Many stay-at-home mums (SAHMs) are often presented with various business opportunities via social media, especially through direct messages. It's important to approach these opportunities with caution and a clear set of questions to determine whether they’re legitimate or a potential scam.

If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your love of travel into a business, becoming an independent travel agent might be the perfect opportunity. It’s a flexible, rewarding career that allows you to help others plan amazing trips while building a business that fits your lifestyle.

But like any business, it’s important to know the benefits and the realities before jumping in.

In this Q&A, I’ll share an honest look at what being an independent travel agent is really like—along with my own personal story to show you what’s possible.

The money I receive as a host parent isn’t a wage, it is classed as an allowance, which means it is completely tax free, and does not need to be declared as taxable income to the tax man at all.

Sometimes we really overthink stuff. One thing I know people could overthink, and talk themselves out of very quickly, is being a homestay parent. When I share that I am a homestay parent, as well as a parent to my own 4 kids, people are amazed and I am almost always met with the following comments or questions…