Josh Patoka
Josh has been a personal finance writer since 2016. His prior professional experience includes being a transportation operations supervisor for a S&P 500 company.
He has paid off $80,000 in consumer debt and uses his experience of getting out of debt and changing careers to write about many personal finance topics including making money, saving money and investing.
Although it’s a story for another day, Josh took a nine-month hiatus from full-time employment to build his house with lots of “sweat equity” and scouring Craigslist deals.
Today, he tutors and writes about most things personal finance for several online publications.
In his free time, you can find Josh spending time with his wife and children or reading a non-fiction book.
37 Best Term Life Insurance Companies
Most of us like to think we will always remain young and invincible. Unfortunately, nobody can predict the future and if your family will struggle financially if you can't be there for them. Having one of the best term life insurance policies can give...
25 Best Selling Apps to Sell Your Stuff Online and Locally in 2019
Do you want to sell something locally? If so, you save on shipping costs. That means more money in your pocket! Now, you can use an app to sell nearly anything you own locally. There are also apps that make it easy and painless to sell smaller items...
24 Places to Make Copies (Near Me) For Cheap
Once or twice a year you might need to make a photocopy of an important document before it gets mailed off to the insurance agency, government agency. Or, maybe you need copies more often because you're launching a business and printing on an inkjet is...
9 Best Prepaid Debit Cards in 2019
Prepaid debit cards have been around for a while, and they’re another financial tool you may find valuable. For some people, a prepaid card is an alternative to a checking account. You can have your pay direct deposited onto the card, and then use it to...
9 Best Online Stock Brokerages for Trading Stock
Trading stocks is one of the most rewarding ways to build wealth. Maybe you’re an investor who has until now stuck to relatively safe investments like mutual funds, exchange traded funds (ETFs) or index funds. If you think you’re ready to ready to expand...
16 Clever Ways to Get Free Gift Cards in 2019
One of the most flexible and valuable spending tools is gift cards. They are the next best thing to getting actual cash. And, as digital wallets become more prevalent and we use cash less frequently each year, gift cards are becoming a more common...
31 Ways to Get Paid to Test Products (At Home)
One of the most exciting ways to make money online is by testing products. Companies are constantly looking for real people like you to test new products and then pay you to share your feedback. These sites will help connect you with companies searching...
15 Online Dollar Stores with Amazing Deals in 2019
Most of us browse the internet to save money on big-ticket purchases, but what about items that only sell for a dollar or less? There are actually online dollar stores that can help you save money on these small purchases too. [toc] Best Online...
34 Ways to Get Paid to Play Games Online for Free
Remember when playing video games was considered a waste of time? These days, you can put those hours to good use and actually play games for money, and it doesn't even matter if you're not much of a gamer. Learn how to make extra money in your spare...
45 Legit Ways to Make Money From Home in 2019
Raise your hand if you want to make money from home. If you want to turn your dreams into reality, these suggestions can help. You'll learn how to earn a side income and even how to transition to a full-time salary. People make money at home using these...