Entrepreneurial types tend to be relentless in the pursuit of their dreams. Many bring a single-minded focus to getting their business up and running. They spend every waking moment (and even some of their sleep time) thinking up new ways to innovate, improve, and outfox. This type of person is often so preoccupied that he…
10 Retirement-Friendly Business Ideas for the Over 50’s
Some people dream of the day that they can wake up with absolutely nothing to do. For them, retirement consists of sleeping in, lounging poolside, and doing as little as possible for the rest of their lives. But for most people, a life with nothing to do doesn’t sound so pleasant. And with 72 percent…
Selling Stuff as a Side Hustle
Who wouldn’t want to make some extra cash on the side? People can consider making a side hustle out of selling old stuff. Measurable success depends on the time and effort put into this effort, and it’s really not that hard to do. Gaining profit is possible if the timing is right and the seller…
How the Inflation Reduction Act Can Help Your Small Business
On Aug. 16, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). The bill was equally divided in votes for and against it, and was passed by a tie-breaking vote from Vice President Kamala Harris. Now it is law. Several things are in it that could affect your small business. An Ongoing…
Spending: How to Spend $1,000 or Less to Build Career Skills
By Kim Clark From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Buttressing your resume with a new skill is one of the best ways to make a modest financial investment pay big returns. One study found that, depending on the skill and the worker’s previous education and job, some holders of short-term credentials earned 65 percent more than otherwise…
11 Crazy Expensive Things Rich People Buy
Have you ever wondered what you would spend money on if you were to win the lottery or suddenly become rich? It can be fun to daydream about the possibilities. After all, there’s no telling what wild, exciting things and experiences would be within reach. While most people are likely stressing about inflation, the rising…
Retirement: How to Manage Required Minimum Distributions While Still Working
By Lisa Gerstner From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Many workers aren’t ready to retire at the traditional retirement age of 65 and instead continue working into their 70s. While they can postpone retirement, they can’t entirely delay taking Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from tax-deferred retirement accounts. If you’re working into your 70s, here’s what you need…
75 Fast and Easy Ways to Make Extra Money
Would you like to make money, but don’t know where to begin? You’re not alone. Aside from their regular jobs, 16 percent of adults performed side gigs to earn extra income. Among them, 64 percent spent fewer than 20 hours doing those jobs during that period, according to the Federal Reserve Board’s Economic Well-Being of U.S….
Ways to Make Money on Amazon
Perhaps you have been thinking about earning some extra income, or maybe turning a hobby into a full-time gig; whatever you want, Amazon could be the route to take. In 2021, Amazon’s sales revenue was almost $470 billion. And you can be part of that. Amazon has programs that let anyone make money. From handmade…
Airbnb Hosts Are Sick of Airbnb, Too
Disgruntled Airbnb guests are taking to Twitter to vent about everything from cleaning fees to misleading listings. But they aren’t the only ones with complaints: Airbnb hosts themselves have become increasingly disillusioned with the platform and its disrespectful guests. On message boards and Facebook groups, hosts are sharing their own challenges and horror stories. One…
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