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23 Proven Ways to Make Money Typing from Home

If you want to earn extra money from home, you can get paid to type. Many websites and companies hire people for typing tasks such as transcription, data entry, captioning, and proofreading. These roles are ideal for anyone who enjoys typing and needs flexible hours. Whether you type quickly or are simply looking to put … Read more

Financial Freedom Checklist: Steps to Achieve Financial Independence

Financial freedom. Everyone wants it, but not everyone puts in the effort to make it a reality. Today, I want to help you change that. Money isn’t everything, but when managed wisely it makes life easier and opens opportunities. Building a secure financial future is one of the smartest uses of your resources. Here’s what … Read more

18 Relaxed High-Paying Jobs With Low Stress and Slow Pace

Are you exhausted from constant work stress? I used to be, too. Moving into a slow-paced job transformed my happiness and wellbeing. Today I enjoy a calm workday, meet my financial goals, and have more time for life outside of work. Many people want low-stress jobs that allow them to earn a living while maintaining … Read more

50+ Wild Ways People Have Saved Big on Everyday Expenses

Five years ago I published a post inspired by the TV show Extreme Cheapskates called 8 Ways To Be An Extreme Cheapskate. Some of those ideas were too extreme even for me, but the article sparked my curiosity about what others do to save money.

I asked readers to share their most unusual frugal strategies and compiled a follow-up list of 60+ Extreme Things People Have Done To Save Money. The responses were so entertaining and inventive that I asked my Facebook group, Making Sense of Cents Facebook Group, for more real-life frugal tips—many unexpected and memorable.

Some examples may seem embarrassing or extreme, but saving money often requires creativity and compromise. Sharing these stories helps normalize unusual choices and may inspire better financial decisions—so long as everything stays legal!

Looking for the best business ideas for teens? Whether you’re a teenager eager to earn extra money or a parent helping your child learn about money and responsibility, starting a small business can be an excellent way to gain skills, confidence, and income. Businesses for teens can fit into summers, after-school hours, or weekends, and … Read more

Blogging Courses and Resources That Helped Me Earn $100,000+

Are you looking to grow your blog and increase your blogging income? Explore the best blogging courses and resources that can help you grow traffic and earnings. Since I launched my blog a decade ago, I’ve earned over $5,000,000. Along the way I’ve helped many people improve their finances, earn extra money, travel more, pay … Read more

How I Earned $2,000 in One Week Selling an eBook

Hey everyone! Today, my fellow female finance blogger, Fiona Smith, is going to show you how she made $2,000 in one week by self-publishing an ebook on Gumroad. Fiona is the creator of The Millennial Money Woman. She’s been featured in Forbes, speaks at the national FinCon conference, and co-founded a local nonprofit that promotes … Read more

Earn 20x More Than the National Savings Rate: Smart Strategies

High-yield savings accounts are an excellent way to grow your money, yet many people keep their funds in accounts with very low interest rates. As a result, a lot of savers are missing out on straightforward, passive income. If you’re like most people, you might not even remember the interest rates your checking or savings … Read more

Make Extra Cash with American Consumer Opinion Surveys

Welcome to my American Consumer Opinion review!

If you’re looking for paid online surveys, today I’ll introduce you to one worth considering.

When I was paying off student loans, I tried many side hustles to earn extra income — selling items online, managing social media, mystery shopping, and taking paid surveys. Surveys didn’t make me wealthy, but they provided dependable small sums that helped pay bills. They were flexible too: I could complete surveys from home, on a lunch break, or on weekends — as long as I had an internet connection.

Having ways to make extra money in my spare time made a real difference.

In this article I’ll review one of the more well-known survey services: American Consumer Opinion.

American Consumer Opinion is a free online survey site that pays members for completed surveys.

Should parents pay for their children’s college education? Must parents cover the cost of a child’s college? These are difficult questions with no single right answer, but they are increasingly important as the cost of higher education continues to rise. These questions hit close to home for this blog. When I started writing, my focus … Read more