How to Make Money as an Amazon Affiliate

Imagine yourself owning a business that requires no inventory or startup capital but partners with the most prominent internet retailer in the world. It can be done from anywhere in the world and generates potential significant earnings. Sounds pretty interesting, right? This business model exists, and it's called the Amazon Associates program. It is a free-to-use affiliate marketing program where you can promote and market any product selling on your media.

I got interested in Amazon Associates program because I am also about to apply this business technique myself. I believe applying this business idea can help me generate additional cash as a blogger and YouTuber. Because of my interest in this business model, I will share it with readers on this blog. This article will explain what Amazon Associates program is and how you can make money as an Amazon Affiliate. Moreover, I will explain the step-by-step method to do it yourself.

Why is Learning New Skills Important?

Part of my journey to financial freedom is to build up my career. I need a career that can boost my earnings so that I'm able to invest more and increase my monthly spending budget. I can't rely just on the wage I'm receiving from working in my dad's company. I know it's considered a lot in Indonesia; however, if I compare it to the United States wage, it's considered very little. This is the reason why I'm trying a lot of things at once. 

During the process, I discovered that learning new skills is essential to building my career. Learning new skills is essential to advancing my career. Having new skills I can acquire, I can do more things that can potentially help my career. It might sound unimportant; however, the more things I can do, the more value I can offer. This is why I am always trying to learn something new to do more things by myself. New skills diversify your job options and help you develop new techniques to keep up with the fast changing world. In this article, I will explain why learning new skills are essential to building your career life. Moreover, I will discuss the skills I want to learn and why it is vital for me.

Why I'm Not Buying a New Car & Sticking to My Awesome Beater Car

I have been driving my Mitsubishi Pajero 2009 Model since I moved back to Jakarta, Indonesia, in 2013. The car used to be my brother's, and he let me have it when I move back to Indonesia. The car is quite old now for it has been used for almost 12 years now. I am planning to keep using this car for another 5 to 10 years ahead. My parents did offer to buy a new car for me; however, I decline the offer. I believe the car I have been using is still fine and runs perfectly. Many readers are probably wondering why I don't get myself a new car since I'm well-off now. The reason for this is because I still want to focus on building my personal wealth. I find buying a new car doesn't give me the satisfaction I want. In this blog post, I will talk about why I don't want to switch to a newer car. Moreover, I will mention my reasoning as to why I love my Mitsubishi Pajero so much.

Why I'm Not Moving out from My Parent's House

Since I moved back to Jakarta, Indonesia, I have lived in my parents' house since my studies in San Francisco. I always wanted to own a place of my own since I want to design my own home using minimalistic design. My parents' house has a classical theme design which I don't really like. However, I still force myself to live with my parents and plan to stay with them for a more extended time.

I know I am already a millionaire status by the age of 31. Today's personal net worth (April 2021) of mine is about $1,300,000 USD when I combine all my assets from the United States and Indonesia. Many of you readers are wondering why I'm not moving out from my parent's house and buying my own home. It's true, I believe I am considered wealthy now, but I am going to tell you my reason why I'm not ready to live on my own. In this article, I will explain why I'm not moving out of my parent's house. Moreover, I am going to explain my plan for how I can buy my own home.
 

Why I want to be a YouTuber

We can’t deny that cable subscriptions are declining, and more people are turning into streaming services such as Netflix or Hulu. YouTube has become a way people view their favorite television programs. I personally watch YouTube every day using my gadgets. It is very entertaining and an exciting way to entertain yourself. Becoming a YouTuber is a career that had become popular over this past decade. Many YouTubers make a significant income from doing this. Because I see this as an opportunity for me to earn additional income, becoming a YouTuber is a good choice for me.

 
The YouTube channel I’m going to create will be in the personal finance niche. Similar to this blog you are reading right now, my YouTube channel will have topics and content just like these. I really have a lot of interest and passion for personal finance. I like sharing valuable information for people to learn and help them to potentially become financially successful themselves.  
 
I understand that many people didn’t succeed as YouTubers. Becoming a successful YouTube requires a lot of hard work and dedication. I know some of you think that I am wasting my time pursuing this career as a YouTuber. However, I believe becoming a YouTuber has many incredible benefits that can potentially boost my career path. In this article, I will explain my reasoning as to why I want to become a YouTuber. Also, I am going to share my strategies and plan as a YouTuber. 
 

