Hello everyone — Michelle here briefly. I’m pleased to introduce my friend Amanda Holden, who runs one of my favorite personal finance blogs, Dumpster Dog. Below is her guest post explaining why retirement investing is especially important for women and how to get started. Enjoy! Picture this: a stylish woman in her seventies, sipping an … Read more

Looking to learn how to make $100 a day? If earning $100 a day is one of your financial goals, it’s an achievable and realistic target. Whether you’re aiming for short-term cash or a steady side income, there are many practical ways to reach this milestone — from simple gigs you can do right away … Read more

I often tell people that the best way to begin investing is simply to start. But what if you don’t even know how to begin? If that sounds like you, you’re not alone—many people aren’t sure how to start investing their money. Investing can feel intimidating, stressful, and overwhelming. This article aims to make the … Read more

Recently I’ve been focusing on developing a more positive mindset and a sunnier outlook on life, and the difference has been striking. Adopting a more optimistic approach doesn’t make life perfect, but it can alter how you experience daily challenges, influence decisions, and open up new possibilities. No one’s life is without difficulty. Everyone encounters … Read more

Michelle has been doing an impressive job growing her extra income. Her blog is gaining traction, producing significant side earnings each month. Because of that success, she’s been receiving many questions about blogging for income and has published helpful posts on how to make money blogging. Readers who follow her advice are likely starting to … Read more

Did you know you can get paid to read emails? Yes — you can earn extra money by opening and reading promotional messages that are sent to your inbox. Paid email programs won’t make you wealthy: most pay only a few cents per email. If you click links, install apps, or make purchases from those … Read more

Welcome to the August business income report. Below I share how I earned money online last month, break down the figures, and explain what I’m focusing on next. If you’re new here, you might wonder why I publish monthly income reports. In short: they began as side-income updates, evolved into full business reports after I … Read more

Want to learn how to pay off student loans? With a focused repayment plan, it’s possible to tackle large balances quickly—I paid off $40,000 in seven months using a structured approach. Eliminating student loans is one of the most effective ways to improve your finances and start saving for the future. Paying off student loans … Read more

How much do Twitch streamers make? Twitch is a leading live-streaming platform where people watch others play video games, share daily life, cook, offer advice, or simply chat. Over the years it has expanded beyond gaming to include many types of content creators. Yes — people can earn money by streaming online. Twitch’s global reach … Read more

Since we began full-time RVing, people have asked us all kinds of entertaining and thoughtful questions. More than a year ago I published a post answering common RV questions—everything from how we handle bathrooms to how we work on the road. Some questions from that original post included: Do you shower? What do you do … Read more