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Simple But Profitable

Deb — The Heart Behind Simple But Profitable

I help boomers and seniors over 50 build simple online income so they can live life on their own terms, from telling the boss they're done to seeing the grandkids without checking their bank account first

Latest posts

Becoming a Digital Nomad Entrepreneur After 50

Being a digital nomad isn't just for twenty-somethings with backpacks. Here's how to start an online business after 50 that can travel with you.

Mar 31, 2025 · by Deb Smith

What Baby Boomers and Gen X Know About Making Money Online in 2025

What Baby Boomers and Gen X Know About Making Money Online in 2025 As the digital landscape continues to evolve, Baby Boomers and Gen X are finding new ways to make money online in 2025, leveraging their extensive life experience and professional expertise. In an era marked by economic uncertainty and rising living costs, many

Mar 22, 2025 · by Deb Smith

Beginner Online Business Ideas for Women Over 50

Not sure what kind of online business to start? Here are beginner-friendly ideas for women over 50, plus ways to get going with little or no money.

Mar 13, 2025 · by Deb Smith

Organization

7 Minimalist Changes That Will Change Your Life

Choosing a minimalist lifestyle is in itself a transformative step. The experience of learning to live with the bare essentials is eye-opening in many ways. If you are already practicing minimalism and looking for new ideas or if you are just a beginner, consider the following 7 life-changing tips. 1. Live opulently with what you

Nov 29, 2022 · by Deb Smith

Organization

How to Stay Organized When the Going Gets Tough

How to Stay Organized When the Going Gets Tough You usually are organized with plans and schedules, but sometimes life happens. Things occur that weren’t expected, and suddenly your well-planned life seems to crumble around you into chaos. There are things you can do to prevent that from happening. Ironically, it does mean that you

Nov 12, 2022 · by Deb Smith

Hi, I’m Deb

— a former project manager turned RV-living, freedom-loving online entrepreneur.

In 2017, after a corporate layoff and years of burnout, I searched for a way to earn a living without punching a clock. I wanted freedom, flexibility, and time with my family, especially our son, who's on the autism spectrum and needed more of me than a 9-to-5 could give.

After some trial and error, and a steep learning curve, I found a system that finally worked. I left the 9-to-5 behind, embraced life as a digital nomad, and now my husband, our son, and I live full-time in an RV, following the warm weather and staying close to family.

That's why I started Simple But Profitable: to show fellow boomers and seniors how to build the same kind of simple, flexible income I found, so you can tell your boss you're done, book that flight to see the grandkids, or finally have breathing room in your budget.

I'm not a guru on a stage. I'm someone who found something that worked and genuinely wants to share it. You already have more wisdom and life experience than you realize, let's put it to work.