My New Side Business - Jakarta Yacht Club: Charter & Travel Service

People who have been reading my blog know I love doing new businesses. I have created many sides hustle businesses since I have a passion for creating them. Recently, I decided I wanted to do something about the yachts that my dad owns. I have a strong interest in the yachting world and believe by starting a new blog, I can build a new community of people with the same interest. Similar to this blog you are reading right now, Jakarta Yacht Club is aimed at people who are interested in the yachting world.
 
Jakarta Yacht Club is a new blog and website that provides content for readers about the yachting world. I believe starting a new business in this niche is perfect for me. I have created a dedicated website and blog for this business all by myself. Luckily, I have many skills when it comes to creating a new website. Because of this, I didn’t have to hire anyone to make the things I have created. In this blog post, I will explain why I decided to start this blog and business. Moreover, I will explain how this new business is going to generate cash flow for me and how I can monetize this business.

Why I'm Buying More of Pfizer Inc. Stocks

My last article on Pfizer Inc. (Ticker: PFE) was back in October 2020, titled "Why Pfizer Stock is a Great Buy Now." I have Pfizer Inc. stocks in my portfolio, and it is one of my largest positions. My average purchase cost in Pfizer Inc. is about $35.25, and I own 3,975 shares of this stock, making it 14.28% weighted from my overall portfolio.

If you are not familiar with Pfizer Inc., the company develops, manufactures, and sells healthcare products worldwide. The company is responsible for the vaccine for the Covid-19 virus. The company's stock price has fallen by 7%, from the $37-38 range to the current $34.72 close on February 13, 2021. I am thrilled when I see a company I like to go down in value. This allows me to purchase more shares of the company at a discount price. This article will explain why I am purchasing more Pfizer Inc. (Ticker: PFE) stocks into my portfolio. Moreover, I believe the fallen price is an excellent opportunity for me to get a great bargain for shares of the company.   

I Am Working as a Property Sales Agent

I am now working as a property sales agent in my friend's property agent company, Prop2Go. My friend, Stanley Yap, is the founder of the company. The business is operating in Jakarta, Indonesia, and it has been running for quite some time already. I know that this blog is based on the international market; however, working as a property agent has a niche related to this blog.
 
As a property agent, I am required to get my name out there so that the public know that I am a property agent. I want to become a successful property agent in this company, and hopefully, I can gain some valuable lessons from this. This article will explain why I decided to become a property agent and my strategy of becoming one. This article's primary purpose is to broadcast to the public about my new job position as a property agent. 

Intel is Looking Very Interesting for Value and Dividend Investor

Intel Corporation (Ticker: INTC) has been in the news lately, and most of the news was bad. The worst news is such as process delays or perceived threats to Intel's business model. In 2020, the stock dropped by 17%, whiled the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 indices rose by 15% and 45%, respectively. Shares of Advanced Micro Devices (Ticker: AMD) and Nvidia (Ticker: NVDA), Intel's biggest rivals, rose by 90% and 120%, respectively. Many Wall Street analysts have written how Intel is no longer a viable investment.

I have seen Intel's stock price dropped significantly, which has made me curious about the company. I decided to do my research on Intel and discover that it is an excellent opportunity for value and dividend investors to purchase the stock when undervalued.
 
I believe that, overall, the market is too bearish on Intel for now and that the company's shares offer considerable upside potential over the coming years, mainly thanks to a very low valuation. Intel also has access to very low-cost debt thanks to a strong balance sheet. In this article, I will write about what's happening with Intel stock and why it is an excellent stock to purchase for a long-term investment. The stock fundamental is very attractive, which has led me to want to invest when I have extra spare cash in my portfolio account.
 

New Year 2021 Resolution (My Personal Plan & Goal for the Year)

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Everyone!! It is now the year 2021, and I hope this year will be better than the previous one. I hope this year will be great for all of us. I am glad that I was able to go through 2020 without any significant problems. I had stuck with my financial plan, such as saving and investing every month. Even though 2020 was not a great year since we faced Covid-19 Pandemic, and the problem is not yet solved, my portfolio has performed pretty decent. 

