Did I Mention I Just Moved to Vegas?
I moved to Las Vegas last week. When I say this, people often respond in three main ways:
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“I Have Big Dreams … and Small Savings. Help!”
There are countless lazy articles on the Internet about how to save more money, 99.9% of which are detached from reality. This is not one of those. Everyday I get emails from readers that say things like: “I want to travel / quit my job/ retire in 10 years. But I don’t have the savings.”…
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How Diane and Neal Saved 2 Years Income, Quit Their Jobs and Moved to France
Greetings from Rio de Janeiro! I’m writing this from an apartment in Brazil, where I’m in the middle of a whirlwind 10-day trip with around a half-dozen friends. I’d love it if you follow the adventure on Instagram. Today on Afford Anything, though, I want to share a reader story I find inspiring: Neal and…
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“I Want to Create Passive Income, But I Don’t Know Where to Start” — Part II
This is Part II of the Passive Income for Beginners series. Start by reading Part I here. When I quit my 9-to-5 job, I had no concept of passive income. Like most people, I conceptualized money in terms of time: “they pay $25 per hour” or “she makes $60,000 per year.” When I quit my…
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“I Want to Create Passive Income, But I Don’t Know Where to Start” — Part I
Imagine this: You hop on a flight to Brazil or Costa Rica or Thailand. You spend a month reveling in the sand and surf. You taste new foods. You discover new music. You spot wildlife you’ve never imagined. You don’t check email the entire time. Heck, you don’t even post photos to Facebook. You’re radically offline — like…
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How Julia Makes $250 Per Hour as a Caricature Artist
Five years ago, Julia Kelly earned $8.50 per hour as a caricature artist at an amusement park. Today she charges $250 per hour for the same service. “But … that’s just one or two hours a month, right?” Guess again. Julia’s art business grosses more than $100,000 per year … and thanks to the power…
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How to Hack Your Credit Score
Would you rather: Save $12 per year? Save $1,045 per year? Go ahead, think it over. Consult with your family. I’ll wait.
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How Erin Saved One Years’ Worth of Expenses, Quit Her Job, and Enjoys More Flexibility
“I only earn enough to make the minimum payment on my loans.” “My boss doesn’t pay me enough, so I can’t save a dime.” “I’d love to quit my job, but I don’t think that’s realistic.” The Naysayer Brigade makes statements like the examples above — statements that give power to their bosses and the economy, while…
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Does Your Lack of Savings Halt Your Dreams?
Several weeks ago, I invited new email subscribers to share their answers to two deeply personal questions: What’s your wildest dream, and what’s preventing you from getting there? The answers poured in to a degree I couldn’t believe. My Inbox flooded with hopes and sorrows. Some people shared brief-but-honest answers; others wrote memoirs. People from all walks of life…
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10 Lessons I’ve Learned as an Airbnb Host
This article is Part 4 of The Airbnb Series. Before you read this, check out Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3. Almost one year ago, I took the crazy leap into becoming an Airbnb and VRBO host. Since then, I’ve earned $28,268.35. I’ve met some fascinating people from around this world. And yes, I had…
