11 Practical Ways to Earn Extra Cash Before the Holidays

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After reading the title, you might think it’s too early for the holidays — but now is actually an excellent time to prepare. Getting a head start makes it far easier to avoid last-minute stress and overspending in December. The fall and winter holiday season can be expensive. Between Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other celebrations, many … Read more

August Blogging Income Report and My Biggest Blogging Mistakes

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Welcome to the August business report. Each month I share how I earned income online and what life looked like while traveling full-time. Below is an overview of August’s results, goals, and lessons from running my blog and business. If you’re new here, you might wonder why I publish a monthly business report. This began … Read more

How Budgeting Gave Us Freedom to Pursue Our Dreams

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Hello! I met Dan and Lindsay McKenzie at Glacier National Park. When I learned about their new budgeting program I asked permission to share their story with you. Dan and Lindsay McKenzie are full-time RV travelers from Colorado. For the past decade they’ve chased adventure together — living abroad in Costa Rica, backpacking through Europe, … Read more

13 Retail Store Tricks That Make You Spend More Money

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With the biggest shopping season of the year about to begin, now is a perfect time to examine common store tactics and smart retail-shopping strategies. These retail tricks are used year-round, not just during major sale events, and understanding them can help you keep more money in your wallet. I’m not referring to outright scams—rather, … Read more

Living on a Boat: Challenges, Joys, and Waterfront Living Tips

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Interested in living on a boat? This article describes my experience living full-time on a sailboat and what it’s really like. “Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than those you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from safe harbor. Catch the wind in your … Read more

February Online Income Report: $23,758 Earned This Month

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Welcome to my February online income report. Each month I share how I earn money online and track changes in income, expenses and business activity. This report outlines what happened in February, why the month looked the way it did, and what I’m planning next. Background on my monthly online income reports If you’re new … Read more

Make $75/Hour with a Side Hustle SEO Business — No Tech Skills Needed

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Hello! Today I’m sharing an in-depth interview that explains how you can work from home and build a successful SEO business after completing an SEO training course. I recently spoke with Claudia Pennington of SEO Audit Guide, who outlines how anyone can get started and grow an SEO consulting practice. Claudia runs a thriving SEO … Read more

52-Week Savings Challenge: Build an Emergency Fund in 1 Year

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Looking for a savings challenge? Here’s a free printable called the 52 Week Money Challenge. How much money do you save in the 52 week challenge? The 52 Week Money Challenge is an easy, effective way to save $1,040 over the course of a year. By putting aside $20 each week, you’ll accumulate $1,040 by … Read more

How I Earned $12,100 in March From My Business

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Happy April, everyone. I can’t believe how quickly the months go by. A new month means fresh goals and new opportunities to improve the business and exceed income targets.

March felt busy, but the total didn’t match February even though it had three more days.

For March 2014, I earned $13,119 in business income before expenses. That’s a solid amount, but I’d hoped it would be a little higher.

Looking back at past income reports keeps me motivated.

In May 2012 I earned $672 in extra income. While $672 was great at the time, I’m proud of the progress I’ve made over the last two years. This August will mark three years of blogging for me, and when I started I never imagined I’d be where I am today.

I still read other bloggers’ income reports—Pat from Smart Passive Income and others—and they always inspire me to push harder.

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