Yes, it seems pretty late to be posting results from 2018, but what can I say -- time has just flown by.Between all the other posts I've wanted to write, launching a new interview series, and managing Rockstar Finance, not to mention completing our taxes and working to update our estate plans, things have been busy!Like many early retirees say, "Where did I find the … [Read more...]
Why I Sold Rockstar Finance
I have some news for you today!After buying Rockstar Finance in December 2017, I just recently sold it.If you're a blogger or deep into personal finance, you likely know what Rockstar Finance is.If you're simply kinda interested in personal finance, read only a few blogs, and are new to ESI Money, you might not.No problem. Just read Why I Bought Rockstar Finance … [Read more...]
Seven Steps to Turn Your Hobby Into a Money Maker
I love ideas for making extra money.I also love hobbies (who doesn't!?) for the enjoyment they provide.So when you combine the two, what's not to love?Over the years I've had many hobbies -- cycling, swimming, growing roses, playing chess, etc. One of them (writing!) actually became a pretty lucrative side hustle for me.It was May 2005 when I first wrote about … [Read more...]
15 Easy Ways to Make Extra Money in the Gig Economy
As most ESI Money readers know, I am a big fan of developing side hustles, primarily because they can get you to financial independence much faster than without them.That said, some people don’t want the time and hassle commitments sometimes associated with developing your own business.So when Uber Eats offered to host a sponsored post about making some extra side money … [Read more...]
How to Get a Career Award
In How to Ask for a Raise, I listed "after you get an award" as one of the best times to ask for a raise.I also promised to write more on the issue. Consider this post the fulfillment of that promise. :)Saying that someone should "get an award" sounds easy, but it leaves a ton of questions. The most obvious is, "How do I get an award?"Well, I happen to have some … [Read more...]
How to Make Money with a Hobby Farm: The Unsung Super Hero Of Side Hustles
The following is a guest post by Michael at Your Money Geek, a site where he discusses various financial topics with a dash of geekiness. (I dare you to stump him with some sort of Star Wars trivia!)As you know, I'm a big fan of side hustles because they can make such a dramatic impact to your finances. I've shared some side hustle ideas worth considering but today's topic … [Read more...]
Why Getting Fired Was One of the Best Things that Ever Happened to Me
Not many people who have just been fired will tell you that it was one of the best things to ever happen to them.I would be among that group. When I was fired, I was shocked, confused, stunned, angry, and a bit lost.Early in the process of dealing with it, I thought it was one of the worst things to ever happen to me.But over time things have a funny way of working … [Read more...]
Dividend Investing Will Always Beat a Side Hustle
The following is a guest post by Millionaire Mob, a blog focused on ways to better your financial future through passive income, dividend investing and travel hacking.As many of you know, I am a big fan of side hustles and have also talked a bit about dividend investing (including offering specifics on it from a friend of mine.)Personally, I don't think it's a … [Read more...]
The Paradox of Side Hustling
The following is a guest post from Erik, a 26 year old blogger, living in the Midwest, who writes at The Mastermind Within. He writes about personal finance, entrepreneurship and self-improvement and is passionate about sharing his tips for building wealth as a millennial and helping people unlock their full potential in life.I know Erik personally, having met him at FinCon … [Read more...]
Seven Steps to Increasing Your Career Income
The following is a guest post from Mike at MikedUp Blog. Mike calls on past and present life experiences to help readers change their lives through improvements in fitness, finance, and family.Anyone reading this site for more than 15 seconds knows I'm a big fan of growing your career (and thus your income).After all, doing so is a major part of the "E" in E-S-I, … [Read more...]
