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Money management issues seem to hit young people the hardest, which can be the cause of much unhappiness and despair. Young adults often want to start off at a level their parents are living at, but they have no spending plan, no cash reserve, too much use of credit, non-constructive use of windfalls, no provisions for large expenses, underestimate the cost of ownership, careless shopping habits, and a "can't wait" attitude. At Youngmoney.com, college students and young adults can find articles, books, tips, and sound advice on personal finances and money management, all the tools and solutions they need to achieve financial freedom. Parents can set an example too by displaying financial competence, and teach and encourage their young adults to practice personal budgeting of income and finances to avoid a financial disaster in the future.

Personal money management techniques and services have become quite popular as more and more people, young and old alike, move towards a debt-free future through a variety of methods. Consumer credit counseling services offer confidential budget, credit, and housing advice in addition to debt management, financial education, and bankruptcy counseling. Money management tips and financial advice are available online from a number of sources including www.smartaboutmoney.org, sponsored by the National Endowment for Financial Education, and www.mymoney.gov, a starting point for information intended by the United States government to help improve financial literacy and education, from balancing a check book to investment planning. This organization provides sound advice and practical