How to Start a Bookkeeping Career and Earn $40,000 a Year

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Hello! Today I’m sharing an informative interview that explains how to become a bookkeeper and earn money from home. I recently spoke with Ben, founder of Bookkeeper Launch, who outlines how bookkeeping could be a viable, flexible income stream for you. Want to learn how to become a bookkeeper? Here’s an overview of how to … Read more

2017 Travel Recap: Hiking, Biking, RVing, Sailing & More

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2017 was an incredible year for us. We explored many new places in the RV, took a 10-day sailing trip, climbed several mountains, enjoyed countless bike rides, watched killer whales in the wild, rode the third-longest tram in the world, followed a brewery trail, and much more. That year we traveled through 18 states, visited … Read more

15 Amazon Shopping Hacks to Cut Costs Fast

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Looking for the best Amazon hacks to save money? If you’re like many shoppers, you want to stretch your budget while still getting the items you need from Amazon. Amazon already offers competitive prices, but with a few insider strategies you can save even more. Below are practical, easy-to-follow tips that will help you cut … Read more

Make Money on Upwork: Beginner’s Step-by-Step Guide

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Do you want to learn how to make money on Upwork as a beginner? Upwork is a leading freelancing marketplace that connects independent professionals with businesses of all sizes—small companies, large enterprises, and solo entrepreneurs. Whether you work as a writer, graphic designer, marketer, developer, translator, or virtual assistant, the platform offers a wide range … Read more

Make $100,000 a Year Running a Pet Waste Removal Service

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Picking up dog poop may not be the first business idea that comes to mind when you think of earning extra income, but once you understand how a pet waste removal business operates, it becomes clear why it’s an attractive opportunity. It’s a simple, local service people willingly pay for, it can be launched with … Read more

April Business Income $13,493 — My Most Successful Month Yet

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Happy May, everyone. 2014 is already moving quickly, and it’s been a strong year so far.

April was exceptionally busy and marked my best month as a freelancer to date.

The month was hectic on both the business and personal fronts. In April 2014 I earned $14,468 in business income before expenses. While that figure isn’t the highest I’ve reported before expenses, it is my best month after expenses. I also have a number of outstanding invoices due to be paid in the next 30 to 45 days.

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Cut Costs by Reducing, Reusing, and Saving More Cash

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Hi, this is Michelle’s editor, Ariel! You may have seen me here before writing about turning a side hustle into a full-time job, living in a small house, and real-life frugality. Recently I asked a question in a popular FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) Facebook group: Is anyone combining a zero- or low-waste lifestyle with … Read more

16 Top Passive Income Apps to Boost Your Earnings

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Are you looking for the best passive income apps to help you earn money with minimal ongoing effort? The right apps can grow your income while you sleep, travel, or focus on other priorities. This guide describes apps that let you earn through investing, renting out assets, cashback and rewards, and simple background tasks — … Read more

Top 5 Credit Card Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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Here are the top credit card mistakes to stop making. These can damage your finances, increase your debt, and create long-term stress. Although I appreciate the many benefits credit cards can offer, they aren’t the right choice for everyone. A family member of mine once struggled with credit cards and ultimately returned to a cash-only … Read more

How to Start Freelancing and Earn a Full-Time Income

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Today I’m sharing an engaging interview that explains in practical terms how to become a freelancer. I recently spoke with Ben Taylor, who’s been freelancing since 2004 and has worked with dozens of companies. His experience shows that freelancing is a career anyone can learn and build. As you’ll see in the interview, a freelancer … Read more