Today’s post was written by my sister-in-law. It’s a thoughtful read; I also recommend reading Is Your Job Worth It? How Much Is It Costing You? The title may sound surprising: “Don’t Make More Money?” seems contradictory. I could have chosen titles like “Just Don’t Do It” or “Say No, Now,” but before I explain … Read more

Are you looking for the best side hustles for college students? College can be expensive. Between tuition, textbooks, housing, and daily living costs, it’s easy to feel stretched thin. I remember wanting to earn extra money without sacrificing my classes or free time—that’s how I first started side hustling. Over the years I’ve tried many … Read more

Do you want to learn how to turn your hobby into a money-making business? Do you love a hobby so much you wish you could do it all day? You can often turn that passion into a real business. Many people have found ways to earn extra income from activities they originally enjoyed in their … Read more

If you had asked me a year ago about outdoor activities, I probably would have laughed and told you I wasn’t interested. These days I talk about the outdoors so much on my blog that I may be wearing out my audience—because I’ve fallen in love with it. I love the outdoors now. I enjoy … Read more

December was a solid month. It wasn’t quite as strong as November, but I’m pleased with the results—especially since I spent a fair amount of time away from my laptop. Now that it’s January, I have a fresh month and a fresh year to build on. I’m preparing for my first full year as a … Read more

Welcome to my July business income report where I share how much I earned online last month. This update reviews the month’s results and offers context about my business progress. If you’re new to Making Sense of Cents, you may wonder why I publish monthly income reports. Feel free to skip ahead if you’re already … Read more

The following NerdWallet App Review is a sponsored partnership with NerdWallet. All opinions are 100% my own. Welcome to my NerdWallet app review! Are you looking for a reliable money app to improve your finances? NerdWallet began as a personal finance website in 2009 with a mission to help consumers make smarter financial decisions. Today, … Read more

NiceSurveys pays you to take surveys from home. Read my NiceSurveys review to see what I found. Looking for an easy way to earn a little extra cash at home? If you enjoy finding simple side hustles you can do in your spare time, survey platforms like NiceSurveys may be worth a look. I’ve tried … Read more

  Are you curious about the digital nomad lifestyle? Want to understand how a full-time traveler manages work and life on the road? Here’s how I make it work. “What do you do all day?” I get that question a lot. It’s always hard to answer because there’s no single “average” day for me. If … Read more

Looking for a real estate side hustle? Whether you want passive income or a part-time opportunity, there are many real estate side hustles to consider. You don’t need a large budget to get started—many of these ideas can be launched with limited capital or even no cash up front. Key Takeaways Real estate side hustles … Read more