My kids will be attending their last day of school on May 17th. That means in just a few short weeks I’ll have my girls home with me every day. While I wholeheartedly look forward to them being home (and the break of driving them to and from school) I’m well prepared for them wanting to spend the summer doing at least a few extra-fun things. I’m guessing you’ll find yourself in a similar ...
First Quarter Goals Update
In the past I set way too many goals which would end up causing me to be overwhelmed, confused and ultimately fail. At the beginning of the year I set myself two goals to keep myself focused. (I now have four, though.) Since the first quarter of the year is over it’s a great time to go back over those goals and see if I’m on track! ...
3 Things You Can’t Afford to Waste Money on Right Now
It’s hard to save money. But it’s got to be done if you want to steadily improve your life, and the lives of the ones you love. Fortunately, this is a skill that can be learned. It’s something that takes perspective and experience, but both of those can be acquired with patience. Even better, there are usually a few things you can do to better your situation quickly, in an hour or two after you’re ...
Why I Still Do My Own Taxes (And Why You Might Want to As Well)
This post is part of the TaxAct #DIYtaxes blog tour which empowers you to take ownership of your finances by doing your own taxes. TaxAct provides the tools and guidance to help you confidently file your taxes easy and fast. Do your own taxes today at TaxAct.com. You got this. I used to love doing my taxes. I could not wait until my W-2 came and I could file. That, obviously, was because I was ...
March 2016 Online Income Report
If you’re new here I’ve posted income reports ever since I started this blog, three years ago. I initially had goals of making a few hundred dollars per month and then slowly growing that amount. Luckily, that’s what I’ve been able to do. In 2012 I decided that earning money online was going to be the only way I could create the life I wanted living in a small town with no good job options. I ...
How to Make Money as a Freelance Researcher with Wonder
I was recently introduced to Rachael Granby, the Director of Research at Wonder. Wonder is a personal research assistant that hires freelancers to help answer their client’s questions. Freelance research positions are currently available at Wonder and Rachael took the time to answer some of the most common questions she gets. If you’re looking for a flexible, part-time way to supplement your ...