The topics of financial independence and early retirement get a lot of attention in the personal finance community, and it’s easy to understand why. But you don’t have to retire early to enjoy life or live on your own terms. Running a business is undoubtedly a lot of work, but it can also be enjoyable…
Long gone are the days when freelancing only provided supplemental income for your 9 to 5 job, allowing you to save a little extra money each month. Nowadays a hyper-specific skill can net you pay rates well above $60 per hour, even without a degree. The tricky part is knowing what skills to learn to…
YouTube is the second largest website in the world. It’s now one of the most popular choices for creators and all types of people and businesses to grow their audience online. Have you ever thought about starting a YouTube channel to share something you’re passionate about? Maybe you saw some funny prank videos and thought,…
With the popularity of remote work growing at a rapid pace, freelancing is one of the most popular ways to make money. There are countless different services you can offer, and it’s an extremely flexible way to make money part-time or full-time. If you’re a freelancer or just starting out, you need a portfolio website…
Entrepreneurial success stories are often focused on financial accomplishments or wealth building. For many entrepreneurs and side hustlers, the primary motivation is not money or wealth itself, but rather the freedom to live and work on their own terms. Instead of being forced into a career that drains energy and creativity, an entrepreneur can pursue…
The freelance industry continues to see rapid growth, with more than 59 million Americans now freelancing (source). More and more people are looking to develop a side hustle or establish a new career working remotely. The main obstacle to freelancing is finding work. Fortunately, there are some solid freelance platforms that can help. Two of…
Modern ecommerce platforms like Etsy have made it possible for nearly any creative entrepreneur to start an Etsy shop and make money selling their handcrafted items. In fact, the idea of selling your own craft has become such a great way to make extra money, that ecommerce giants like Amazon have even ventured into the…
Growing up, I never saw myself as a future business owner or entrepreneur. Business ownership or self-employment seemed like an unnecessary risk. I planned to graduate college, get a good job, and have a happy career as an employee. When I graduated from college in 2002, things didn’t work out quite the way I had…
Selling online courses is one of the most realistic ways to make passive income online. Contrary to popular belief, it’s relatively simple and inexpensive to start selling online courses. To begin selling online courses all you need is yourself, a simple website, and a topic that you can teach. In this blog, I’m going to…