Category: Side Hustles

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Is Working for Yourself Really So Risky?
by Kyle Burbank 3
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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Work from Home Tips for First-Timers
by Kyle Burbank 2
First things first: the world is a bit crazy right now (at least at the time I'm writing this). With the COVID-19 pandemic leading to city-wide quarantines in some areas and strongly recommended "social distancing" elsewhere, the lives of many have been directly impacted and severely changed. Among the adjustments that some companies are making...
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FinCon 2019 Recap: 7 Things I Did Right and Wrong This Year
by Kyle Burbank 2
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"Passive Income" Ideas For Creators, Investors, and Everyone Else
by Kyle Burbank 4
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Countdown to #FinCon19: My 11 Most Anticipated Presentations
by Kyle Burbank
Teachable Creator Challenge Instructors Jumping for Joy
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Teachable Creator Challenge: Looking Back at the Inaugural Event
by Kyle Burbank 3
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Teachable Creator Challenge: Exploring the Platform and More on My Upcoming Course
by Kyle Burbank 3
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Teachable Creator Challenge: One Month Update and My Upcoming Course
by Kyle Burbank
Teachable Creator Challenge Instructors Jumping for Joy
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Teachable Creator Challenge: Why It's the Perfect Time to Build Your Course
by Kyle Burbank 4
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Personal Finance Blog Income Report Roundup: January 2019
by Kyle Burbank 4
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Personal Finance Blog Income Report Roundup: 2018 Lessons and 2019 Plans
by Kyle Burbank 4
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Personal Finance Blog Income Report Roundup: October 2018
by Kyle Burbank 5
Featured Articles
How Utilization Impacts Your Credit Scores: My Real-Life Example
by Kyle Burbank
You may already know that Credit Utilization is the second-largest factor FICO considers when determining your credit score. Specifically, it makes up 30% of your score, topped only by Payment History at 35%. But what does that look like in practice? Well, I recently got the "opportunity" to see firsthand. In April, I elected to...
Travel Tuesday: Allbirds Weatherproof Hightops - How They Compare to Mizzles
by Kyle Burbank
As I've mentioned more than a few times before, after purchasing a pair of water-resistant Allbirds Runner-Up Mizzles a few years back, they quickly became my go-to travel shoe. That's because they're not only comfortable but also help protect my feet from wet weather while on the road (there are few things I hate more...
This New Hardshell Carry-On Luggage Option Has My Attention
by Kyle Burbank
Welcome back to another Quick Tip — and the latest edition of our occasional, unofficial series Things Kyle Wants to Buy. When I returned from my most recent trip, for some reason, I had hardshell luggage on my mind. That's strange because my current soft-sided luggage has served me well and, moreover, I've traditionally not...
Would it Be Wrong to Try This Potential Free Checked Bag Trick?
by Kyle Burbank
I don't remember the last time I paid for a checked bag on a plane. Granted. I've paid for carry-ons while flying Allegiant — but, in the cases where I have elected to check a bag in recent years, it's been a free gate check since I occasionally volunteer to part with my bag early...