Making extra cash each month is a sure way to increase your savings rate or help pay down your debt. Utilizing a few of these methods and side hustles can bring in hundreds to thousands extra each month! ...
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Financial independence occurs when your savings is enough to support your expenses and work is completely optional. Here are four essential steps to reaching financial independence and having the option to quit your job for good ...
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It's hard to know where to start when you want to get a handle on your finances. I've boiled down the 7 simple financial guidelines that have worked wonders for the health of my finances ...
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You're on your computer anyway, so why not earn some extra cash while you're at it? These are my 6 favorite ways to make money online. Some are effortless while others take a bit more effort but allow you to grow your skills to become a money making machine from the comfort of your laptop ...
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My goal is to retire by the time I'm 39 years old which is just 9 years away. In a world of expensive new cars, giant houses, and Starbucks lattes, this sounds insane to most people. But it's completely possible to have enough money to retire 10-15 years from today if you get your spending habits under control and increase your savings rate. Here's how ...
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Side hustles are awesome (blogging is my favorite!), but there are still ways to earn $100's extra each month without the extra job ...
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Gorgeous Wordpress themes usually come at a cost, but I've scoured the web for the best FREE feminine Wordpress themes for women bloggers. These themes are chic, beautiful, clean, and you won't spend a penny for them ...
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According to Investopedia, opportunity cost refers to a benefit that a person could have received, but gave up, to take another course of action. We often hear of the opportunity costs of things like cable subscriptions, gym memberships, and buying a latte every day, but what about the opportunity cost of having children? What if you’re on the fence about having a second or third child, or any children at all for that matter? I’m on the fence myself (full disclaimer: I’m leaning heavily towards the no kids camp), so I decided to run the numbers. People rarely anticipate the ...
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I'm a huge fan of blogging as a fun side hustle or profitable hobby. It's a great way to supplement your main income or even turn it into your main career. To give you an idea, I only blog a few times a month as a hobby and pull in anywhere between $500-$2,000 each month from my home decor blog. If you have more time to devote to it like other bloggers do, you can easily make enough profit to replace your full time income. Working from home, writing about what you love, and being your own boss are great ...
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