Latest responses to “Personal Finance Blogging Is A Time Consuming But Rewarding Part Time Job” Copyright 2013, MoneyBlueBook.com 445310 2007-12-08T00:11:06-08:00 Honest Dollar Raymond, I really enjoy reading your blog and I hope you stay motivated! I agree with you that passion is key to blog-commitment. My previous blog had no theme, and it took me days or weeks to find inspiration to write. But for me (and it seems like for many others as well), because personal finance is a passion, it's easier to put in the work even without definite rewards. My blog is young, but I've made it a goal of averaging one entry a day each week. I go to work very early so that I have time to read through all my feeds and at least start on one good entry before the actual work day starts. So far, it seems to be working. retirementinfo - I definitely think Mrs. Micah is right that by writing a personal finance blog and putting in time and effort to do the necessary research, one learns so much and feels more involved in one's finances. Writing doesn't work for everyone, but for some it does help earn money: through ad revenue, through better savings or investing using ideas found or developed, through discipline instilled by examining personal finances regularly, through the support of the online community ... Moreover, few people are naturally "smart with money." Most have to "do extra, out of their way things" to earn or save more money. This doesn't necessarily mean blogging. But shaping up finances takes effort. Spending is easy. Budgeting, planning, and learning is not; it's "out of the way." 445330 2007-12-07T13:14:09-08:00 Raymond Mrs Micah, I agree with you on your previous blog posts about how we need to dress properly when we work at home. It's all too easy to get complacent and slack off when we are nestled at our home workstation in our pajamas or worst yet...still in our birthday suits. That's why I'm trying to buy a cheap laptop - so I can head to a Starbucks and type away in a less home-like setting. 445320 2007-12-07T13:04:28-08:00 Mrs. Micah I'm very amused that you got two challenge comments--"Who are you, Raymond? And why aren't you writing about finance?" On topic, I agree that it's kind of like having a part-time job. The biggest way I think it's rewarding--and retirement info, this is how it relates to finance-- is that blogging about personal finance, taking the time to become engaged in the subject leads one to become more engaged in, aware of, and accountable for one's own financial situation. It doesn't make one perfect, but it makes one engaged. And then you get to learn all kinds of stuff by building the relationships with other bloggers. :) 445270 2007-12-07T11:58:15-08:00 Raymond BagLady, I try not to break down income made per hour spent on this online writing business either because the stats aren't pretty.. DoanDo, Well first of all, I'm a guy (check "About Me" tab)...and I don't have children yet (see the article below about money and not having kids). Yes I do this part time as a hobby, but I try to give it the same time dedication and effort I would at a regular job. I might post a photo in the future but not at the moment. Just use your imagination for now. What does a typical blogger look like? :) Well I usually write about finance and investments, but since I hadn't posted for a few days I wanted to talk about some general blogging issues. RetirementInfo, Sometimes a little extra effort here and there goes a long way in the future. Making money efficiently IS being smart with your money! 445300 2007-12-07T05:28:42-08:00 DoanDo Who exactly are you? You have some very interesting entries. I don't know where you get your ideas. I am thinking you are either an educated stay at home mom or some regular man doing part time work. How about including a picture or a bit more about yourself. 445290 2007-12-07T04:39:41-08:00 retirementinfo how does this relate to finance? i thought this blog was supposed to help people on how to be smart with their money, not advise them to do extra, out of their way things so that they can make money. 445280 2007-12-07T03:38:52-08:00 thebaglady I agree! It's very fun and rewarding, but I wouldn't say it's a job. If it were a job it wouldn't be fun anymore. Besides, if I counted on the financial rewards my pay is probably something like 5 cents an hour.