 
2021 is a new year for all of us, which is the time to start something new. I realized that I am getting older every year, and I want every beginning of the year to begin with a New Year resolution. I want to have a goal that I want to achieve something for this new beginning. In this article, I would like to share my goal and plan for this fresh start to the year. I will also explain my career and business plan to increase my income and what I'm going to do with my stock portfolio investment. 
 

Why You Should Ignore Market Noise When Investing in the Stock Market

The stock market is always reacting to recent market news. The price of stocks can go up and down every single day from current news that’s happening. Warren Buffett famously said that like dieting, successful investing is far easier to understand than to accomplish. This is because it requires discipline. However, many investors did not realize that they are always affected by market news from various outlets. They are impacted by the market noises that are happening in the stock market. Market noise has become appreciably louder for most consumers since the internet has become widely available. 

If you are still new to the stock investing world, you need to read this article. Many amateur investors fall into this market noise trap. In this blog content, I will explain what market noise is and what causes the market noise to occur? Lastly, investors should ignore it and use this market fluctuation to their advantage when investing in the stock market.  

 

Why Living in Indonesia is an Advantage for Me to Build Wealth

Jakarta, Indonesia, is my hometown. This is the country where I was born. However, I was mostly overseas, living in Singapore and the United States when I was young. It was a privilege for me to receive my education from developed countries. If it wasn't because of my father working hard, I wouldn't get this kind of opportunity.

After graduating from San Francisco State University with a finance major, I decided to move back to Jakarta, Indonesia, to pursue my career. I did regret coming back too soon since I wasn't making the kind of income I was hoping for. I should have tried to apply for a job in the United States after graduating from university.

 

It has been almost 8 years since I moved back to Jakarta, Indonesia. I did think about how my life would be if I had stayed in the United States instead of moving back to Jakarta, Indonesia. I know I could have earned and accumulated wealth if I had a decent paying job in the United States. However, after doing some critical thinking and comparison, I concluded that deciding to move back to Jakarta was the right thing for me to do.

 

I know working in my father's company doesn't generate much income for me. I could have made a better wage if I was working in the United States. However, I believe living in Jakarta, Indonesia has its own advantage for me. Despite earning a meager income, living in Jakarta, Indonesia, is still perfect for building my own personal wealth. In this article, I will explain why living in Jakarta, Indonesia is excellent for me to build my own personal wealth. Moreover, I'll explain why moving back to my hometown is the right thing for me to do.

 

The Janitor Who Became a Multi-Millionaire By Retirement

We always portray someone who is a multi-millionaire to have lavish lifestyles. Usually, we think they live in a big mansion, drives a nice sports car, and own many other expensive things. Moreover, we often believe that to become a multi-millionaire, you need to have a high-paying job such as becoming a CEO, Doctor, or Lawyer.

I was also naïve when I was still young. I always thought that to become a multi-millionaire, you need to make a lot of money. However, did you know that to become a multi-millionaire does not require many of these traits? You will be surprised to find out that you do not need to earn a massive paycheck to become a millionaire. In this article, I want to tell the story of a Vermont-based janitor and gas station attendant name Ronald Read who secretly amassed multi-million-dollar wealth. I will explain how he did it and how we can apply it in our life as well.

Altria's Safe and Growing 8.5% Dividend Yield is a Great Investment Now

Altria Group Inc. (Ticker: MO) has been a stock that I have been monitoring for quite some time. I have stocks of this company in my dividend growth portfolio. Suppose you have no idea what Altria is all about. In that case, this company is an American company that is one of the world's largest producers and marketers of tobacco, cigarettes, and related products. I did a stock analysis report on this company that I have posted in this blog. When I wrote that report, its stock was trading at a $50 to $55 range. The company is recently trading in the $39 to $41 range as of (November 11, 2020). I have incurred unrealized loss for holding this company in my portfolio; however, this does not stop me from believing in this company.

 
The current price of this company is trading at now caught my attention. Altria offers investors an incredible 8.5% dividend yield at the current price. This stock has the potential for even more significant capital gains and total shareholder returns if valuations normalize. It is a strong investment opportunity, and recent price weakness presents a compelling entry point for new investors to enter. This blog post will explain why Altria Group Inc. (Ticker: MO) is an outstanding stock to invest in now. I love the high dividend yield this stock provides, and it can be an opportunity for new investors to enter. Moreover, I will also share the risk factors of investing in this company.