This week, I have a great guest post from Warren Shute CFP Chartered Wealth Manager at http://www.warrenshute.com.
My pension knowledge is rubbish and I find long documents really boring to read. I’m also very aware of how important pensions are, so I asked Warren to share with us an easy to read 5 minute guide to pensions, all you need to know.
Over to Warren……
If you read my blog then you know I love creating various income streams, especially passive income streams, and showing you how you can do the same. My third guest post this summer is fantastic and comes from Jennifer at Mamafurfur.com If a passive income is what you’re after, then read on. Over to Jennifer….
Having a little side project to work on is one of the sure fire ways to make some money in your spare time, whilst having a little bit of fun. And one of the best ways to create any business is to start with the goal of passive income, where you don’t need to exchange your time for the money, in mind.
Related: 10 Passive Income Ideas You Can Start Today
With that very reason, I’m a huge fan of instant downloadables and selling to customers via Etsy for example. This means you don’t even have to have a website or blog to start your own little business on the side selling a creative talent.
Not artistic? Don’t worry – my best drawing skill involves stick men usually, which is why I will show you how to set up your own Etsy suitable creative items using an online publisher and creating tool called Canva.
Today I am thrilled to have Francesca from From Pennies to Pounds with a guest post for you. Francesca has used various side hustles to get out of debt and here she talks about just one of them.
Over to Francesca….
Dog boarding is a great side hustle, because it’s one of those things where you can have lots of fun at the same time as earning extra – so it doesn’t necessarily feel like ‘work’.
If you follow my blog then you know I LOVE Matched Betting as a way to make some extra money that is totally tax free! I get lots of questions all the time about Matched Betting and my earnings so I thought I would share my Matched Betting journey as I started just a little over a year ago.
Matched Betting is just one of my income streams along with other things such as making money on ebay and blogging. If you want to set up a blog of your own to make money, I have step by step instructions here.
Related: How to Earn a Regular Income on eBay
If you’ve never heard of matched betting, before we go any further, it’s worth reading my blog post which explains a bit more about what it is and how you can make money.
For this post, I thought I would just update you on how it has worked for me and the income i’ve earned which will hopefully answer the question, can matched betting be sustained?
If you add up all your household costs, you may be surprised at just how much money goes out of your account on a monthly basis. Some fees and bills you pay may be non-negotiable, but there are multiple ways you can try and lower household costs. If you’re looking for simple ways to lower household costs, save more money and increase your disposable income, here are some solutions:
If you have ever thought about setting up a portable bar business, then now could be the perfect time to turn your dreams into a reality. Summer events such as music festivals are ripe for customers wanting a unique experience and you could be the person to provide it!
It’s perfectly flexible giving you the opportunity to choose the hours and days you work whilst being your own boss.
Setting up a portable bar is fairly simple. All you need to do is find a suitable truck, van or a caravan you can convert to create your bar experience. A caravan is a good idea if you want to keep your clients outside while you work in the smaller area inside, but a truck could be a great way to create a bijou indoor area. It’s your choice but a quick search for new trucks might just help you gauge what you are getting into either way.
Money is many things to many people. Some consider it a crass tool that facilitates the things in life that really matter like moments of togetherness with family. Others consider it a powerful intoxicant that occupies their every waking thought.
Some of us have a lot of it, others have a little, but no matter how much of it we have, it’s never quite enough. There’s always one important purchase, or one unexpected cost which makes balancing our finances just a little harder than we’d like.
While we all work hard and accept more opportunities to make money whenever they present themselves, as inflation rises, as our wages stagnate, finding a financial balance is an increasingly tricky prospect.
When I first read about surveys as a way to make money years ago, my first thought was, how do you know if they are genuine? There are so many scams out there on the net and I was worried that I would do some work then not get paid, or worse still, that I would be expected to pay something up front.
If you have felt like this, then I know exactly how you feel because I felt the same.
Firstly, let me tell you that genuine survey sites are FREE to join. You should never have to pay to join a genuine survey site. So, keep your money in your pocket!
Secondly, I only recommend ways to make money that I’ve either personally done myself, or researched and know that the company is genuine. You can rest assured, if you are looking for genuine survey sites in the UK to make some extra money, you’ve come to the right place.
You can read about how I tested out a survey site here.
Today, I will provide you with a list of trusted companies that you can use to top up your income.
Buying a home is an expensive and important decision. Certain properties may seem perfect on the surface but there could be hidden problems that could be costly in the future.
Before the deed gets signed over to you, make sure that you’ve made these five checks.
If you are thinking about investing in property for the purpose of renting it out, or you already have a house that could be made available for rent, this is definitely a good profit booster. However, being a landlord is something that comes with numerous challenges and considerations. Read on to discover some useful tips to help you get started.
