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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Every two years or so, I get a new phone – usually whatever is the newest iPhone available. In this most recent case, I noticed the battery on my iPhone 13 Mini was getting weak, so I decided it was time to upgrade to the latest iPhone. Getting a new phone isn’t something that comes as a surprise to me. I keep track of all the phones I’ve ever had in my life and I pretty much always get a new phone around the 2-year … Read post
The Chase Sapphire Preferred is a card that goes back a long way for me. In fact, it was one of the first premium credit cards I ever got – i.e. one that I paid an annual fee to have. I first got this card way back in 2017 and the card has come in and out of my wallet over the years depending on my needs. However, how often I’m able to earn a signup bonus on the Chase Sapphire Preferred is another matter. Years ago … Read post
The other day, I finally got around to finalizing my taxes for 2023. If you’re wondering why I’m filing my taxes so late, it’s because I got a tax extension back in April. I always file for an extension since I never get a tax refund anymore (so there’s no urgency for me to file) and I like giving myself more time to organize my stuff. I’ve been writing about money and financial independence for 8 years now, and during that time … Read post
Of all the banks out there, Ally is, without a doubt, my favorite. It’s been my primary checking account for well over a decade and the main place I put my short-term and medium-term savings, meeting all the requirements I need for a good bank account. Over the years, whenever anyone has asked me what bank to use, I always say Ally. If Ally had any downsides, it’s that they never (or at least very rarely) gave signup bonuses to new customers. Recently though … Read post
A friend of mine recently made a move that I’ve been telling him to do for the past four years – he finally sold his car and is going car-free. To replace his car, he’s using a combination of ebikes, carshare, mass transit, and rental cars. oing car-free is not a move that will work for everyone, but I’m willing to bet that many people reading this could probably … Read post
One of the nice things about ebikes is that you can opt for larger tire sizes since you have the benefit of an electric motor to get you moving. That makes things like tire efficiency not really important. Instead, you can opt for additional comfort by going with a larger fat tire, helping smooth the road out and give you more traction while you’re riding … Read post
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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
I’m always on the lookout for good high-yield savings accounts and I recently found one that I think is the best option currently out there. It’s called Raisin. Opening a Raisin account takes minutes to complete, it’s free, and all of your funds are FDIC-insured. I explain how it works, why I’m now using it to store my emergency fund and any other cash savings I have, and why I recommend everyone check it out in this review.
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
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
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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