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How I Earned an Extra $40,800 in Two Years Without Lifting a Finger
Despite the fact that I have the best roommates in the world, I’ll occasionally remark, “I’m tired of having roommates.” And Will replies: “Are you $1,700 per month tired of it?” I don’t need to...
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I Stepped Away from My Business for a Month. Here’s What Happened.
A few days ago, I slept in my own bed for the first time in more than a month. I’ve been on the road nearly nonstop for the past few months — including trips to Costa Rica and Ireland — and the last...
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The Airbnb Experiment: 42 Guests, 1 Police Visit, and $19,000
Eight crazy months, 42 guests, one police incident, and $19,000 in gross income. After three seasons as an Airbnb host, I could write a book. But instead, I’ll package the adventures, ideas and...
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Meet Me in Ecuador to Reflect on Freedom, Happiness and Life
The most memorable experiences come from combining everything you love: Friends and family Inspiring conversation Beautiful settings Amazing food Freedom This February, a small group of us intend to...
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Not Earning Enough? Curl That Bicep and Flex Your Hustle Muscle
Lately I’ve been getting emails from readers who have some variation of the following situation: “I’ve frugalled down as much as possible. I’ve pinched every penny and slashed every expense. But I...
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Take the One Percent Challenge
Pop quiz: You’re buying airline tickets to visit grandma for the holidays. She lives on the other side of the nation, too far away to drive. You’ve budgeted $400 for holiday travel, but you can’t find...
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Why You Shouldn’t Let a Monkey Pick Your Stocks
“A blindfolded monkey throwing darts at a newspaper’s financial pages could beat most experts.” Princeton professor Burton Malkiel uttered that slam against Wall Street stock traders back in 1973,...
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The Next Financial Challenge: 20 Contenders in a Fight to the Top
My hobbies include reading, hiking, and … wagering cold, hard cash on financial experiments for the sake of your amusement. Last year I blindfolded myself, threw darts at a list of stocks, bought the...
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Gear Up for the One Percent Challenge!
“I’m scrounging dollars to fill my gas tank. I don’t make enough money to save. At the end of the month, there’s nothing left.” If this feels like you, gear up for a radical shift that will change your...
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Think You Can’t Pay Off $147,106 in Debt? Guess Again.
There are Conformists, and there are Rebels. The Conformist Majority says: “I have a 30-year mortgage, a 20-year second mortgage, a 10-year student loan and a 5-year car loan.” “I’ll pay the minimum,...
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How Sarah Quit Her Job, Launched an Online Business, and Now Travels As Much...
Five years ago, a Canadian woman named Sarah embarked on a series of life-changing steps. She moved 215 miles away from her hometown. She returned to college (after initially failing a few courses) to...
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Investing, Broken Down to its Ridiculously Simple Core
Myth: Wealth and freedom come exclusively from living below your means. Fact: Frugality is the first step … not the last. ~~~~~ There’s a couple that I’ve known for more than a decade. When we met,...
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10 Lessons I’ve Learned as an Airbnb Host
This is Episode 4 of The Airbnb Series. Before you read this, check out Episodes 1, 2 and 3. Almost one year ago, I launched a “side hustle” as an Airbnb host. Since then, I’ve pulled back the curtain...
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Does Your Lack of Savings Halt Your Dreams?
Note from Paula: Big announcement about the Ecuador retreat — plus our first Atlanta meetup! Details at bottom. Several weeks ago, I invited new email subscribers to share their answers to two deeply...
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How Erin Saved One Years’ Worth of Expenses, Quit Her Job, and Enjoys More...
“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...
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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. [Taps foot. Looks at imaginary watch.] “I have a question, Paula.” Yes? “$1,045...
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