(This post was originally published on August 15, 2006, and has been updated, because a lot can change in eighteen years.) Fifteen dollars wasn’t that much in 2006, and it’s even less now. Regardless, we can get richer or poorer a few dollars at a time. It’s not that difficult to make a couple of … Read more
(This post was published originally on August 26, 2005, and has been updated.) Banks compete for your credit card business. Consumer debt is very lucrative for them. As such, there are bonuses, perks, and rebates that they’ll throw at you to get their card in your wallet or purse. But first some words to the … Read more
(This post was originally written January 3, 2010, and has been updated.) I moved down to Virginia in 2000 for my job, and one of my first stops was at a credit union to get a local savings and checking account. I’m still with the same credit union after nearly a quarter century, and though … Read more
No, really … a computer and a Paypal account are all you need I’ve been making money online for over 20 years, and almost all of the hustles I’ve tried take effort and cost. I’ve built websites, social media accounts, a YouTube channel, an email list, digital products, and more. I’ve also signed up for … Read more
Find these deals while you still can My main work computer was grinding to a slow death. I’d put up with the lengthy reboots, the pegged disk activity, and the frozen screens long enough. Last week I bought a new reasonably-priced desktop that should last me at least a few years. Setting up the new … Read more
For 2024 I’m committed to publishing side income reports each month for accountability. My goal is to progress by keeping it transparent and real. Reporting on the good and the bad lets me reflect on lessons learned. Which sources I’m reporting and which I’m not I’m not posting anonymously so my primary income, my part-time … Read more
It serves a couple of purposes There are several apps that give you cash back for scanning your grocery receipts. It turns out that you can stack receipt rewards by scanning the same receipt in all of the apps. Swagbucks Magic Receipts is going on the stack I don’t do a lot of get-paid-to sites … Read more
Still plugging away A “mini-game” complements your main game by providing variety and a secondary focus. My main goal is working on Medium Partner Program income, but I’m also working toward qualifying for the YouTube Partner Program with my channel. My work on the channel gives me material to bring here, which works directly toward … Read more