About

Planning your weekends is difficult enough. Personal finance should be fun.

The whole goal of Studenomics is for you to become financially free when you’re young without missing a party.

Any financial “expert” that suggests you stay in 24/7, wear used clothing, and give up on fun is a complete loser. Don’t listen to them.

My name is Martin Dasko and I want you to have more money than ever while never missing out on life. You can find me drinking a coffee somewhere in the world…

I’m a 31 year old dude that loves personal finance, making money, and getting the most out of life. I don’t have any emotional story for you. I’ve always just been greedy. I’ve always wanted to enjoy life. If I could do it, then you certainly have no excuses.

School makes money talk boring and lame. It’s my job to make it fun and entertaining. Boring financial advice comes here to die.

I don’t just write about money. I workout. I freelance. I love to go on trips. I enjoy pro wrestling and grappling. I never miss a party. If you want more from me then you need to check out my Amazon Author Page to see the books that I’ve published. You should also subscribed to my podcast, Do You Even Hustle?

Why the need for Studenomics?

Your 20s and 30s should be the most exciting years of your whole life. You shouldn’t be broke or stuck in debt while the world passes you by. There’s enough people out there lecturing millennials. I’m here to show you what works and what doesn’t work.

I want you to get wild, go on trips, see the world, and always walk around with a smile on your face. I also want you to do this while not blowing your future. YOLO is real. I don’t want you to burn your money away because some rapper told you that you only live once.

I want you to save up for your first home, pay off your debt, start side business, and move up the ranks in your career. You don’t have to do all of those things that I just mentioned. If you do one of them I’ll be a happy man knowing that I helped you out. You get to choose your own adventure at Studenomics.

You can have anything that you want. You just can’t have everything that you want.

I don’t care if you want to pay off debt or make extra money to eat out more often. I got you covered.

Who’s the enemy here?

Mainstream financial advice is boring. College makes finance boring. Your parents and relatives all share the same lame advice. You’re tired of being confused about your money and your life in your 20s.

• Nobody wants to stay in.
• Nobody wants to be stuck in debt.
• Nobody wants to give up on their social life.

I’m here to tell you that you can save money and reach financial freedom without missing a party. I don’t want you to stress about pennies. I eat out almost every day and I go on many trips. I make money and save money where it counts. I’m ruthless on saving money in certain areas, while I freely spend on the things that matter to me.

“If you end up with a boring miserable life because you listened to your mom, your dad, your teacher, your priest, or some guy on television telling you how to do your shit, then you deserve it.” — Frank Zappa

Why should you listen to me?

That’s a picture of me from one of my trips. I’m not going to try to impress you with how professional I can be. I’m all about fun.

I actually have fun. I’m a wild man who manages to make money and have fun today without compromising tomorrow.

I’ve built decent credibility over the years. I’ve appeared live on Fox Business News. I’ve been mentioned by name in the New York Times and on CBS News. I’ve been covered on the top blogs (LifeHacker, The Simple Dollar, Get Rich Slowly, and many others). I’ve been invited to speak at the Federal Reserve Bank in Chicago. I also do public speaking at local high schools and events in the area.

On top of my social proof I’ve accomplished some of the following:

• Graduated from college debt free.
• Saved $25,000 before 25.
• Invested in rental properties.
• Grew my freelancing career.
• Made money off this blog.
• Self-published multiple books.
• Went on over a dozen trips in the last few years.
• Made a fool of myself many times (learned everything the hard way).
• Helped readers just like you. Check out our case studies! Jacquelyn paid off $48k worth of debt, Matt quit his job to make tables, and Theo started his own tutoring company.

Execution > education.

If you would like to accomplish any of those things, you came to the right place!

You want to see REAL results right now?

You’re in luck. I’m all about actionable steps and not just throwing out useless tips on how to save money by never wearing condoms.

• You want financial freedom by 30? The most detailed guide to getting there.
• You want to buy your first property? Everything you could possibly want to know is here.
• Exactly how you can travel even if you think you can’t afford it.
• Why your Tinder mindset is destroying your business goals.
• Five freelancers that are killing it with random services.
• How-to start investing when you’re feeling lost.

Check out the Studenomics TV trailer below and subscribe for the most entertaining financial show!

Is this blog for college students only?

For some this is studen-omics. For others it’s stud-enomics. Most started here as students when the blog went live in 2008 and have stuck around for the journey. It doesn’t matter where you are on this journey, we invite you to join us (as long as you like to have fun!).

I make mistakes all of the time. I write about them here and I’ve got no problems with laughing at my foolishness. On the other hand, I might brag once in a while about how I bought a condo when I was 20, how I graduated college debt free, or how I get to travel the world.

If you wish to contact me my email is md @ studenomics dot com. Feel free to say hello or offer to buy me a coffee. You can also use this contact form.

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“I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring.” — David Bowie

– Martin