We all talk a lot about money around here. Wealth Bytes is dedicated to it. I am a fan of money, but more of the possibilities which money provides. There is no denying that money brings opportunities. I wouldn’t be where I am today without working hard, starting this blog, and taking advantage of every opportunity presented…
Before you jump the gun and think I was doing something illegal, I assure you, everything was on the up and up. I did nothing illegal to earn this money. It was just a really good month and I used Craigslist to fuel that extra money. I’ve always been a fan of looking around to…
If you are what you eat then I would argue that you also are who you hang out with. In other words, the people you choose to spend time with do have an impact on the way you think and behave. When it comes to your budget, there are many ways in which your friends…
You might read this title and wonder what a “thriving business” really means. Well, to be completely honest, I don’t know how you define thriving, but I do it in my own way. A thriving business is one is profitable, supports my family, keeps a roof over our heads, and allows us to chase our…
Most of us operate a vehicle on a daily basis, driving from home to work and back again, along with running errands. We usually don’t take much time to think about the maintenance that is involved. As long as the vehicle starts and has fuel, then we’re good, right? We only seem to take note…
I’m going to be the first to admit that I work too much. For years I have been hustling and grinding in order to achieve success. How did I measure success? Money! It seems cliche, but I’ve attributed success with having money. For too many years, I thought having flashy things made me a success,…
There is nothing easy with business. If you are a small business owner, then you know how much work is involved. I ran my online electronics business for 4 years building it from nothing into something great. I worked from 7am to 3am each and every day in order to succeed with my business. Right before the holiday season, I made a big decision. Read about what I did and why I did it.
I have been selling stuff on Craigslist for some time. In the past few years, I have also offloaded some cars on the free site. The process is simple, but you do have to understand the laws of your particular state. I would continue to buy and sell cars, but after a certain number, I would…
The ability to make money according to your own schedule is obviously the biggest benefit of driving with Uber. Of course, some people manage to make a lot more than others. Uber and other services like it are a great way to maximize the car you already own or are paying for. What better way…
Some of the more popular posts on Wealth Bytes have to deal with shopping and saving money. Specifically, shopping and saving money at Amazon. I make no qualms about my passion for saving money at Amazon. I enjoy shopping on their site and really enjoy getting my stuff delivered within two days with my Amazon…
It’s here my financial friends. The ultimate throwdown! Today, we pit two of the best financial tools against each other to see who comes out on top. That’s right, we are going to compare Mint.com and Personal Capital to see which free tool is better! I got this idea back when someone basically asked me: “Mint.com…
No matter what your goal, or how long it takes you to get there, the chances of you succeeding at your goal is based largely on your willingness to persevere. Why is it that perseverance breeds success? Let’s start with the definition of perseverance. Dictionaries defines perseverance this way: Perseverance: steadfastness in doing something despite…
