If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you know that I stress the importance of having a sizeable emergency fund. You never know when life might hit you, so having cash on hand is extremely important. Unfortunately, keeping an emergency fund often comes with a trade-off. Rather than invest your money, you’re forced to […]
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Side Hustles Aren’t A Necessity – But They Can Change Your Life
In the divide between whether or not to side hustle, I’ve always been firmly on the side of the side hustle. The way I see it, if you can figure out a way to earn extra money doing something you enjoy, then why shouldn’t you do it? That’s not to say the arguments about why […]
November 2021 Side Hustle Report – $1,116.29
Welcome to another edition of the Financial Panther side hustle report. Each month, I document exactly what I was able to earn from using different gig economy and sharing economy apps. I started tracking this info over five years ago and I find it incredible how much I’ve been able to earn from these different […]
I Was A Victim Of Bank Fraud – Here’s What Happened
A few months ago, I woke up to a strange transaction in my checking account – a $3,000 withdrawal from my Ally checking account to a bank account I have with a fintech company called Douugh. I didn’t realize it yet, but I was about to become – or perhaps more accurately, I was – […]
Nearside Business Checking $50 Referral Bonus + $40 Signup Bonus – Step By Step Guide
Nearside is a free business checking account that’s currently offering a $50 bonus if you open a Nearside business checking account using a referral link. Here’s what you need to do to earn your Nearside referral bonus: Open a Nearside business checking account using a referral link (here’s my Nearside referral link). Spend $100 with […]
The Long Game Always Wins
There’s an interesting truth that I think applies to everyone. If you give yourself enough time, you can achieve almost anything. As simple as that sounds though, the reality isn’t so simple. For many of us, time is a luxury we don’t have. Sometimes, it’s on us. We lack patience and we want things to […]
October 2021 Side Hustle Report – $1,432.96
It’s hard to believe that we’re already into November. Time is moving fast this year it feels like. But anyway, with a new month, it means we need to look back at my side hustle and gig economy earnings for October 2021. As a quick recap for folks, each month, I document what I earn […]
Current Money Making Bonuses
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 page contains what I think are easy bank account bonuses and is an excellent starting point for beginners. If you want to learn more […]
The Ultimate Guide To Biking With Kids
Table of Contents How To Bike With Your Kids 1. Bike Seats 2. Bike Trailers 3. Cargo Bikes Planning A Bike Route With Your Kids Biking With Kids In The Rain Biking With Kids During The Winter The Finances Of Opting For An Ebike + Bike Seat/Bike Trailer Final Thoughts When you’re in a one-car […]
SoFi Invest $25 Referral Bonus – Step-By-Step Guide
SoFi Invest is a free brokerage account from SoFi that allows users to invest in stocks and ETFs with no commission fees. They are currently offering new users $25 worth of free stock after opening a SoFi Invest account using a referral link. To earn your SoFi Invest referral bonus, you have to do the […]
