2010 was an interesting year around here. I’m proud that I was finally able to launch my super free and super cool newsletter (it comes with a free eBook!). The other highlights from the year include:
More entrepreneurship based posts. I did lots of research this year on entrepreneurship and related topics. This led to some thought-provoking posts that really challenged the status quo.
More help. I did more research and found more ways to help you guys out in 2010. I’m not the smartest guy but I do my best to find an answer.
Less frugality/crap posts. I did my best to avoid “top 5 ways to save money” style posts. Instead I chose to read more and network more to present you with more value-added articles.
Some things I need to work on:
A clear direction. Sometimes I feel like I’m all over the place with my articles. I really need to decide on a clear direction.
Lengthier posts. Going forward I plan on doing more research so that I have more insights to add to each post.
Less urgency. I always feel the urgency to post a few articles a week. Not sure why I put this pressure on myself. I feel the need to always post something, whether the article is truly ready or not.
I want to thank all of you for your continued support. I promise that I won’t let you down in 2011! The following are my personal picks for the top articles of 2010:
Entrepreneurship:
How My Friend Made $2,100 From Tutoring
Dealing With Time Management & Side Income
Planning to Start a Business? Read This First
Going Full Time With Your Side Business– When is it the Right Time?
Barriers to Earning More Money
Managing Money When You Have An Irregular Income
Making Money Online Has Changed– What You Need to Know
Financial:
Student Credit Cards– Great or Awful Idea?
Should I Open a Bank Account Online?
What is the Best Online Bank Account? A Look At Offers & Criteria
Harsh Reality On Student Loans + Some Valuable Help
Finding The Perfect Credit Card For College Students
Three Ways to Make a Killing Without a College Degree
An Investment Strategy You Won’t Find Anywhere Else
Lifestyle:
The Ultimate Guide To Help You Travel More
Do You Want Excellence In Your Life?
Do You Want To Ruin Your Financial Life by 30?
What is Lifestyle Design & Why is it So Damn Popular?
Top Three Dream Jobs of 2010 & Why They’re So Popular
Retire At 70? Screw That With These Helpful Tips
Stay tuned! Every post in 2011 will be a best-of.
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I agree with 20something – the mix of posts is good, but I think I can speak for most folks when I say that we’ve probably seen enough frugality posts from anyone (not just you). We’re probably doing just about everything we can to be frugal already.
I’d love to read more on entrepreneurship. Especially things like working a regular job, being a student, and doing side jobs all at once and making it work!
Rusty I guess that means my “top 165 ways to save money in January” post won’t be going live! Lol just kidding. I agree with you. Frugality is too simple to write about. This is why my focus has shifted on more unconventional topics and entrepreneurship/making more money.
Are there any specific topics that you would like me to cover?
haha – yeah, I agree, frugality is really simple to write about. I haven’t really touched it as a topic, though I implement the necessary frugality needed in order to make it from paycheck to paycheck. Soon, hopefully I won’t be living paycheck to paycheck, but for now, it’s how the bills get paid.
As far as topics, I think writing about anything regarding students is good. Hm. How about how students never really learn real personal finance – I took a personal finance class because I was a family studies major and all it did was teach me to itemize deductions on a handwritten 1040. That sucked.
Or something on paying for college without parental help? Going to grad school? Majoring in a low-paying major?