Top Coupon Sites to Save Money: 19 Places to Find Deals

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Looking for the best coupon sites to save money? Coupon websites can help you stretch your budget, earn free gift cards, and even score free items. As online shopping grows, these platforms make it easy to find discounts, promo codes, and money-saving tips in one place. Key Takeaways Coupon sites are a simple way to … Read more

June Earnings $12,787: Site Redesign, Growth Strategy & Motivation

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At the start of every month I publish a business income report. What began as an “extra income” update changed when I left my day job in October 2013. Before then, my reports excluded earnings from my job; they documented only side income. Since leaving that position, these reports reflect my primary source of income: … Read more

How Squarespace Blueprint AI Helps You Start Building Your Site

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Have you ever wanted to create a website but froze the moment you opened a site builder? Maybe you wondered, “Where do I even begin?” Or you scrolled through templates and felt pressured to pick the perfect one immediately. Maybe you weren’t even sure which pages your site should include. If that sounds familiar, you’re … Read more

Earn Up to $25,000 Monthly With This Cash-Back Savings Account

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August 2024 Update: I just received an email that PrizePool was acquired and is shutting down. You can no longer join. Welcome to my PrizePool review. PrizePool was a savings account that gave customers the chance to win up to $25,000 monthly. I partnered with PrizePool and all opinions are my own. Are you trying … Read more

Save $720 on Your Car and Home Insurance With This Simple Trick

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This article was created in partnership with Gabi Insurance. Are you paying too much for insurance? Not long ago I asked readers how much they pay for insurance each month. Answers ranged widely, but a clear takeaway emerged: many people are likely overpaying and hadn’t seriously explored cheaper options because they assumed prices wouldn’t differ … Read more

9 Ways to Effectively Balance School and Work

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More and more people are choosing to attend college while working. Whether you’re moving straight from high school into higher education or returning to school as an adult, balancing school and work is essential to your success.

Managing a part-time or full-time job alongside college can be challenging. Many students handle both responsibilities well, but others struggle. Poor balance can lead to stress, lower grades, rushed or low-quality work, and burnout.

College should be a period of growth and opportunity, not a constant feeling of being overwhelmed. The good news is that there are practical strategies to help you graduate while maintaining a job.

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Practical Strategies to Improve Your Work–Life Balance

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The other day I was watching a documentary on MTV and saw a man who was constantly on his phone or laptop. His work-life balance was non-existent. His dependence on being online and working was so severe that he and his girlfriend sought therapy to address his addiction to work and constant connectivity. He claimed … Read more

How I Earned Money Blogging From Home in April: My Exact Income Breakdown

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How I Made Money Blogging From Home In April 2019 #makemoneyblogging #workfromhomeWelcome to the April business report. Here I share how I earned money online while traveling full-time last month. Read on for an update on what happened, what I learned, and what’s coming next.

If you’re new to Making Sense of Cents, you might wonder why I publish a business report every month.

This began as an “extra income” report when I tracked side income in addition to my day job earnings. I left my financial analyst job in October 2013, and now these monthly reports cover the various ways I earn a living through my business.

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What Is Estate Planning and Do You Need It?

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What is estate planning? Over the years I’ve received many questions about wills and estate planning. In reality, most adults over 18 should have at least part of an estate plan in place. Recently I asked readers what they wanted to know about estate planning. Common questions included: What is estate planning and why is … Read more