This is a contributed post. Some cities explain themselves through monuments. Others reveal more through repetition, the routes people take each day, the spaces that slow them down without instruction, the way sound and movement settle into patterns. Venice and Madrid sit far apart geographically, yet both are shaped by public space that remains…
2016 was a banner year for me in more ways than one. I put serious effort into my side hustles, and while the year started off slow, it finished strong. By late summer, things finally clicked. In September, I shared that I had made over $1,000 in side hustle income in August. From that…
Six figures used to mean you made it. Now? Not so simple. Inflation has pushed up the cost of pretty much everything. Groceries, rent, childcare. A $100,000 salary doesn’t go as far as it used to, and in some cities, six figures barely covers the basics. So why do people still search “how much…
Investing is one of the most powerful ways to grow your money over time. It’s not just for wealthy people or finance experts. When done consistently, investing allows your money to work for you rather than sit idle in a savings account, losing value to inflation. It doesn’t matter if your goal is extra…
Looking for easy ways to earn a little extra cash from your phone? You don’t need a full-time job or complicated side hustle to start making money. Some apps pay you real cash, gift cards, and rewards for tasks you’re already doing. Whether it’s completing surveys, playing games, or testing new apps, there’s something…
I am a huge sports fan. My favorites are football, basketball, and baseball. A few years ago, I made a goal to visit all of the MLB stadiums. Below is how I came up with that goal and where I’m currently. I graduated from college on May 10th, 2008. I was there for 5.5…
This is a collaborative post. When people talk about real estate investing, taxes rarely come up in the exciting part of the conversation. It is usually all cash flow, appreciation, and passive income dreams. Then the first tax season hits, and suddenly the questions start piling up. What counts as income? What can you…
In 2026, more people than ever are turning side hustles into meaningful income streams instead of just weekend projects. In fact, a recent Bankrate survey found that more than one-third of Americans report earning extra money from side hustles, with the average side hustler bringing in nearly $891 per month. With new tools like…