Where to Sell Sports Cards: 13 Top Places to Get Cash

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Looking for the best places to sell sports cards? If you’ve found a box of sports cards from your childhood and are ready to part with them, now could be an excellent time to convert those cards into extra income. Some cards are worth only a few dollars, while others can fetch thousands. In recent … Read more

Buying a Car in Pennsylvania? How to Find the Lowest Auto Loan Rates Now

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This article is a paid partnership with Members First Federal Credit Union. The content was provided by the advertiser and is published for informational purposes only. It should not be considered legal or financial advice. Buying a car in Pennsylvania can be daunting, especially when it comes to financing. Finding a low-interest auto loan is … Read more

How New Photographers Can Earn $25,000–$45,000 a Year

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Hello! Today I’m sharing an in-depth interview about how to make money from photography. I recently spoke with Christian of The Click Cartel, who explains how building a profitable photography business is possible for many people. Christian is a New York City–based photographer who works part-time from home and earns over $100,000 a year. He … Read more

How Elizabeth Achieved Financial Independence by 32 and Built a Homestead

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My monthly “Extraordinary Lives” series is something I truly enjoy. The first profile featured JP Livingston, who retired with a net worth of over $2,000,000 at age 28. Today’s interview highlights Elizabeth Willard Thames, better known as Mrs. Frugalwoods, who achieved financial independence at 32. Elizabeth is the creator of the award-winning personal finance blog … Read more

How I Earned $136,829 Blogging in October

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Welcome to the October business income report, where I share how I earned money online last month. Below is an update on how the business performed and what I learned. If you’re new to Making Sense of Cents, you might wonder why I publish monthly income reports. Feel free to skip ahead if you’re already … Read more

65 Life and Money Tips That Will Transform Your Future

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As each year comes to a close, I like to gather all of the posts from Making Sense of Cents into one convenient roundup so you can browse everything from the past year and find what interests you most.

I’ve organized the posts into the following categories to make navigation easy:

  • Free resources you can sign up for
  • Ways to make money or work from home
  • Money-saving tips
  • Personal finance stories (debt payoff and early retirement)
  • Money management advice
  • How to make money blogging
  • Life, motivation, and inspiration
  • Travel

I also manage a private Facebook community for readers of Making Sense of Cents. If you’re looking to improve your finances and life, join the group and connect with others who are working toward the same goals.

Enjoy these practical life and money tips!

Freebies you can sign up for

  • How To Start A Blog — FREE Course
  • Affiliate Marketing Tips For Bloggers — Free eBook
  • 80+ Ways To Make Extra Money — Free eBook
  • The 52-Week Money Challenge
  • Free Blogging Planner Workbook
  • Weekly Meal Planner Printable

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17 Practical Productivity Habits to Boost Your Daily Life

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Are you looking for ways to be more productive? Do you feel less productive than usual or overwhelmed by a busy season of life and want to manage everything more effectively? Many people struggle with productivity. We all face long lists of tasks — some days everything gets done, and other days it feels like … Read more

Branded Surveys Review 2026: Real Earnings & Payout Guide

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Welcome to my Branded Surveys review. If you’re looking for flexible ways to earn extra cash from home, Branded Surveys is worth exploring. This review explains what Branded Surveys is, how it works, what you can realistically earn, and how to get started. To be clear, Branded Surveys won’t make you rich—no legitimate survey site … Read more

Top Books on Budgeting: 14 Essential Reads for Money Management

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Are you searching for the best books about budgeting? Learning how to budget can transform your financial life — helping you stop living paycheck to paycheck, pay down or eliminate debt, build savings, grow your net worth, and reach long-term goals. Reading books by experienced personal finance writers is one of the best ways to … Read more

Can a No-Spend Month Improve Your Finances?

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Have you ever tried a no-spend month? If you want to learn how to save money and reduce your monthly expenses, a no-spend month can be an effective strategy. Many people carry debt—credit cards, mortgages, student loans, and other obligations are common. While some debt is intentional and necessary, like a mortgage or student loans, … Read more