Upside App Review: Is Its Gas Pump Cash Back Worth It?

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This Upside review examines the Upside app (formerly GetUpside) to help you decide whether it’s worth using. Are fuel costs eating into your budget? Prices have risen across many categories, especially for gasoline and diesel. If you want to trim expenses, the Upside app is a simple tool that can help you earn cash back … Read more

Student Loan Consolidation and Refinancing: Key Facts You Need to Know

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Are you considering refinancing your student loans? The average college graduate in 2015 left school with a little over $35,000 in student loan debt. For those with professional degrees, such as law or medicine, balances are often much higher—sometimes averaging around $150,000 to $200,000. That level of debt can feel overwhelming, so it’s important to … Read more

Ask Me Anything: Live Q&A Session With an Expert

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It’s been a while since I hosted an Ask Me Anything here on Making Sense of Cents, so I’m excited to open the floor again. Ask Me Anything truly means anything — feel free to pose questions on any topic you’re curious about. If you need ideas, here are some subjects I often get asked … Read more

Top Cruise Ship Jobs That Let You Travel the World and Earn Money

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Do you want to work on a cruise ship and are wondering how to find cruise ship jobs? Cruise ship positions offer a distinctive way to earn a living while traveling. You can visit incredible destinations, experience new cultures, and develop skills in fields ranging from hospitality and entertainment to technical and medical services. Many … Read more

How I Earned $59,977 in Affiliate Income in One Year

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Hello! Today I’m pleased to share an excellent article from Jorden Makelle, owner of Writing Revolt. Jorden is a student of my Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing course, and she’s sharing how she earned $59,977.50 from affiliate marketing on her blog in a single year. If you don’t have a blog yet, consider joining my … Read more

How I Earned $135,110 Blogging in August: My Exact Strategy

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Welcome to the August 2017 business income report, where I break down how I earned money online last month. Below you’ll find an update on the business, key lessons, and a detailed income breakdown for August. If you’re new to Making Sense of Cents, you might wonder why I publish these monthly income reports. If … Read more

14 Profitable Craft Hobbies That Actually Earn Money

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Are you searching for the best crafting hobbies that can earn you money? Turning a favorite craft into a profitable pastime can be both enjoyable and rewarding. If you already spend free time making things by hand, consider turning that skill into a side income or a full-time business. Many crafts can be monetized: from … Read more

Creative Web Entrepreneur: 6 Ways I Earn Extra Income Online

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Hey everyone. Today I bring you the next edition of my “Extra Income” series. If you would like to be featured, please send me an e-mail. Other profiles in this series include: I Run a Resume Business and I Help Businesses Create Online Campaigns. I’ve been working on the web for more than seven years, … Read more

Debunking Common My-Work-From-Home Myths

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I’ve been working from home for a few months now, and because of that I’ve heard a number of myths about what it’s like to work remotely. Whether you run your own business from home or telecommute for an employer, many of these misconceptions are common. I love working from home and wouldn’t trade it, … Read more

Investing in Real Estate with Publicly Traded REITs

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This guest contribution is by Ben Reynolds and Samuel Smith of Sure Dividend. You may remember Ben from his previous guest posts – How I Became A Successful Dividend Growth Investor and Reaching Early Retirement Through Dividend Growth Investing. REITs are a frequent topic among Making Sense of Cents readers, so I’m pleased the experts … Read more