It’s been a while since my last side hustle update! A few months ago, I shared my paid-for trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where I also got to take in the natural wonders of the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone. Last month, Ian and I enjoyed another paid-for trip, this time to Cancun, Mexico. It was a productive trip; I met …
A Summer 2018 Side Hustle Update: It’s Not Over Yet
At the beginning of 2018, I got an unexpected side hustle opportunity. As part of that initial six-month contract, I received a travel budget to attend at least one of their sponsored conferences (which drives the brunt of revenue for the organization). Well, I finally got to go to a conference last month! I took a few days off work, …
Not Every Side Hustle is the Same – The Plight of a Freelancer
Back in February, I shared the news of my unexpected side hustle, which has been a five-figure opportunity for me and Ian to make a little cash while working in something completely different from our day jobs. This is my first foray into freelancing. Thankfully, Ian has lived that freelancer life (albeit only briefly), so figuring out the tax situation …
The Unexpected Side Hustle
Shortly after getting hooked on the idea of financial independence and retiring early, I set my own goal, to reach FI in 10 years, with a fund of $700K. That was a year ago, meaning my deadline is now just 9 years away. In Mint, I even set up a goal, which visually reminds me every time I log in …