How much money do you save each month? If you’re searching for practical money-saving tips, you’ve come to the right place. There are many effective ways to learn how to save money, and below you’ll find a comprehensive collection of strategies to help you keep more of what you earn. I’m often asked for the … Read more

Today I’m sharing an inspiring debt payoff update from Taylor. She’s a social worker tackling $277,000 in debt with plans to retire early. Taylor explains how she trimmed expenses, boosted income with side hustles, used house-hacking strategies, and qualified for an $88,000 student loan award. Enjoy! We’re not debt-free yet. At the time of writing, … Read more

Today I’m sharing a valuable guest post about how one person paid off $65,000 in student loans while continuing to invest. Student loans are a reality for many, and getting out from under them can feel overwhelming. This article recounts my journey through student debt and how I balanced paying it down while investing and … Read more

Looking for ways to earn extra cash online? Sites similar to Swagbucks offer many opportunities to make money from home. You can take surveys, watch videos, play games for rewards, scan receipts, and more to earn extra income. Trying several reward platforms is a smart move if you want to increase earnings. Each site has … Read more

I used to believe that having fun required spending a lot of money. Over time I realized life isn’t all about spending—there are many enjoyable activities that don’t break the bank. The suggestions below aren’t all completely free (is anything truly free?), but they offer ways to enjoy yourself without a large expense. Host a … Read more

Welcome to the October business income report, where I share how I earned money online last month. Below I summarize October’s results, explain why I publish these reports, and offer updates about my blog and business. If you’re new here, you might wonder why I publish an income report each month. Feel free to skip … Read more

My monthly “Extraordinary Lives” series is something I truly enjoy producing. The first feature was JP Livingston, who retired with a net worth of over $2,000,000 at age 28. Today’s interview is with Tina, who immigrated to North America with her family at 18 with only a few hundred dollars. She now earns around $400,000 … Read more

How much do you spend on electricity during the summer? Would you like to learn effective ways to lower your electric bill? Like many households, your electricity costs likely rise as temperatures climb. It’s natural to run the air conditioner more when it’s hot outside, but that increased usage can lead to a noticeable spike … Read more

Welcome to the July online income report. Below I share how I earned money online last month, what changed, and what I learned. This monthly update helps me track progress and keep a record of what worked. If you’re new here, you might wonder why I publish monthly income reports. If you’re already familiar, feel … Read more

The year is almost over — can you believe it? As we wrap up the year, I’ve gathered my favorite posts from Making Sense of Cents into one convenient roundup so you can easily explore the best content from the past year. I organized the posts into these categories to help you find what matters … Read more