Hi, I’m Kevin and I’m an attorney, writer, gig economy expert, side hustler, and the blogger behind Financial Panther. I paid off $87,000 worth of student loans in just 2.5 years by choosing not to live like a big shot lawyer. I started this blog to share all I know about personal finance, travel hacking, and making more money by side hustling. Click here to learn more about me.
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The Reverse Latte Factor is an important thought experiment about how impactful small amounts of extra money added up consistently over time can be to your finances. And the beauty of the Reverse Latte Factor is that it doesn’t require you to give up all of the little pleasures in your life … Read post
This post lists every single gig economy and side hustle app I’ve used or know about. Most are apps that I’ve personally used myself and continue to use today. Note that this will be an evolving list since new apps come and go all the time. I’ll do my best to keep this post updated on a regular basis with all of the best gig economy apps that I hear about … Read post
Bank account bonuses are a great way to earn extra income. I’ve been using this strategy for years, regularly earning between $5,000 and $10,000 per year in bank account bonuses. This post contains what I think are easy bank account bonuses and is an excellent starting point for beginners … Read post
I’m a biking advocate. I’ve been using a bike as my primary mode of transportation for a decade. But even more than being a biking advocate, I’m an ebike advocate. And pound for pound, I think the best investment I’ve ever made is my ebike. For many of you reading this, I’m convinced that an ebike can be the best investment you ever make too … Read post
Over the past two years or so, I’ve earned a little over $30,000 doing a bunch of interesting side hustles. The question I often get is how I find the time to do all of these things. For most people, the ability to earn extra money comes down to time – most people work all … Read post
When people ask me about my FIRE goals, I typically say that I’m “soft” FIRE. I’m just saving as much as I can without sacrificing too much of my lifestyle. I’d be perfectly happy to be in a position where I’ve covered almost all of my living expenses from my savings and only need to earn $5,000 or $10,000 in a year in order to cover the remainder. That’s where Barista FIRE comes into play. The idea of Barista FIRE is … Read post
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Hey everyone. I was finally able to crack the $1,000 mark for the month thanks to an uptick in food delivery earnings and some good Rover and secret shop earnings. Let’s take a look at what I was able to earn from side hustling in April 2023 … Read post
What is the current landscape of high-yield savings accounts look like? Are the 5% interest savings accounts I once wrote about even worth the hassle anymore? In this post, I wanted to look at what’s currently out there and consider how I’d approach these high-yield savings accounts today … Read post
In this Hovsco HovBeta ebike review, we’ll take a closer look at the specs and features of the HovBeta, what my experience with it has been like, and why this ebike might be a good fit for you. … Read post
GO2Bank is currently offering new users a $100 signup bonus when opening an account using a referral link and meeting a few requirements. To earn your GO2Bank referral bonus, you need to do the following … Read post
Hey everyone. It’s time for another side hustle report. Let’s take a look at what I was able to earn side hustling in March 2023. Side Hustle Income for March 2023 – Airbnb/Rental Income: $2,400 (not included in total) – Rover: $547.85 – DoorDash … Read post
Multi-apping is one of the most important strategies you can use if you want to maximize your earnings on DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, or any other gig economy app. The concept of multi-apping is fairly simple – rather than signing up and working on one app at a time, it’s best to sign up for … Read post
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Side Hustle Reviews
DoorDash Dasher: What It’s Like Delivering For DoorDash in 2023
Uber Eats Driver: Delivering For Uber Eats In 2023
Grubhub Delivery Driver – What It’s Like Delivering For Grubhub In 2023
Rover Pet Sitting – How To Make Money Dog Sitting With Rover
Wag App Review – My Experience As An On-Demand Dog Walker
Shipt Shopper App: My Grocery Delivery Side Hustle
Making Money With Airbnb In 2023: Why I Rent Out Our Guest Room
Observa App Review – Can You Use Observa To Make Extra Money?
IVueIt Review 2023 – Make Money Taking Photos For Businesses