Hello, The promotional deals mentioned earlier have ended, but I wanted to share helpful resources and money-saving tips for the holiday season and beyond. If you’re looking for practical ways to cut costs and even boost your income during the holidays, check out my recent guide: How To Save Money During The Holidays (20+ Ways … Read more

Hello everyone! Welcome to my August business income report, where I share how my business performed last month and reflect on progress, wins, and areas to improve. Background information: This started as my “extra income” report back when I still had a day job before October 2013. Those reports included all income I earned outside … Read more

This article is a paid partnership with Machias Savings Bank. The content was provided by the advertiser and is published for informational purposes only. It should not be considered legal or financial advice. Careful cash flow management is essential to running a successful business. Rising costs and tighter margins across many industries make consistent, predictable … Read more

Bloggers frequently ask me questions about taxes, which is a crucial topic for anyone running an online business. I’m not a tax expert, so I invited a specialist to help answer the most common questions. I asked my readers for their top tax questions related to blogging and handed them over to Josh from CPA … Read more

Welcome to Day 4! This lesson covers a topic many of you have asked about: how bloggers actually make money. There are several reliable income streams for blogs, and I’ll explain the most common methods below. Where does blog income come from? Many aspiring bloggers wonder where blog income originates. Simply put, you earn money … Read more

Planning to buy a new car? Here are 10 essential tips for buying a new car to help you save money and make smarter choices during your next vehicle purchase. Use this practical new-car buying guide to protect your budget and avoid costly mistakes. I’ve noticed many people paying extremely high monthly car payments. I … Read more

Hello, I’m Ariel — Michelle’s sister-in-law and editor. I’ve been contributing to and learning from Michelle’s blog for over two years. If you’ve read any posts I’ve written here, you know I’m careful with both saving and spending. I have a degree in English Literature and work as an editor, a preschool teacher, and a … Read more

Nearly every phone call I’ve received lately is a common phone scam. Now, when my cell phone rings and I don’t recognize the number, I simply don’t answer. They can leave a message or send a text—it’s that straightforward. After speaking with friends and family, I found that everyone is getting more scam calls than … Read more

Welcome to the March business income report, where I reveal how I earned money online last month. In this update I’ll walk through what happened in March and explain the main drivers behind the month’s results. If you’re new to Making Sense of Cents, you may wonder why I publish an income report each month. … Read more

Do you want to know the best places to sell antiques for the highest return? People buy antiques for many reasons: the story behind an item, the sustainability of reusing things, superior craftsmanship, the charm of vintage design, and the thrill of discovery. Selling antiques can be a smart way to earn extra income while … Read more