Editor’s note (March 2026): This article is part of the Blog Herald’s editorial archives. Originally published in 2016, it has been revised and updated to ensure accuracy and relevance for today’s readers. Procrastination is one of those topics that feels…
Do you have old college textbooks? You can probably make some money off of them and help someone else avoid paying the full cost of a new textbook by selling your used textbooks. When I was in college, I used…
During the California Gold Rush, most people fled west to the gold mines. Many of them were damaged. The people who made regular money were the ones who sold supplies to the miners. There was a constant market for boots,…
Editor’s note (March 2026): This article is part of the Blog Herald’s editorial archives. Originally published in the early 2010s, it has been revised and updated to ensure accuracy and relevance for today’s readers. Most bloggers understand that great content…
I have two clients who both pay me a dollar a word. On paper, they look the same. In fact, one of them pays me more than the other – and it’s not what you think. That’s what I mean.…
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFORMATION If you’re like most people, then you probably struggle with saving money. Like the rest of the world, you get up every morning and punch your alarm clock…
Something I strongly believe about creating an online publication is beginning to shake a little. When I started Hack Spirit, the strategy was clear: write content that answers the eternal questions, get it ranked on Google, and enjoy years of…
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFORMATION How to budget money for low income? Money doesn’t grow on trees, of course, and that means we all need to be a little smarter with the cash…
My father-in-law turned 71 this year and isn’t doing anything productive by the standards I spent my thirties worshiping. He goes to the market. He drinks coffee with his friends. He’s been working with a shed in the yard about…
Here’s something I learned the hard way: it doesn’t matter how good the rest of your post is if the opening doesn’t stick long enough for someone to get there. We are talking about 40 words. Maybe it’s time to…
