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Countdown to #FinCon18: 7 Ways I'm Preparing for This Year's Event

by Kyle BurbankAug 15, 2018 3

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...

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Snapchat Spectacles Review — Silly Splurge or YouTube Tech Tool?

by Kyle BurbankAug 3, 2018 3

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...

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Personal Finance Blog Income Report Roundup: June 2018

by Kyle BurbankJul 30, 2018 7

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...

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7 Easy-to-Start Side Hustles Ideas You Might Not Have Thought Of

by Kyle BurbankMay 17, 2018 4

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,...

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Entering Self-Employment: How to Prepare for Leaving Your Day Job

by Kyle BurbankJan 11, 2018

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...

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Working for Yourself: The Good and Bad

by Kyle BurbankAug 24, 2017

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...

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Welcome to Money at 30

by Kyle BurbankApr 12, 2017

“Financial independence” — doesn’t it just sound wonderful? In the technical sense, that phrase specifically refers to one’s ability to cover their expenses exclusively through income generated by their assets… or, in layman’s terms: they don’t have to work. That’s all well and good, but I don’t believe a phrase...