Finances

One lady’s trash… is another lady’s Craigslist Score!

If you’ve read my February Side Hustle Income Report, you may know one of my side hustles has been selling items on Ebay and Craigslist.  I’ve been trying to keep up the momentum this month. This might sound crazy to you, but I found an old beat-up coffee table on the side of the road… Continue reading One lady’s trash… is another lady’s Craigslist Score!

Finances

February’s Income Report (My first one!)

I am trying to get serious about keeping side hustles going throughout the year. We have 2 rental properties up and running, and are still working on the Mississippi duplex. The Mississippi project has been going on for about 5 months and is about $20,000 over budget. Because we’re so far over budget, I am… Continue reading February’s Income Report (My first one!)

Finances

What I Learned from Growing Up Poor

I grew up poor. We weren’t homeless by any means, but we were definitely below the federal poverty level. At the end of the day, I believe growing up poor taught me some valuable life skills that are helpful as I embark on my financial independence journey. Creativity — Poor kids don’t typically go on… Continue reading What I Learned from Growing Up Poor