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When I lost my business, I started renting out my indoor pool to earn money. Now, it's my full-time job.
5+ hour, 27+ min ago (720+ words) This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rick Neuhoff, 65, a homeowner in Portland, Oregon, who rents out his indoor pool using Swimply. The following has been edited for length and clarity. Before COVID got bad, I was doing…...
I'm a full-time interior designer with a side hustle selling eco-friendly household products. I make up to £2,000 a month from it.
2+ week, 2+ day ago (846+ words) This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Danny Leung, an interior designer and the founder of Detoorp, based in London, United Kingdom. The following has been edited for length and clarity. I work full time as an interior…...
I maxed out a credit card and traded in my car to afford the World Cup. Then I found a WhatsApp group.
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (203+ words) This as-told-to essay is based on conversations with Rory Phillips-Hunter, a 37-year-old estate and maintenance manager from the UK....
A couple bought a van for $45,000 and renovated it in a month. Take a look inside their tiny home on wheels, complete with a garage.
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1567+ words) Zoe and Kelby Jecker bought a cargo van for $45,000. They turned it into a living space complete with a bed, toilet, and kitchen....
Vinted wants to be America's next shopping addiction
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (928+ words) Jamie-Lee Luckett first downloaded resale app Vinted in 2023, after wanting to make some extra cash to take her three children on a staycation in the UK. Since then, she has made over £5,700 ($7,600) in sales on Vinted and regularly posts on…...
I found a Bottega Veneta bag at the thrift store. I paid $8, and it's worth $3,000.
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (381+ words) This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kristen Boelen, the founder of Lunch Break Vintage. It has been edited for length and clarity. I have been thrifting since the moment I could drive. Back then, I was into…...
I compared Le Labo's cult-favorite Santal 33 perfume to a $30 Target dupe. I'd only recommend the cheaper option.
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (894+ words) Sitting at my desk with a cat on my lap, I slowly typed each credit card number into Le Labo's website. Buying a sample of the brand's Santal 33 fragrance made me feel like I was entering a club I've long…...
I quit my job because I couldn't afford to rent or buy a house. I then moved to Thailand, where the cost of living is cheaper.
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (660+ words) My stable job in the UK allowed me to save, but rental prices in my area would have taken up a huge portion of my income. Each month, I withdrew from my savings as everyday expenses became luxuries. I still…...