Parafiks - A Personal Finance

How I Make Over $50,000 a Month Blogging: Step-by-Step Earnings Guide

If you want to learn how to make money with a blog, you’re in the right place. I started my blog in August 2011, and it transformed my life. At the time I had no plans to monetize — blogging began as a hobby. I never imagined it could change my future so dramatically, but … Read more

How I Fully Paid Off My First Rental Property at 23

Hello! Today I have a guest article from a reader, Katelyn of Hey You Finance. She bought her first rental property at 19 and paid it off by 23. Enjoy! I bought my first investment property when I was 19 years old. Less than a year after finishing high school, I became a landlord. Even … Read more

Top Tips to Save Money on Online Shopping

The following is a sponsored partnership with JoinSavvy.com. Since we sold our Jeep a few months ago, we’ve been biking and walking almost everywhere. It’s been refreshing, but it also means we order more items online because trips to the store and carrying purchases home aren’t practical—especially while outfitting a boat and preparing to set … Read more

Welcome CNBC Readers — Glad You’re Here!

Hello, If you’ve arrived from CNBC’s feature “This 28-year-old earns over $100,000 a month blogging and traveling full-time” (or from anywhere else), welcome to my site! I wrote this short post to introduce the blog and make it easy for you to find the topics you care about most. You can learn more about me … Read more

How I Earned Money Blogging from Home in March: My Income Report

Welcome to the March business report, where I share how I earned money online while traveling full-time last month. Below is an update on how the business performed and what I worked on.

If you’re new to Making Sense of Cents, you might wonder why I publish a monthly business report.

This series began as an “extra income report,” documenting money I earned from side jobs in addition to a day job. In October 2013 I left my full-time role as a financial analyst, and since then these monthly reports have focused entirely on the ways I make a living through my business.

This article is a paid partnership with Members 1st. The content was provided by the advertiser and is published for informational purposes only. Rates, rewards, and terms can change at any time. Readers should compare current offers and review full card terms before applying. Choosing the right credit card can feel overwhelming, especially when you … Read more

How Jodi Earns $7,000/Month Blogging in an Ultra-Niche Topic

Today I want to introduce you to Jodi Carlson. Jodi runs a blog in a very specific niche—Girl Scouts—and she’s doing exceptionally well. Many people assume a narrow niche limits earning potential, but Jodi proves otherwise. Even blogging part-time, she brings in roughly $7,000 per month from her site.

Jodi spent 25 years as a Girl Scout leader and works full-time as a web designer. She combined what she missed about leading troops with her web design experience to create a profitable, focused blog that helps other leaders plan and run troop activities more easily.

Since launching her blog four years ago, she’s faced many challenges—from rebranding due to copyright concerns to building a devoted audience. Her story is inspiring because it demonstrates that a narrow niche can be a viable and profitable path for blogging.

This article is a paid partnership with Assurance Financial. The content was provided by the advertiser and is published for informational purposes only. Affordable homeownership is rarely just about finding the right house. It also depends on making sound financing decisions that affect long-term financial stability. Mortgage lenders play a crucial role in this process … Read more

Why Is Money Conversation More Taboo Than Sex?

It seems many people treat talking about money as more taboo than discussing sex or politics. Recently I saw a Facebook post where someone asked their friends how much they were saving each month. It seemed like a straightforward, harmless question. The poster explained they wanted real numbers because they were just starting to save … Read more

50 Practical Ways to Save Money and Cut Your Annual Expenses

Are you looking for simple ways to save money? You’re in the right place. There are many practical strategies to learn how to save money, and below you’ll find a curated list of ideas that can help you improve your finances and reach your goals. Even if you already use some of these tips, adding … Read more