Besides having a solid emergency fund, one of the best ways to hedge against financial ruin while surviving a layoff is to have one or two (or three) side hustles. Side hustles are a little different from traditional part time … Continue reading →

As part of my 75 Tips to Survive a Down Economy post a couple weeks ago I mentioned CashCrate as a legitimate part-time income opportunity.  I received quite a number of questions about the service, and I thought I would … Continue reading →

I’ve had a strong desire over the last few weeks to de-clutter our home. Currently, our closets, attic and garage are all packed full with things we rarely use. My wife isn’t a big fan of yard sales (hosting them, … Continue reading →