Know Money to Make Money
Know Money to Make Money
by Ivon T. Hughes http://www.writerscontest.ca/
The experts are always telling us that getting paid for what you
know is one of the most effective, least time-intensive ways to
make a buck. Well, if you know anything about money (and you
don't need to be a financial whiz), writing articles for
financial websites can be a very lucrative way to get paid for
what you know.
We all understand that demand for your product is essential in
any business. Well, how's this for demand: EVERYONE is
interested in money. We want to know how we can earn it, save
it, and grow it. After all, isn't making money your basic
motivation for reading this article or subscribing to this
newsletter? If you do want to make money, and you have any
insight or even anecdotes about things like investing, business,
family finances, taxes, or even being flat broke, there is a
huge online demand for what you have to say. And surprisingly,
you don't have to be a professional writer to get in the game.
There are many different types of financial businesses that are
always looking for articles (yes, even your articles) to use on
their websites. Stock brokers need technical articles, as well
as articles on how families like yours invest, and what they
think about stocks and mutual funds. Even banks, insurance
companies, and mutual fund companies are always looking for
human interest stories about how money, or the lack thereof, can
affect families and individuals just like you, from all walks of
life.
You've probably heard a dozen times that the best selling
product on the Internet is information. Well, for you and your
articles, this can clearly be the case. Financial websites are
willing to pay you for your articles, because their customers
and people visiting the sites are HUNGRY for the information.
Providing the information people want makes these firms look
good, making people want to do business with them. If you can
help their business with your articles, they are often willing
to pay you handsomely for your assistance.
In all seasons, and at specific times of year, there are
articles needed on issues like retirement planning, education
funding,savings, tax filing and brackets, insurance, estate
planning,family finances, and more.
But what if you don't know anything about any of these topics?
If you're willing to do some research and learn a few things,
you'll not only be armed with the knowledge you've gained, but
you will also be poised to make some great money. Try going to a
search engine like Google, and you will find thousands of
articles on money, investments, and all types of insurance.
Spend some time learning the ropes and your study could pay off
big time.
In fact, many websites even hold contests to promote themselves
and build a crop of writers. These sites are looking for
interesting articles that teach, entertain, and inform on money,
finances, investments, and insurance. The major prizes can be
worth thousands to the writer, making a few hours of research
and time spent writing well worth it. As sites build a list of
writers, they will typically increase the number of writing
contests they hold, making it easier and easier to get in on the
action.