Today, if you ask me what my FI number is, my response is that I really don’t have one anymore. Let’s look at three reasons why I don’t have a FI number these days. Maybe some of these reasons apply to you too.
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Grubhub Delivery Driver – What It’s Like Delivering For Grubhub In 2024
I first signed up for Grubhub about three years ago when I discovered that Grubhub was operating in my city. Like all the food delivery apps, what made Grubhub appealing to me was its flexibility. I could work whenever I want and earn extra income while also working a full-time regular job.
April 2021 Side Hustle Report – $1,853.15
Hey everyone! April is in the books, which means it’s time to look back at what I was able to make from my gig economy and sharing economy apps. If you’re a new reader, each month I document exactly what I made from side hustling using various sharing economy and gig economy apps. I’ve been […]
I’m Not Financially Independent – But I Sure Act Like It Sometimes
I’m not financially independent – not even close. To support my lifestyle, I have to actively earn income, whether that’s by writing, side hustling, or doing whatever else it is I do for a living. Here’s the interesting thing though. Even though I’m definitely not financially independent, some people seem to think that I am. […]
The Unexpected Benefit of Earning Less Money Each Year
An assumption a lot of people make when thinking about their income is that it’ll have a sort of linear, upward trajectory. It’s a logical assumption to make. Each year, you gain more experience, get promotions, earn raises, and move to higher-paying jobs. It’s natural to think that as you progress in your career, your […]
There Are Very Few Decisions That Will Ruin Your Life
If you spend too much time listening to what most people tell you, it can often feel like we don’t have much room to make mistakes. I know that’s how I’ve often felt. For most of my life, I was taught that you needed to do things a certain way – go to a good […]
TradeUP Referral Bonus – Step By Step Guide
TradeUP is a free investment app that offers free stocks if you meet certain requirements. This post walks you through those steps.
My Legal Career And The Example Of Sunk Costs
My mom has been staying with us for the past few months to help us take care of our son, and as a result, she’s been able to get a look at my daily work routine as a full-time writer and blogger. Most mornings, after I drop my son off at daycare, I get home, […]
Daycare Is My Largest Monthly Expense – But There’s More To It Than Just Money
There’s a thing I’ve noticed about the way some people think about how we should make decisions – they seem to think of every decision we make in terms of money. Of course, this is a blog about money, so naturally, money is the primary way we think about our decisions here. But as I’ve […]
Radius Bank $50 Referral Bonus – Step By Step Guide (Now Called LendingClub Bank)
Radius Bank is offering a referral bonus if you open a new rewards checking account and meet certain requirements. This post should help you.
