Should You Start a Blog? Top Reasons You’ll Love Blogging
Are you wondering should I start a blog? Have you been thinking about starting a blog for a while? Maybe you’re looking for a…
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Ask Me Anything: Your Questions Answered Live
Last year I hosted my first Ask Me Anything on Making Sense of Cents. It was so well received that I decided to make…
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How Downsizing Our Home Let Us Chase a More Fulfilling Life
Hello! Here’s an awesome post from my friend Emma. As you know, we recently downsized and we now live in our RV. Life is…
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30 Money and Life Lessons I Learned in My First 30 Years
Next week I turn 30. Wow! Some of you may still think of me as young, but turning 30 is… interesting. I remember adults…
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Happier with Less: How Spending Less Boosts Well-Being
Hello! Please enjoy this post from a blog friend. I enjoy hearing about how others are progressing on their debt payoff journeys, and I…
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How I Earned $302.80 Playing Mobile Games in One Week
Editor’s note (May 2026): I originally wrote this article based on my personal experience testing Freecash and successfully cashing out. Since then, new reporting…
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Gold City Ventures E-Printables Course Review: Is It Worth It?
Do you want to sell printables online and make extra money? If so, you may be interested in one of the more popular printables…
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9 Remote and Travel-Friendly Careers for a Flexible Lifestyle
Over the past year I’ve interviewed several people who earn money by doing things a bit differently. They’ve built their own paths and are…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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