One-third of renters live with dogs, which shows how many of us love our four-legged friends. It also means renters insurance to cover dog bites is important to consider when youâre a dog owner and renting. And while your sweet little pup may not have any known history of biting, you never know how your […]
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In March, I attended the SXSW Interactive Conference in Austin, Texas, and I had a chance to meet a few online personalities face-to-face, like former GRS staff writer Adam Baker of the Man vs. Debt blog. I also attended a session called The $100 Startup, a book reading led by Chris Guillebeau of The Art of Non-Conformity.
Long-time readers know that J.D. and Chris are good friends, which is why J.D.’s not reviewing this book. I, however, hadn’t met Chris until attending his SXSW session. I’d like to think this would make me an unbiased book reviewer, but the truth is that the guy is just instantly likeable. His session that day felt much like it did to read his book: a personal conversation with a friend who sincerely wants to help you out.
So there’s my disclaimer â nicest guy ever. Luckily for me, his book is a must-read for anyone who’s harboring a desire to start a small business (’cause how awful would it be to have to write a scathing review of a book by the nicest guy ever?).</
One of my goals for GRS in 2012 is to write more about earning money.
I quit my job a year-and-a-half ago to become self-employed, but I know that most people are employees, and I’m the last person who would suggest that everyone should quit their jobs and become full-time freelancers. For one thing, it’s not right for everyone. It can be lonely, and it doesn’t come with medical benefits, which some people need, especially those who can’t get individual insurance at a reasonable cost. Depending on your career, it might not even be possible (never heard of a self-employed police officer, for example). And some people want to put in their time and leave work at work at 5 p.m., or just plain enjoy their job.
There are a lot of reasons why it makes more sense to be an employee, which is why I don’t plan to only write about starting a side business or freelancing (although I do plan to cover those topics), but also how employees can earn more at their current job and make savvy career moves.
Are you looking to grow your money easily and affordably? Well, index funds may be right for you. In this guide, weâll cover the basics of investing in index funds before diving into the interview portion with Mark Hebner. To skip to it right away, use the links below. What is an Index Fund? The
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Ben Newman is on fire. And I’m proud to say he’s a friend, mentor, and someone that oozes positivity into my life. Plus, he’s a die-hard St. Louis Cardinals fan, so what’s not to love? ð Here are just a few of Ben’s accomplishments Super successful insurance agent (which he recently retired from) International speaker […]
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If you have researched investment properties, you have probably heard the term CAP rate. CAP stands for capitalization and is often used to determine the value of income-producing real estate. The cap rate is a measure of what the returns will be assuming you pay cash for a property. The CAP rate will not give … Read more
When I started Get Rich Slowly â on 15 April 2006 â it made very little money. It earned a few pennies per day. Slowly, the income grew. A few pennies per day turned into a few dollars per day, and that turned into tens of dollars per day. Eventually I was making enough money from this site that I could quit my day job to blog full time. The last time I mentioned my income on GRS, I wrote that I was making $5,000 a month. That was in November of 2007, I think. Then my wife, my lawyer, and my accountant all asked me to stop writing about my income. When that holy trinity speaks in unison, you listen, right?
The more I worked on this site, the more the income increased. I won’t say how much I was making, but if you read Crystal’s guest post from earlier this month, you can make some educated guesses.
As Get Rich Slowly grew, one of the curious side effects was that people began to make offers to buy the site. I always ignored those offers.
Mint.com user and Facebook fan Aaron writes: It would be great to have a post that lists out some of the top books to read for personal finance. I know there are different types of people using Mint (ranging from those whose goal is to get out of debt, to people who have the money
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This week’s Idea to Steal is perfect for sipping a summer drink, relaxing with a book or hiding out from the world. Right now I’m loving the look of a niche. They are perfect tucked away places to sit, sleep or simply hang. This deep outdoor alcove is the perfect place…
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