How We Made $5,000 While on Vacation

<p>In this episode of <em>The Catholic Money Show</em>, Jonathan and Amanda share how they made over $5,000 while they were away on a two-week family vacation.</p><p>While their family was camping through Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons they were also renting out a few assets they already owned: their camper van and their family home. By the time the trip was over, the income they earned had more than covered the cost of the vacation.</p><p>Jonathan and Amanda break down what happened, how much the trip cost, where the income came from, and why this kind of side income can be a smart tool for a growing family.</p><p>They also talk about the Catholic side of this conversation: stewardship, prudence, the common good, and why passive income should never become a golden calf.</p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li><p>How Jonathan and Amanda made over $5,000 while on vacation</p></li><li><p>Why camping can be a lower-cost way to travel as a family</p></li><li><p>How they used Airbnb and RV rentals to offset vacation costs</p></li><li><p>Why “passive income” is not actually passive</p></li><li><p>The difference between stewardship and chasing easy money</p></li><li><p>How Ecclesiastes 11:2 speaks to diversifying income</p></li><li><p>Why renting out assets can serve both your family and the common good</p></li><li><p>Questions to ask before starting a side income stream</p></li><li><p>Small rental ideas for families who do not own an RV or second home</p></li><li><p>Why prudence matters before investing time, money, and energy into a new income stream</p></li></ul><p>If you have ever wondered whether your family could create extra income without taking on a second full-time job, this episode will help you think creatively and prudently about what you already have.</p><p>And if your budget needs a reset before you start making bigger money decisions, check out the Catholic Budget Reset at <a href="https://walletwin.com/reset/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">walletwin.com/reset.</a></p><p><br></p><p>Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – ⁠⁠<a href="https://amzn.to/2XnF4Ft">⁠check out his album Almost Real⁠⁠ ⁠</a>on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/almost-real/1355442052">⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/2xroSp0sydZGhmc9UelPzc">⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠</a>, or wherever you listen to great music.</p>