Looking for practical ways to get free money now? Every dollar counts, and while “free money” can sound too good to be true, there are legitimate, low-effort ways to put extra cash in your pocket. These range from retrieving funds you’ve forgotten to sign-up bonuses, government benefits, apps that pay for simple tasks, and more. … Read more

Hi! Today’s article is from Alex Nerney and Lauren McManus. Alex and Lauren—formerly a personal trainer and a CPA—are now full-time bloggers who run Avocadu, focused on health, wellness, and weight loss for women, and Create and Go, where they teach others how to build profitable blogs. They’ve been highly successful, earning $818,105 in one … Read more

Lately I’ve noticed that I’m wasting far too much time on social media and other distractions, and it’s beginning to affect important areas of my life. There are endless interruptions these days, and I want to change how I spend my time so I can be more present. For example, I started this post around … Read more

Happy Monday everyone! Welcome to another Weekly Update — I haven’t posted one in a couple of weeks, so I’m excited to share what’s been going on. We enjoyed all the holiday festivities: Christmas, a second celebration with W’s family, and New Year’s Eve. We probably spent more than planned (who doesn’t around the holidays?), … Read more

I love a good early retirement or financial independence story. Everyone follows a different path, and it’s fascinating to see the varied approaches people take to achieve FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early). Each person defines early retirement differently—some aim to be debt-free, others quit high-stress jobs to pursue more meaningful work, and some simply want … Read more

Hello! I’ve partnered with Rakuten for today’s holiday shopping tips. Don’t forget to enter the simple $100 giveaway at the end. Did you know there’s an easy way to get $40 cash back this holiday season? Yes—it’s true, and it couldn’t be simpler. If you have holiday shopping to do, you could save $40 right … Read more

Recently I began a new interview series featuring people who have made extraordinary life choices. The first interview was with JP Livingston, who retired at age 28 with a net worth of over $2,000,000. This piece spotlights Claudia and Garrett, a couple who paid off an astonishing amount of debt and are now living debt-free. … Read more

I’ve been fully self-employed for almost a year now, after three years of side hustling, and I’ve learned a lot during that time. I don’t claim to be an expert, but I do have practical experience running businesses and reviewing how they operate from my former role as a business analyst. In my previous job, … Read more

Do you want to learn how to find virtual assistant jobs? One of my first side hustles was working as a virtual assistant. It was a flexible, enjoyable way to earn extra income and build valuable experience. I discovered many types of virtual assistant roles, and the income I made helped me pay off student … Read more

Want to learn how to make $5 fast? If you need to get $5 quickly, there are many practical and legitimate ways to do it. Most options below are simple, take little time, and can be combined so you can earn extra income repeatedly. Whether you need a small amount for an immediate expense or … Read more