Comments on: How To Build A Passionate Online Retirement Income

By: John Hoff - WP Blog Host

John Hoff - WP Blog Host — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:51:34 +0000

Excellent list, Cath. Right now I’m writing an eBook which I am passionate about and like you said, it’s practically writing itself. In fact so much I’m having to be careful how long I make it.

By: Lin

Lin — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:52:20 +0000

Cath,

It’s funny you happened to do this post on building a passionate online retirement income because I was just discussing this very thing with my dear hubby the other day.

The closer he gets to retirement “age”, although he’s several years away from it, the more nervous he gets about earning enough income to retire and live on.

With the knowledge, expertise and passion he has on a variety of “guy” topics, I’ve suggested he seriously consider starting a blog or two that he can build into a steady income to supplement retirement money. I’m going to have him read your post and check out the travel site to see what I’m trying to tell him.

Lin’s last blog post..Abercrombie & Fitch Pitches New Trashy College Line T-Shirts to America’s Sexualized Youth

By: Davina

Davina — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:33:30 +0000

Hi Cath. “Cross off that which you don’t want to do for a living…” Now you’re talking! I’m so resisting even thinking about retirement right now. When I was working for someone else I had a good lot of mutual funds built up and was content by that. Now they’re supporting me while I build my own business — you never know what the future will bring — I thought I was all set. In a way, I feel semi-retired already. Not that I have a lot of down time, but just being my own boss makes a huge difference. Maybe this will change in a few years, but I’m just not focused on retirement.

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By: cathlawson

cathlawson — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:47:50 +0000

Hi Jaimie – I’ve been checking out your blog and it’s another awesome resource. I particularly like some of the posts you’ve written on how folk make money while they are travelling. I’m betting that would appeal to a lot of people.

Hi Vered – True – I think with this type of thing, you can’t plan too far ahead.

Hi Robin – thanks. I know what you mean – instead of planning what they want to do when they’re 65, a lot of people are thinking more about how they would like to live right now, which is a good thing.

By: Robin

Robin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:34:40 +0000

Hi Cath – what an interesting post! The site looks really good – “affordable adventures” jumped out at me. Your suggestions for finding an income in retirement are really good ones for people at any stage of their life, I think – after all, life should be one big retirement, anyway, shouldn’t it? (in a good way)

Robin’s last blog post..Relaaaaaaaaaaax

By: vered | blogger for hire

vered | blogger for hire — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:04:34 +0000

I agree that it takes time to build this type of income, so people should start early - long before retirement. vered | blogger for hire's last blog post..Internet Addiction Rehab Center: Do We Really Need It?

By: cathlawson

cathlawson — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:15:56 +0000

Hi Patricia – Being a human resources machine can be a good thing. I bet you could write “how to” guides on a few subjects. And selling them isn’t so difficult if you’re passionate about the subject.
Check out the Frugal Rv’ing site and you’ll see what I mean.

From what I know about you, I think you’ve done way to much stuff for free in your life. You deserve to earn money for your work, just as much as anyone else does.

By: Jaimie Hall Bruzenak

Jaimie Hall Bruzenak — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:13:24 +0000

Marianne’s books and site are a good example. What is nice about the RV lifestyle is that it can be less expensive than a stix-n-brix house way of life. There are many aspects of the RV budget you can control. How much it costs you to stay is a big one. If you can boondock or at least not pay the usual rate for camping, you can be way ahead. You can also control how much you spend for fuel by how fast/far you travel. Staying put for a while reduces this expense. There is also plenty of work on the road. Some jobs come with a free or low-cost RV site in neat places to work.

Jaimie Hall Bruzenak
author of Support Your RV Lifestyle! An Insider’s Guide to Working on the Road

Jaimie Hall Bruzenak’s last blog post..Community forests – what a great idea!

By: Patricia

Patricia — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:10:11 +0000

Very interesting article – I have been selling vitamins for years to pay for my kid’s activities and our health ins. I just find I lose interest in selling things – even if I am knowledge and the products are virtuous and truthful….
I think my best asset is that I am a human resources machine…someone needs something – I can point them in the right direction or to the right book or person…..I just do not want to do it for them….no one is ever inclined to pay for my advice and suggestions…

and we live right now with so many “know it alls”….everyone is the expert…just give me a good book…

Patricia’s last blog post..Comfort

By: cathlawson

cathlawson — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:31:09 +0000

Hi Barbara – It’s a good technique and it’s often easier to think of things you don’t want. I started doing it a few years ago, after reading “Don’t Forget Your Parachute”.

Hi Chris – I’ll check out your post. I like that sign. The way to pull off casual recommendations is only to include them if you’re writing on a particular topic. I see too many people write a topic just so they can recommend a product and it’s just too obvious.

Hi Barbara – I thought it would be expensive too. I like frugal travel and try to avoid paying full price, so I found the site by Googling “frugal rving” and it was number one.

Hi Betsy – You’re welcome. Isn’t it an awesome site. I love the “shunpiking boondocking” thing – already googled it.

So many people seem to be travelling in an RV full-time now. It sounds like a really exciting life.

As you say – building a business it takes time – especially when you’re bootstrapping. That’s why it’s so important to choose something you love.