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14 Top Receipt Scanning Apps to Track Your Expenses

Are you searching for the best sites and apps to scan receipts and earn a little extra money? In our busy lives, who wouldn’t appreciate an easy way to make extra cash with minimal effort? One simple method is photographing your everyday shopping receipts. Several smartphone apps convert those receipts—whether for groceries, clothing, gas, or … Read more

11 Questions to Ask Before Making a Major Purchase

Everyone has experienced that sinking feeling after making a large purchase and later realizing it was a mistake. Sometimes it takes months or even years to recognize how much of a waste the purchase was. Mistakes like this can result in: Frustration and shaking your head. Wishing you’d spent the money on something more valuable. … Read more

Work From Home Selling on Amazon FBA: A Step-by-Step Guide

Hello! Today I’m sharing an in-depth interview that explains how to work from home selling on Amazon FBA. I recently spoke with Jessica Larrew of The Selling Family, who outlines how this business model can be a realistic income source. She’s a friend and her success is impressive.

In their first year running an Amazon FBA business while working under 20 hours per week combined, Jessica and her family generated over six figures in profit.

If you’re exploring a new job, side hustle, or a way to work from home, selling on Amazon FBA could be worth investigating.

Read the interview below for practical details on how to work from home by selling on Amazon FBA.

If you want to learn more about starting an Amazon business, consider signing up for a free training that teaches how to sell products on Amazon and potentially earn $100 to $500 per day.

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How To Teach English From Home And Earn $14 to $26 An Hour

Would you like to learn how to earn affiliate income from your blog? Today I’m sharing a free 36-page ebook that walks you through the process. Affiliate marketing is one of the most popular ways to monetize a blog because it can provide passive income and, when done well, genuinely helps your readers by recommending … Read more

15 Simple Items You Already Own to Sell for Quick Cash

Do you want to learn the easiest items to sell that you probably already own? Many of us have items gathering dust—old phones, extra shoes, clothes we haven’t worn in years, and gift cards hidden in drawers. Rather than letting these things sit unused, you can turn them into extra cash. Whether you need money … Read more

Plan Your Future Without Sacrificing Today

The following is a partnership with SELCO Community Credit Union. All opinions are 100% my own.

Believe it or not, preparing for your future and enjoying the present are pursuits that can easily coexist.

Really.

If that sounds unlikely, you’re not alone—I felt the same way once.

Even though I’ve been traveling full time for years, I still contribute to retirement accounts, keep an emergency fund, and plan ahead. It doesn’t mean it’s always simple, but a balanced approach to today and tomorrow is possible.

Good results often require some effort, but the payoff—being content now and secure later—is worth it.

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How to plan for the future while still enjoying the now.

Many people are unaware of important parts—or even the entirety—of their financial situation. They may not know how much debt they owe, how much they spend each month, or what they are actually saving. That lack of awareness can hold you back from making better decisions and reaching your goals. Understanding your finances helps you … Read more

Make $300 Quickly: Proven Ways to Earn Cash in a Day or Week

Looking to learn how to make $300 fast? There are many reasons you might need $300 quickly. Maybe an unexpected expense has come up — a home repair, a medical bill, or a last-minute travel cost. Making $300 fast can help you cover those surprises. Or perhaps you need money to pay bills to avoid … Read more

A Day in the Life of a Successful Online Business Owner

Recently, many readers have asked me to write a “Day in the Life” post describing a typical day. Since my daily routine shifts frequently, I thought tracking and sharing one of my average days would be fun and helpful to others.

I also wanted to clear up some common misconceptions about what online business owners, freelancers, and bloggers actually do each day.

No, I don’t spend my whole day drinking coffee and scrolling Facebook. In fact, that’s what many people assume about the daily life of someone who runs an online business.

The reality is that I do real work—lots of it. Surprising, I know. 🙂

It wasn’t easy to write this because my average day can vary widely. One of the things I love most about freelancing is the freedom to set my own schedule and the flexibility to change it whenever I need.

Below is a typical workday for me as an online business owner, freelance writer, and blogger. I’m not perfect and I do let myself relax sometimes.

I’ll binge-watch a show occasionally, waste time on social media, and give my dogs long hugs. Some days I work intensely; other days I might do very little.

My workday is often scattered and looks messy on paper, so it’s difficult to pin down an exact number of daily hours.

I often write about making extra money and practical strategies to increase your income here on Making Sense of Cents. I share these ideas because I genuinely believe that learning how to earn additional income can have a profound impact on your life. For me, making extra money changed my life. Five years ago I … Read more