Side Hustles
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Personal Finance Blog Income Report Roundup: September 2018
Having come across several personal finance blogger income reports since starting this site, a few 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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The 5 Biggest Things I Learned at #FinCon18
Well, that was fast. Somehow #FinCon18 has already come and gone — and boy what a few days it was. Not only did I manage to make it to nine of the 10 sessions I wanted to attend but also got to sit on some great keynotes, be introduced to several interesting products and services,…
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Personal Finance Blog Income Report Roundup: August 2018
Having come across several personal finance blogger income reports since starting this site, a few 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: My 10 Most Anticipated Presentations
Four weeks ago, I talked about how I was preparing for this year’s FinCon expo in Orlando, Florida. Then two weeks ago, I highlighted what elements of the conference I was most looking forward to. Now, with 13 measly days left until kick-off, it’s time to get down to business and look even closer at…
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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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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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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.
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Working for Yourself: The Good and Bad
I love being self-employed; my lack of commute, ability to travel, and the fact that I get to do something I enjoy make it all worthwhile. That said, the irregular income, the pain of estimated quarterly taxes, and the struggle to keep myself on task are certainly downsides that need to be considered.