With the holidays approaching and spending rising, now is a great time to consider practical ways to make extra money for the season. A little planning and a few side hustles can turn holiday stress into a more relaxed, enjoyable time. For many households, fall and winter celebrations add up quickly. Between Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, … Read more

It’s hard to believe it’s been ten years since I launched Making Sense of Cents. Ten years can feel like a lifetime and also like yesterday. When I started, the blog was a small, anonymous hobby — I had no clear goals, no real plan, and no idea what I was doing. Today, the site … Read more

On Making Sense of Cents I write a lot about increasing income and the advantages that come with earning more. Still, higher income alone rarely solves every financial challenge. To improve your financial situation you often need a balanced approach: a combination of saving more and earning more. This is a key personal finance discussion. … Read more

I have partnered with WizeFi on this WizeFi Review. All opinions are 100% my own. I recently started using a new financial tool and wanted to share my experience. If you want a money management solution that helps you budget, cut unnecessary spending, and move faster toward financial independence, WizeFi is worth a look. WizeFi … Read more

Welcome to my October business report. Each month I share how I earned money online and how I balanced running my business while traveling full-time. Here’s the update for October and what I accomplished. If you’re new to Making Sense of Cents, you might wonder why I publish a monthly business report. This began as … Read more

Do you want to know how to save for a baby in 9 months? Welcoming a baby is an exciting time, but it also brings new expenses. Preparing your finances during the nine months before birth can reduce stress and make the transition smoother. With a clear plan and disciplined budgeting, saving for a baby … Read more

Welcome to my Albert app review. Are you searching for an all-in-one personal finance app to help manage your money, automate savings, invest, or get a small cash advance when needed? You’re in the right place. In this Albert app review, I’ll walk through what the app does, its core features, how it can help … Read more

Today I’m sharing an inspiring debt payoff story from Val Breit. She eliminated $42,000 in student loans in 34 months while earning $36,000 a year. Below is her journey and the exact steps she used to become debt-free. I burst into tears. For the first time, I was choosing my student loan lender to help … Read more

Hello! Today I’m sharing a reliable side hustle that explains how to make extra money: working as a Search Engine Evaluator (also called a Quality Rater) for Google. Below is a guest post by Sam Narzary about his experience and practical advice. Enjoy! After leaving corporate life in 2016, I began working online as a … Read more