Looking for the best copycat recipes from your favorite restaurants? I love recreating restaurant dishes at home. Not only does it help me save money, it’s also a fun way to enjoy the flavors I crave without dining out. Restaurant meals add up quickly, and sometimes you want the exact dish without the extra cost. … Read more

We’ve been living in our RV almost full-time since we bought it a little over a month ago (we returned home for three days to collect a few more items). I’m no RV expert, but we’ve picked up many useful RV tips and tricks during our travels. There’s still much to learn, but I wanted … Read more

The following Lasso plugin review was created in partnership with Lasso. All opinions are entirely my own. UPDATE March 17, 2022: I experienced a persistent glitch on Making Sense of Cents that took many hours to resolve. When I deactivated the Lasso plugin, the issue stopped. I have contacted Lasso but have not received a … Read more

Are you interested in financial independence or early retirement? I asked leading personal finance experts to share their top early retirement tips to help you pursue the FIRE movement—Financial Independence, Retire Early. FIRE means different things to different people. It doesn’t always require millions in the bank or never working again. For many, it’s about … Read more

If you’re new here, check my monthly online income reports where I share how I earn over $30,000 a month while traveling. Balancing retirement planning, paying bills, managing credit cards, and saving for life goals can quickly become overwhelming. Because of this, I’m always looking for ways to simplify my financial routines so managing everything … Read more

Is fear preventing you from launching a new business or side hustle? Almost every day I get messages like: “I’m afraid to start my side hustle and put myself out there. How do I get over this fear?” This anxiety is common for anyone beginning something new. In this article I interview my friend Christine … Read more

Before I started running my online business full-time, I worked at a desk job where I received only a couple of weeks of vacation each year. Earlier in my career I spent more than five years in a position that provided no vacation time at all. Although not everyone has access to paid time off, … Read more

Do you want to learn how to start a print-on-demand business? Print-on-demand lets you design and sell custom products—t-shirts, mugs, phone cases and more—without holding inventory or handling fulfillment. Below is an interview with Jessica Roop, who has run a successful print-on-demand side hustle for several years. She designs and sells her own products and … Read more

Wondering how to make more money when you’re tired at the end of the day? I’ve been there. After long workdays, family obligations, or simply dealing with life’s demands, it can feel impossible to find energy for anything else. Yet many people—including myself—have found ways to earn extra income in the evenings without burning out. … Read more

Do you want to learn how to make $15,000 a month? Making $15,000 a month can be transformative. I know because I’ve done it myself. I used to think an extra $1,000 a month would be amazing, and now I’ve earned more than $15,000 in a month for many years. Whether you want this as … Read more