Category: Creator Economy

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Starting a Blog in 2021: Setting Up, Growing, and Monetizing Your Site
It’s crazy to think that, just a few years ago, the term “blog” was just a strange word that few fully understood. Today there are blogs for just about any topic or niche you could conceive of and a diverse array of talented writers producing content for an equally diverse set of audiences. The question...
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FinCon X Recap: A Different Kind of FinCon
For most people, 2020 has left little to look forward to. If you're anything like me, the year has been one canceled plan after another. That's why I wasn't at all surprised when the final decision not to hold FinCon 2020 in Long Beach, California was made. Yet, another announcement that accompanied this news did...
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In the Interest of Transparency: My Personal Finances and Approach to Money
When I first started writing about personal finance, it's safe to say that I didn't really know what I was doing. That's why I mostly took the approach of sharing what I was learning in regards to finance as well as sharing experiences I had already acquired. Additionally, I've often strived to give context for...
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Pros and Cons of Using an iPad for Productivity
A few months ago, during a bout of the quarantine blues, I began watching a lot of videos about the iPad. Previously, while I thought such a device might be fun, I never really saw much of a need for it. That was until I started to see more people talking about the enhanced keyboard...
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The Author Journey: Combating Headwinds
A few months ago, I resolved to finally get cracking on a book idea that had been floating around in my head for some time now. To correspond with this goal, I also decided to launch a monthly blog series taking you through the ups and downs of preparing a manuscript. Well, this particular entry...
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The Author Journey: About the Book I'm Working On
Over the past few months, I've been penning a blog post series here on Money@30 chronicling a book project I'm writing. In previous editions, I've looked at how I was preparing myself to write as well as sharing the successes and stumbles I've encountered while trying to put pen to paper (or finger to keyboard,...
The Author Journey: What's Working (and What's Not) With My Process So Far
Last month, I kicked off an article series in conjunction with a new book project I'm currently working on. True to my word, with one month now past, I'm back to provide an update and offer some insight into the process. This time around, I wanted to follow-up on a few things I discussed in...
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The Author Journey: Book Preparation and Taking My First Steps
Next month will mark the five year anniversary of my book The E-Ticket Life. That's absolutely insane to me as it feels like hardly any time has passed since that first box of books arrived at my doorstep. Just as crazy is the fact that it's been nearly three years since I released the ebook...
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5 Ways to Refresh Your YouTube Channel
Perhaps the most common piece of advice provided to YouTube creators who are just starting out is "be consistent." Typically, this means sticking to a schedule and delivering new content with reliable regularity — something that is incredibly important for growth. However, is it possible to be too consistent? In other words, when is it...
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Is Working for Yourself Really So Risky?
Does the thought of starting your own business or being otherwise self-employed scare the crap out of you? It would for me too...if I wasn't already doing it. What's more, my wife recently celebrated two years of the freelance life herself, meaning that neither of us has had a traditional employee role for some time...
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YouTube Studio: Exploring Some Recent Updates for Creators
If you’re a creator on YouTube, you may have noticed some changes to YouTube Studio as of late. Little by little, YouTube has been updating the ecosystem in which channels upload their videos, navigate analytics, and more. Like with any changes to popular platforms, these updates haven’t been without some controversy — although YouTube has...
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Is Now the Time to Write a Book? 5 Tips for Starting Your Manuscript While in Quarantine
Spending a lot of time at home lately? Unless you're an essential worker, you probably are (or should be). And while most people seem to be spending their newfound free time consuming Tiger King or whatever the new, hot streaming show is by the time you read this, others are taking advantage of this quarantine...
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Why I Love Using the Ultimate Burner Email Addresses
In my line of work (yes, I just referred to blogging as a "line of work"), there are times when I want to get more info on a product or service but doing so requires me to enter an email address. However, knowing how annoying these companies can be once I've provided them with this...
Travel Tuesday: Anker MagGo UFO 3-in-1 Charger Review - Travel With Fewer Cables
To me, one of the most annoying parts of traveling in 2025 is ensuring that I pack chargers for all of the various devices I plan on bringing with me. That's why, in the past, I've been a fan of Rolling Square's InCharge multi-purpose cables that have built-in adapters. But, even then, I still find...
Bilt is Surveying Cardholders — The Glimpse Inside is Fascinating
At the end of last year, Bilt sent a letter to customers teasing some of their visions for the future of the program and the Bilt Mastercard. Then, earlier this week, they announced that cardholders would soon be receiving a survey on the topic. Now that said survey has arrived, it's revealing some intriguing insight...
Welp. I Got Another Credit Card — Why I'm Excited About Mesa
I love writing about credit cards and, in turn, I also love having solid rewards cards... up to a point, that is. Unlike some other bloggers I follow who regularly apply for and churn rewards cards, I've tried to be more selective and thoughtful about what cards I ultimately add to my wallet. But every...