Alexis Chateau
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I like cats, camping and FJ Cruisers. Follow my adventures at www.alexischateau.com.
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6 Great Places You Can Use Your Interest-Free PayPal Credit
I discovered PayPal Credit while hunting for a rooftop tent in 2021. A personal line of credit with six months of zero interest payment sounded amazing. But, when I applied for the account, PayPal approved me for much less than I needed for the tent.
By Alexis Chateau18 days ago in Lifehack
How To Make More and Work Less as a Freelance Writer
My mom often jokes that she wants to be just like me when she grows up. At 25 years old, I ditched corporate life to pursue a life of adventure and travel. I worked seven days per week to build my freelance business into the indie PR firm it is today.
By Alexis Chateau19 days ago in Lifehack
What I Learned After 2 Years of Experimenting With My Credit Score
I got my Social Security Number shortly after migrating to America. I spent the first few years trying to increase the number so I could qualify for good interest rates on credit cards and a car loan.
By Alexis Chateauabout a month ago in Lifehack
How To Avoid Spreading Yourself Too Thin Across Multiple Platforms
Every few months, a new platform emerges for content creation. They all promise excellent monetization options, but how often does this pan out? For most of us, not very often. Even so, there's no way to know which platform will work for you until you try it.
By Alexis Chateau2 months ago in Lifehack
I Made My First $15 on Quora. What Now?
Shortly after migrating to America, I started a Quora account. Throughout 2015, I spent a lot of time on the website answering questions. After this, I rarely even checked Quora, but my account consistently brought in about 20,000 views per month. That's more than my website does.
By Alexis Chateau3 months ago in Lifehack
I Bought My $3,000 e-Bike With a Credit Card. Should You?
Hardcore bikers won't blink twice at shelling out $12,000 for a mountain bike with no motor. But, for your everyday hobbyists, even $1,200 is much too high for our budgets. Nevertheless, if you're considering an eBike, that's the bare minimum.
By Alexis Chateau4 months ago in Lifehack
I Posted an Instagram Reel Every Day for 25 Days. Here's What Happened.
In January 2022, I accepted an invitation from Instagram to join its Reels Bonus program. I am no stranger to monetizing content and know the meager pennies platforms usually pay, so I had no high hopes.
By Alexis Chateau6 months ago in Journal
How To Break Up With Spotify
Let me begin by saying that I have no desire to argue with you about whether you should cancel your Spotify premium membership. You are free to make your own decisions. I have made mine and have zero interest in convincing you to do anything.
By Alexis Chateau6 months ago in Lifehack
How Much Does It Cost To Self-Publish a Book?
When I moved to America in 2015, I knew two things: I wanted to travel as much as possible and I didn’t want a nine-to-five. So, I focused on turning my writing side-gig from Jamaica into a PR business in the U.S.
By Alexis Chateau7 months ago in Motivation
