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The Danger of Side Hustle Income

The Danger of Side Hustle Income

If you’ve spent any time in the PF blogosphere, you’ve picked up on our preoccupation with bringing in extra income through “side hustles.”  Even Kyle and I, who aren’t allowed outside jobs, have found ourselves swept into this mania.  I now refer to Kyle’s almost-volunteer super-part-time weekend job running the sound board during some services at our church as a side hustle.  Certainly the bit of money we bring in through this blog can be … Read entire article »

Filed under: books, income, lifestyle creep, psychology

Who Is the Accountability Partner for What?

Who Is the Accountability Partner for What?

I had an interesting conversation with a couple of my FPU students a couple weeks ago.  I was telling them about how much I like Republic Wireless and they asked if I am planning to upgrade my phone when they release the new one.  I said that Kyle has been pushing me to upgrade but that I didn’t see the need – to me upgrading a functional smartphone after only one year of use seems … Read entire article »

Filed under: lifestyle creep, marriage, spending