One of my favorite things to do at the end of the year is balance the books and review the "big hitters" for what drove our financial position. Does that make me a nerd? Yes, yes it does. And I'm ok with that. 2018 was a pretty big year for the Wealthy Nickel household. We had planned to slow down our real estate side hustle after Little Nickel #2 was born, so we stopped … [Read more...] about 2018 Year in Review – $100K in Side Hustles and Other Financial Stats
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Money Goals – 30+ Experts Share Their 2019 Resolutions
Let's face it, setting money goals for your family's finances is not the most exciting thing in the world. But in my own life, it's one of the most important things I've done to set the tone for our financial future. Each year my wife and I write down a few money goals and review our progress throughout the year. Inevitably, circumstances and priorities change and we end up … [Read more...] about Money Goals – 30+ Experts Share Their 2019 Resolutions
Money Saving Challenge: How to Save $1000 in 30 Days
It's MONEY SAVING CHALLENGE time!!! Want to know the cure for insomnia? Try listening to someone talk about budgeting and saving money for more than 5 minutes. It's also a great way to get people to avoid you at parties (ask me how I know). So how do you make saving money fun? You turn it into a: MONEY SAVING CHALLENGE!!! Think of it like CrossFit for your budget. I … [Read more...] about Money Saving Challenge: How to Save $1000 in 30 Days
November 2018 Extra Income Report – $6,378
Want to make extra money in your sleep? I recommend Drop, a new app that gives you cash back for doing your normal everyday shopping. Sign up for Drop now and get an instant $5 bonus! Welcome to the Wealthy Nickel Extra Income Report! Each month, I share all the different ways we make extra income outside the 9-5 job. In case you missed it, last month was the first … [Read more...] about November 2018 Extra Income Report – $6,378
The True Cost of Homeownership Is Higher Than You Think
Want to make extra money in your sleep? I recommend Drop, a new app that gives you cash back for doing your normal everyday shopping. Sign up for Drop now and get an instant $5 bonus! I love owning my home. I could probably never go back to renting. I don’t want anyone telling me how much noise I can make, how big a nail I can use to hang a picture, or that I can’t … [Read more...] about The True Cost of Homeownership Is Higher Than You Think