When I'm not hosting this podcast, I am writing books, but it is really hard for me to write when I'm at home,

so I like to find remote cabins in the middle of nowhere to just hang out and write.

But I hate the idea of my house just sitting empty doing nothing but collecting dust and definitely not collecting checks.

And that's why I'm an Airbnb host. It's one of my all-time favorite side hustles.

Other popular side hustles are awesome too, don't get me wrong, but they often involve big startup costs. By hosting your space, you're monetizing what you already have access to. It doesn't get easier than that. And if you're new to the side hustle game and you're anxious about getting started,

don't worry because you're not in this alone. Airbnb makes it super easy to host. I mean if I could do it, you could do it.

And your home might be worth a lot more than you think.

Find out how much at Airbnb.com.

host.

I'm Nicole Lapin, the only financial expert you don't need a dictionary to understand.

It's time for some many rehab.

While the start of summer is technically June 21st, I'd argue that summer

unofficially starts Memorial Day weekend. It is the beginning of picnic

season the moment the East Coast starts finally warming up and ice cream trucks are

hustling. And you know retail in America,

brands love to pepper in sales on a three day weekend and Memorial Day is no exception.

We all know the major players in the holiday sales game, the biggies

our Memorial Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Labor Day. But not all sales are

created equal and in fact each holiday has its own niche where you can expect to see sales on certain products, but not others.

For example, your vacuum may have taken its last dusty breath, and you've been planning on finding a replacement on Labor Day where you're sure you'll be able to

bounce on a great deal but no on Labor Day weekend you will not see too many

deals for vacuums those actually roll around this Monday on Memorial Day

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