I grew my investment portfolio to over $1 million in 10 years. Even during a recession, these 3 tactics worked for me.

Financial educator Bola Sokunbi said it's really important, even if you're working full time, to have other sources of income.

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• Bola Sokunbi saved $100,000 in three years on a $54,000 salary, after graduating college in 2004.
• She continued to save and invest, even during the 2007 recession, and started Clever Girl Finance.
• Sokunbi said during tough economic times three tactics helped her continue building her investments.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Bola Sokunbi...