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How Should You Invest That Check?

By admin | January 1, 2022 | Comments Off on How Should You Invest That Check?

You may be wondering what to do with that next tax refund, or even your most recent per capita check. You could start a solid side hustle with that check! Here’s how a 30-year-old woman turned a $3,400 refund into $12,000 per month. Read about her success and her goals. Could this be you? Contact […]

You Don’t Have to Steal the Logo

By admin | December 31, 2021 | Comments Off on You Don’t Have to Steal the Logo

Got Milk? You probably recognize this timeless ad slogan designed in 1993 for the California Milk Processor Board. You probably have also seen this slogan ripped off by other – ahem – less creative business owners. Got Socks? Got Antiques? Got Transmissions? UGH! Some businesses today seem to have no problem “misappropriating” the registered intellectual […]

Build Streams of Income

By admin | December 30, 2021 | Comments Off on Build Streams of Income

You don’t need to start out with a Mississippi River-sized business to generate lots of income. This couple shows how they created multiple streams of income that together produce over $20,000 per month. As always, your mileage may vary, but their advice is solid and their path is one that others have walked with equal […]

Ask Dr. Per Cap: Adult kids need help

By admin | December 30, 2021 | Comments Off on Ask Dr. Per Cap: Adult kids need help

Dear Dr. Per Cap: One of my grown kids still lives at home and the other just asked me to co-sign a big loan.  I love my kids but I’m overextended.  How can I cut them lose without drama and chaos? Signed, Maxed Out Momma Dear Maxed Out Momma This official name of your dilemma […]

Side Hustles for People Over 50

By admin | December 29, 2021 | Comments Off on Side Hustles for People Over 50

You don’t HAVE to be 50 or over to start earning extra income with one of these side hustles. These five business ideas are low-key, high-potential opportunities. Let us know how we can help you get started!

2022: The Year of the Side Hustle

By admin | December 28, 2021 | Comments Off on 2022: The Year of the Side Hustle

According to Bankrate.com, 45% of working Americans (roughly 70 million people) had a side hustle as of the end of 2020. This number is as high as 50% for millennials (those born between 1980 – 1995). Online productivity app firm Zapier.com estimates this number rose by another 15 million in 2021. The biggest reason people […]

Ask Dr. Per Cap: What worked for me

By admin | December 27, 2021 | Comments Off on Ask Dr. Per Cap: What worked for me

Dear Dr. Per Cap: You offer a lot of financial tips and wisdom.  What’s a secret to getting ahead that you haven’t already shared? Signed, Keep It Real Dear Keep It Real Your question is like a breath of fresh air.  I love it when readers ask me to dig deep, get personal, and as […]

Ask Dr. Per Cap: Time to Refi?

By admin | December 21, 2021 | Comments Off on Ask Dr. Per Cap: Time to Refi?

Dear Dr. Per Cap: With interest rates so low I think it might make sense to refinance my mortgage.  Is this a smart move? Signed, Happy Homeowner Dear Happy Homeowner Like I say so often in this column – it depends.  I’m not trying to dodge your question but there are a bunch of factors […]

Ask Dr. Per Cap: SIM Swap Scap

By admin | December 16, 2021 | Comments Off on Ask Dr. Per Cap: SIM Swap Scap

Dear Dr. Per Cap: I hear about hackers who target people when upgrading a phone.  How big is the risk? Signed, Ready for 5G Dear Ready for 5G There’s a loophole when a person changes phones and transfers an existing number to a new device.  Like so many fast paced scams it’s frighteningly easy to […]

Ask Dr. Per Cap: Per Cap Recordkeeping

By admin | December 6, 2021 | Comments Off on Ask Dr. Per Cap: Per Cap Recordkeeping

Dear Dr. Per Cap  Our family is thrilled with December’s big per cap! I’m told it’s a record but I wouldn’t know because I don’t keep track of my per cap payments or my son’s in the Minors Trust. Is this ok or should we keep records? – Mom Wants to Know Dear Mom Wants to Know […]