Creator Economy
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Personal Finance Blog Income Report Roundup: July 2018
Having come across several personal finance blogger income reports since starting this site, a couple months ago I launched a new feature compiling some of these reports and adding what lessons I took away from them. Aptly titled my Personal Finance Blogging Income Report Roundup, this time around I’ll be looking at reports published for…
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Countdown to #FinCon18: What I’m Most Excited About at This Year’s Expo
Just a few weeks ago, I wrote my first Countdown to #FinCon18 piece talking about how I was preparing for this year’s expo, which at the time was six weeks away. Now we’re less than a month out from the big day and I’m starting to get excited — like, really excited. Not only have I…
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Countdown to #FinCon18: 7 Ways I’m Preparing for This Year’s Event
It’s happening — in just six weeks, I’ll be attending my first ever FinCon expo! Held in sunny Orlando, Florida this time around, the event will take place September 26th through the 29th, with passes still available. With so many of the personal finance bloggers I read and look up to set to attend as…
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Snapchat Spectacles Review — Silly Splurge or YouTube Tech Tool?
As someone in their 30s, I only kind of, sort of understand Snapchat. Sure I can navigate the basic features but the whole culture surrounding the app still eludes me. Despite that, I recently purchased a pair of Snap’s wearable camera glasses called Spectacles. Why? Well, there are several reasons why I thought I’d give…
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Personal Finance Blog Income Report Roundup: June 2018
If you spend nearly as much time as I do exploring personal finance websites, chances are you’ve come across income reports that several bloggers share as a way to educate and motivate their audience. I’ve always found these reports to be fascinating but had put off writing my own for one simple reason: there wasn’t…
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Blogging Tips: 5 Helpful Hints for Generating and Executing Article Ideas
Take it from someone with a personal finance site of his own and another weekly column to boot, coming up with article idea for your blog isn’t always easy. There have certainly been times when I’ve paced the halls of my apartment, struggling to land on any sort of inspiration that can lead to a…
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7 Easy-to-Start Side Hustles Ideas You Might Not Have Thought Of
Choosing a side hustle isn’t always as easy as others make it seem. Between time constraints, skill requirements, and monetary investments, some would-be options just won’t cut it for most folks. Check out these 7 under the radar ideas to help you monetize your hobby, make use of spare time, and help you earn a…
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“Writing the Damn Book” Review
Nearly three years ago this month, I officially completed my first book The E-Ticket Life. What started with sporadic and, for lack of a better term, unfocused writing sessions had become more structured in the weeks leading up that magical moment, enabling me to cross that finish line. Of course, establishing that structure was easier said than…
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Book Reviews: Why You Need Them and Tips for Getting Them
Whether you’re preparing to launch your book or trying to keep the momentum going, earning reviews can go a long way in helping the success of your title. Follow these steps to get more book reviews and ultimately increase your sales.
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Growing on YouTube: Investing, Monetizing, Learning, and More
Just about nine months ago, I started my so-called “YouTube career” by purchasing my first vlogging camera and launching the Money@30 channel. Since then, there have been a number of ups and down, windfalls and expenses. Through it all, though, my channel has continued to grow and I’ve learned a lot in the process.
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What to Do When Your Book Idea Just Isn’t Working
Writing a book is never an easy task. From developing your idea to finding the time to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard, as is more likely the case), it is certainly a journey. Furthermore, at nearly any stage of your book, the whole thing can start to fall apart. So what do…
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Entering Self-Employment: How to Prepare for Leaving Your Day Job
Hurdles like retaining our health insurance, preparing for tax time, and others have shown us that self-employment isn’t something to be taken lightly. However, as long as you’re prepared for these personal and financial changes, working for yourself can be extremely rewarding and is something I’d recommend to anyone willing to listen.