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America Saves Week Day Four

Did you know that my youngest child was born the same year as the web? She is 27. That makes me a little older than 27. 

I find it interesting that there is an entire generation that does not remember what it was like before the internet existed. But we are not here to talk about that. This week we are talking about saving, because today is day four of America Saves Week, and we are celebrating!

Thanks to the internet, almost 20 years ago I started selling on Ebay. I did not make tons of money selling items on the side, but I did alright. About two years later, I discovered third-party selling on Amazon. I didn’t do too badly there. Having this “side gig” helped me get out of debt and save like never before.

I have a friend whose daughter LOVES dogs. She has opened her own doggie daycare, if you will. She is more than supplementing her income–it’s become her family’s main revenue stream.

I have always suggested that everybody needs a home-based business if for nothing else but the tax breaks you can get. Just check with your tax professional to make sure everything is on the up and up.

Find something you like to do and see how you can monetize it. Keep in mind there are probably going to be some home-based business restrictions and to check with your local government to find out.

“Confucius say, ‘Choose a job you love and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.’” I say do something you love as a side gig and see where it takes you. I mean, why not? What have you got to lose?



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