Why You Need an Emergency Fund and How to Start It Today

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Do you want to learn how to build an emergency fund? I recently asked readers what topics they most wanted to learn about right now. The majority said emergency funds, so this article answers common questions and gives practical guidance on building, protecting, and using one. In this post I cover: What an emergency fund … Read more

10 Clear Signs You’re Ready to Launch Your Own Business

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Have you been thinking about starting your own business? Maybe you find yourself daydreaming about launching a small business, being your own boss, setting your own schedule, or building something that’s truly yours. At the same time, you might wonder whether you’re actually ready. That’s a common feeling. Thoughts like these often come up: “What … Read more

Can You Really Make Money Blogging? 21 Common Questions Answered

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I started my blog in August 2011 and it has completely transformed my life.

Back then I didn’t realize you could actually earn money from blogging. It wasn’t my goal when I learned how to start a blog, so I didn’t investigate monetization at first. I certainly didn’t imagine blogging would reshape my future, but I’m so glad I gave it a shot.

Blogging enabled my husband and me to leave our day jobs, travel full-time, spend more time with family and friends, meet wonderful people, and build an incredibly fulfilling life.

Because of my own experience, I enjoy helping others understand that monetizing a blog is possible.

I never expected it, but here I am — and I know many other bloggers across different niches who make a great living online.

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Maximize Your FAFSA Aid: Smart Strategies to Increase College Funding

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Do you know what FAFSA is? If you’re in college or preparing to start, it’s important that you do. FAFSA stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It’s the form students complete to determine eligibility for federal financial assistance for college. When you submit the FAFSA and qualify for aid, you may receive … Read more

10 Proven Ways to Earn Money Online from Home Quickly

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Are you looking to make money online? In this article, you’ll find 10 practical and legitimate ways to earn income over the internet—options that can become side hustles or full-time careers depending on your effort and goals. There are many online opportunities where you can build sustainable income. Earning money online offers benefits like location … Read more

Why I Took a Yearlong Break from Blogging and Social Media

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This past year I finally did something I’d been wanting to do for a long time — I took a break from blogging and social media. Taking a sabbatical from social media has been transformative. I feel more intentional, less distracted, and better able to focus on the things I truly love. I’ve still worked … Read more

How I Earn $400,000 a Year Selling Educational Printables

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Do you want to learn how to sell educational printables? Lisa Fink spent 15 years as a classroom teacher before transitioning to a full-time business creating and selling educational printables. Within two years she reached six-figure income levels. Today her business generates over $400,000 per year, and she has sold more than $1,000,000 worth of … Read more

18 Proven Ways to Make Money from Photography

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Do you want to learn how to get paid to take pictures? Have you ever snapped a photo and thought, “How can I get paid for this? This would be my dream job”? You can make that dream a reality. Demand for quality images is growing across websites, social media, publishing, advertising, and more — … Read more

Freelancer Budgeting Guide: Manage Income, Taxes & Expenses

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Working as an online freelancer means my monthly income constantly fluctuates, so I’ve had to develop a reliable way to build a budget that accommodates those ups and downs. I rarely earn the same amount from month to month, and income timing is often unpredictable. Some months I may receive no payments for several weeks … Read more

How I Built a Profitable Resume Writing Business on the Side

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Hello everyone. Today I’m launching a new “Extra Income” series. If you’d like to be featured, please send me an email. To start the series, I’m introducing Katie. She writes the personal blog More To Life and runs Resumes By Katie. From her resume business website: “They say finding a job is all about ‘who … Read more