Making Money and Earning Extra Income

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the past year or so, you may have realised that the global economy has been somewhat tenuous. People have learned the hard way that they need to be wise with their money, and, for some it means taking on extra work to boost their income, pay off [...]

It’s never too early to start thinking about earning extra income. A good job is hard to find in this economy, so it’s not a bad idea to embrace the concept of building multiple income streams as a career.

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Here are 7 extra income ideas geared toward college students and recent [...]

My son is almost a year old, so I am interested in the topic of teaching children about money management. I think teaching them about money can build a solid foundation that will result in a lifetime of financial well being.  I have been reading various articles on this subject and here is my spin [...]

Selling used books is a good way to declutter your home and get some money for books that you probably won’t read again.  This is even more important for college students because you could sell textbooks for a lot more than normal books, but you’ll have to do it quick because textbooks become outdated and [...]

I recently discussed a potential business with an enterprising friend.  She wants to sell handcrafted products on Etsy as a source of alternative income. Personally, I am not the kind that discourages any type of income, but this story will highlight some of the intricacies and pitfalls that you may face on your income streams [...]

This is a guest article by The Financial Blogger.
People are often comparing their salary to friends, family or colleagues. We always have this temptation to know how much others make and how they can afford everything they have. For some, this is called envy — if you don’t do anything about it but just [...]

Risk management is a methodology to mitigate negative consequences resulting from threats and uncertainties. In this article, I’ll be exploring financial risks focused on personal finance and how to minimize these risks. Since risk management is a huge topic, I am going to limit it within the scope of the REAL Wealth Building framework — [...]

This guide is intended to provide readers with ideas, how to’s, and resources on building multiple income streams and generating extra income. If you are interested in earning more money and becoming less dependent on your job, then this is the guide for you. On the other hand, this guide is not about getting rich [...]