If it costs money, then it has a break even point. In college’s case, it is the point where the cost of tuition meets the potential income you can gain from the knowledge you are learning. We hear all the time about the cost of tuition rising, and in some cases students are rioting in the … Read more
It took a while before a solid budgeting app appeared in our app stores. A variety of free, pay, and unlockable apps are available to meet your needs. Two apps have appeared to rise above the rest–EveryDollar and Mint. This is not going to be a Mint Review or an EveryDollar Review but it will … Read more
When you’re a solo entrepreneur (a solopreneur), it is difficult to manage all of the demands. I needed a way to manage multiple websites and projects and do it as cheaply as possible. In this article, I discuss how I compared a service called CoSchedule, with my own custom solution of services and plugins. Update … Read more
It seems like all of the top famous entrepreneurs lists are obsessed with net worth. And, while net worth is a great measure for some standards, it doesn’t really measure “fame.” When coming up with this list, I tried to take other factors into account to determine who the truly most famous entrepreneurs are. I … Read more
It feels like my house is too small for my family! Whether your family is growing, or you’re buying more things, sometimes, it can seem like our homes are too small. Does this mean it’s time to buy a new house though? In this article, I cover some clever ways you probably never thought of … Read more
Everyone wants to work from home, but few people get past dreaming about it. Congratulations! You’re one of the few taking action. You’re a go-getter. Do you know what that means? You’re already ahead of the competition. But if you want to stay ahead in your journey to working from home, you need to keep … Read more
For 2018, try a less traditional resolution by exploring stock investing. It’s never been easier to get into the market. Easy-to-use trading platforms and an abundance of information and training materials have removed most barriers. We’re experiencing record-breaking market performance. We’re at a moment of “I should have invested, yesterday.”. The typical resolutions and goals can take a back … Read more
In a song by Chris Janson, he sings the lyrics “Money can’t buy happiness, but it could buy me a boat.” The question has plagued us for millennia, can money buy happiness? If not, why can’t money buy happiness? Generally, people agree: money can’t buy happiness, but why? I too agree that money can’t buy … Read more
For many consumers the global economic disaster caused by the American housing market and the financial services industry still linger in their minds when they think about money. The financial crisis was a wake-up call and a living case study as to how fragile the financial system can be. As a result many consumers no … Read more
Recently, I read about someone who was having a lot of financial difficulties and how they needed money to help their sick relatives. They discussed a tool they used called the “PayPal Money Adder.” I was intrigued. Naturally, this sounds like a complete scam. In the comments, other people chimed in talking about this tool, … Read more
It’s no secret, dividend stocks are in high demand for the income they generate, but what is stopping you from dividend investing? Today, we’re going to discuss why you should invest in dividend stocks for your income plans. Dividend investment is attractive for multiple reasons: They are passive income. Dividends are generally taxed at a lower rate, … Read more
Updated 03/18/2017: Added more details and updated our passive income experiment with new results! In 2009, we wanted to test some of our theories on passive income, but we wanted to do it differently than creating a stock portfolio and leaving it. We settled upon the idea of writing articles for a website and watching the … Read more
As a child and teen, I had difficulty earning money. I had to work for the money and I had to work hard! Well, work hard for my age. I could go door-to-door to my friendly neighbors and ask for work which often meant I was mowing grass. There was also a small pizza shop … Read more
If you’re looking for some father and son business ideas to build a successful business or just to pass the time with each other, your business venture lies within this list! What could be a better father & son activity then learning to run a business together? Father and Son Business Ideas Like father, like … Read more
How to Budget Your Money and Save According to the NBER, 75% of American households would not be able to come up with $2,000 dollars if given 30 days. Are you a part of the 25% who could come up with the money, or are you a part of the 75%? Is there too much … Read more
I think you would agree: Money’s tight. Everyone needs help saving money. You’re not alone in this. Many people are looking for better ways to save money. However, it has become hard to even make money, let alone save it. Fortunately, there is a way to save money that can be surprisingly effective. This is … Read more
You’re wondering: What kind of business can I start without a lot of money? Good news. Tons. There are several small business opportunities that require little to no upstart costs! Of course, they’ll still require time and effort. Additionally, many of the small business opportunities play to the strengths of skill sets involving computers. But wait, … Read more
Entrepreneurs look to the past for inspiration, but look to the future as a canvas. Future business ideas are the portrait that entrepreneurs paint in their mind and set out to create. It was Peter Drucker who said: The best way to predict the future is to create it. – Peter Drucker Looking to the … Read more
You’ve come to an important moment in your website or blog’s life: it’s time to make some money. I know that people who are new to monetizing a website are hesitant to. I know this, because I was where you’re sitting right now. This article was written with a beginner in mind. I’ve had the … Read more
When it comes to bank accounts, there are lots of things that can be confusing. I’ve been asked a lot of questions about bank accounts over the years and thought it would be good to answer many of the most common questions here. What is the difference between a savings account and checking account? A … Read more
You have limited capital, limited time, limited resources, maybe a garage and the burning desire to start a business: you probably just need some small scale business ideas. Entrepreneurs are resilient and some of the most successful ones have started right where you’re at as small businesses. Did you know Apple started out as a … Read more