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 – […]
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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 […]
How I Gave Myself Permission To Try
It’s been over two years since I quit my job and started following a different path, making a living using my own wits, rather than relying on an employer for my livelihood. These days, I earn my living by writing and doing gig economy work. It’s not a glamourous life, but it’s an enjoyable one for me.
Making this big leap wasn’t something I did overnight. It took years of work – work that came with no guarantees.
You have to give yourself permission to try, even when you’re trying something with an uncertain outcome. Here’s how I gave myself that permission.
Yieldstreet $100 Referral Bonus – Step By Step Guide
*It looks like the refer a friend program is gone at the moment. I am not sure if/when it will return but I’ll update this post again if it does comes back. Yieldstreet is a free investing app that allows users to invest in alternative asset classes. They’re on a push to get new users, […]
September 2021 Side Hustle Report – $1,987.92
Another month is in the books, so now’s a good time to check out another side hustle report. In this side hustle report, we’ll be taking a look at what I was able to earn in September 2021. For new readers, each month, I document exactly what I made from side hustling using gig economy […]
