Yard sale season is gearing up and before all you minimalists cringe, keep in mind that yard sales aren’t just for hoarders. Garage sales hold tremendous savings potential for anyone who’s willing to take the time and effort to shop for items properly. With that in mind, here are a few tips I’ve learned and picked up […]
In recent years, there’s been a trend toward following our passions and doing work we love. At least, we hear a lot about finding ways to get paid to do work that we like. However, that trend might be on the verge of a chance, if a recent survey is any indication.
This is my 10th year as a freelancer. I love what I do, and am fortunate to be able to set my own hours and work from anywhere. My situation is a little unprecedented in that I didn’t move from a “real” job into self-employment. Instead, I went straight from grad school into freelancing. However, I […]
My son worked hard to save his money so he could buy his own entry-level gaming computer. Over the last year-and-a-half he’s upgraded some components, leaving him with a small stash of used computer parts. To raise some extra cash, he’s interested in selling those extra parts, since they’re not doing him any good just collecting dust […]
Winter is almost over, and we’re beginning to see a light at the end of the tunnel! As we head toward warmer weather and sunnier days, one of the things many us do to get ready for spring is cleaning. Spring is the perfect time not only to get rid of what we don’t need […]
My income has always been regular. So much so, that I liken it to the rhythmic tick-tock of a clock hanging on the wall. Paychecks from my job as a software engineer have been automatically deposited into our checking account twice a month for the last 19 years. Even my income as a freelance writer […]
