This fall, I plan to begin work on developing additional content packaged to sell here at Frugal Dad. Over time, I would like to transition out of certain types of advertising and limit ads here to my own products, and private advertising deals, exclusively.
I’ve written about a lot of topics over the last three years, so coming up with something to focus on – that might also have commercial appeal – is difficult. That’s where you can help.
What topics would you like to learn more about? Which topics do you think might be of interest to the casual first-time visitor here at Frugal Dad? Perhaps a get out of debt guide? Or maybe a kids and money themed activity book? Are there seasonal opportunities – graduation, Christmas, weddings, summer home preparation, etc? Thanks in advance for helping me brainstorm.
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5 Ways The Recession Has Changed Consumerism In America. Hey, I never thought I would see all of the “warnings” on credit card statements either. (@ My Dollar Plan)
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I wish you the best of luck with whatever projects you take on.
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That’s a great idea, Rob, and definitely a worthy task. If there is one lesson people should take away from the “Great Recession” it is that we have to be more mindful of our money. The “set it and forget it” strategy is no longer viable, thanks to things like poorly allocated target retirement funds that left near-retirees with less than half their fund balances inside of a year.
Some topics of interest:
-use a realtor or sell your house yourself
-money saving features to look for in a house
-how much does storing/keeping extra stuff “cost”
-aging parents and the cost to families-many families don’t realize what their parents financial/health insurance status or even their end of life wishes, they don’t realize that a sudden health event (stroke/hip fracture/etc) can push a family into deciding life and death issues/housing issues/healthcare issues in the next 24-48 hours after the event
-how much does long term care cost and will your parents/you need it
-should your parents go with Med AB or a combined policy-what are the pros and cons of these-how do they pick a med D policy, this can not be decided by what your friends are doing-must suit each person & should not be decided by your parent’s insurance agent!
-what challenges are unique to each life stage and what financial challenges are life long
-how does organizing your house save you money
-how can you tell if you are in a dead end job
-how to save money on landscaping and home repair
-which financial analyst or news article can you believe about finance and the economy, how can the average joe know who to trust?
-unplanned family event trips how to navigate overspending vs. saying no and disappointing family
I love these summaries! Can’t wait to see what you come up with this fall!
Congratulations on your decision to sell products!
It comes down to this: If you can help people make money, or save more money than the cost of the book (preferably by a factor of 10 or more), it will work.
It’s even better if it addresses a real pain point–something people get emotional about.
-Erica
I’d like to see more writing about keeping family costs down. You’ve been focusing a lot on debt recently, which is interesting but irrelevant to those of us who have paid down our debts. More stuff about being frugal would be awesome.
I love the “kids and money” activity book idea!