 •

Amanda Claypool

February 2025

Yes, You Need a Chore Plan

Here’s how to create one that actually works.

Feb 26 •

Amanda Claypool

The Year of Less Review

How to discover that you’re already enough.

Feb 12 •

Amanda Claypool

January 2025

You Should Do a Grocery Audit – Here’s How

Modern Adult is all about home economics for today’s young adults.

Jan 29 •

Amanda Claypool

A Few Things You Shouldn’t Waste Money On This Year (Or Ever Again)

Want to improve your financial situation this year? Start by cutting out these expenses.

Jan 15 •

Amanda Claypool

December 2024

Good Energy: A Roadmap to Reclaim Your Metabolic Health

Good Energy explores the importance of metabolic health and how it can be used to overcome the side effects of the Standard American Lifestyle.

Dec 4, 2024 •

Amanda Claypool

November 2024

Peterson Academy Review: A New Alternative to College?

Last year, Jordan Peterson announced the launch of a new online university. Here's how it compares to going to college.

Nov 6, 2024 •

Amanda Claypool

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