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Writing Through Imposter Syndrome and a Plutus Nod

September 24, 2021 by Penny 3 Comments

I am pretty good at tuning things out. I’ve marched to the beat of my own drum on this blog for more than half a decade, disregarding traditional blogging advice in favor of doing what feels right. And what I can fit into my day. The same is pretty much true for the rest of … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Celebrate Tagged: freelancing, ghost writing, side hustle, writing

Is My Side Hustle A Success? Three OTHER Benchmarks To Use

January 19, 2021 by Penny 4 Comments
Side Hustle Success desk office space

There’s a really good chance that you’re heard a side hustle defined as a success once it crests six figures. That is not why I am writing this post. You see, I have no idea what it’s like to earn six figures from a side hustle. I don’t even know what it’s like to earn … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Make Tagged: freelancing, gig work, passion project, side gig, side hustle, tutoring

5 Ways I Saved & Earned This Week – Volume 4

March 9, 2020 by Penny 4 Comments
Picnic Dinners at the Park to Save More This Week

What a week it’s been in the personal finance world. The market turmoil continues, as does the panic over COVID-19 the fact that our local Target can’t quite seem to keep up its stock of toilet paper or frozen pizza.  Unlike some people, I’m not choosing to tune out the daily news cycle. Instead, I’m choosing … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Make, Save Tagged: education, family, family money, freelancing, impulse buys, shopping, side hustle, Target, teaching, toddler

5 Ways I Saved & Earned This Week

February 17, 2020 by Penny 10 Comments
Snow Day Adventures 5 Ways I Saved

I tend to prioritize saving over earning more money. It’s worth noting *why* I do this. Obviously, if you have a big mountain of debt to move, the best way to move the needle is to make more money. However, we don’t have an income problem so much as a spending problem. Or at least, … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Save Tagged: family money, frugal, income, library, savings, side hustle, teaching

Why I’m Still Side Hustling Now That I Don’t Need To

February 12, 2020 by Penny 28 Comments
Why I'm Still Side Hustling

If my relationship with side hustles had a status, it would be this: It’s Complicated. As someone who worked multiple jobs as soon as I got my work permit at 14, my relationship with side hustles is as varied as it is long. Even at moments when I absolutely hate it, even now that I … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Make Tagged: earning, flexibility, freedom, freelance, freelancing, hustling, income, side gig, side hustle, tutoring, writing

Should I Give Up Selling on Poshmark?

January 29, 2020 by Penny 22 Comments
Give Up on Poshmark Sales Quit

My, how the mighty fall. And by the mighty, I mean me. Poshmark was one of the first motivators I found to declutter and to side hustle online, and now I’m wondering if I should give up selling on Poshmark entirely. When I first started selling on Poshmark, an $8 sale for a leather belt … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Make Tagged: decluttering, minimalism, online income, Poshmark, Poshmark sales, side hustle

Celebrating Your Money Wins & A Plutus Nod – Volume 20

August 7, 2019 by Penny 9 Comments
Money Wins Star Confetti Celebrate

In a wild turn of events, my blog was nominated for a Plutus Award again this year. I still can’t find the right words–or really any words–to do this nomination justice. I am beyond thrilled and totally shocked. via GIPHY It was a great reminder to me that there’s always room to celebrate in the … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Celebrate Tagged: debt, emergency fund, expenses, free flights, free travel, home ownership, money wins, side hustle, student loans, summer school, teaching, travel hacking, travel rewards

Teacher Talk: How I’m Hustling This Summer

June 17, 2019 by Penny 5 Comments
Summer Side Hustles 2019

You know the three reasons why people go into teaching, right? June. July. And August. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard this joke. But I can tell you that I’ve never actually heard a teacher tell it. Why? Because we know how short summers are getting, and we also understand how much … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Make Tagged: editing, extra income, freelancing, ghost writing, hustling, side hustle, summer, teacher talk, teaching, tutoring, writing

Three Money Exercises When You Skip a No-Spend Month

January 9, 2019 by Penny 15 Comments
Money Exercise Besides No-Spend Challenges

For a lot of people, January is a no-spend month. Since I’m not participating, I thought I’d share what I’m doing with my money this month. I’m spending it. Da dum tss! That is actually true, of course. I am also implementing three small changes this month that seemed notable enough to mention at length. … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Plan Tagged: earning, income, increase earning, make money, making money, side hustle, spending, tracking

5 Things I Wish I Knew About Freelancing

October 22, 2018 by Penny 8 Comments
5 Things I Wish I Knew About Freelancing

I have been freelancing for a long time. Not in the flashy, six-figure, time to make a course way, but in the holy cats, my job doesn’t pay super well, and I’d like some side money way. This isn’t just about teaching. In high school and college, I worked myriad part-time jobs for minimum wage. … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Make Tagged: copyediting, earn, editing, freelancer, freelancing, ghostwriting, hustle, income, side hustle, tutoring
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