14 Ways to Get Free Internet Access Today

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Want to know how to get free internet? The internet is essential in everyday life, and many people rely on it daily for work, education, communication, and entertainment. If your monthly internet bill feels like a burden, there are legitimate ways to reduce or even eliminate that cost through government programs, nonprofit resources, and provider … Read more

40 Practical Ways to Start Living a More Fulfilling Life

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Are you feeling like life isn’t going the way you want? Would you like to learn how to live your best life? If your answer is yes, it’s time to make positive changes so you can begin living your best life. Start challenging yourself, caring for your well‑being, shifting your mindset, and taking steps toward … Read more

36 Lucrative Side Jobs for Teachers to Boost Income

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Are you looking for the best side jobs for teachers? Teaching is a rewarding profession, but it doesn’t always pay enough to meet every financial goal. Many teachers look for side jobs to earn extra income, pay down debt, save for travel, or build a safety net. Because teachers already have valuable skills—organization, communication, instruction, … Read more

7 Years Blogging: What I’ve Learned and Still Love About It

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In August 2011 I launched Making Sense of Cents. It’s hard to believe seven years have passed since I started that blog, especially when I think about how much it has changed my life. I began the blog on a whim while working full-time as a financial analyst. About two years after I started, I … Read more

18 Personal Finance Books That Could Transform Your Future

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If you want to change your life, start by reading personal finance books. Money isn’t everything, but improving your financial situation gives you more control, reduces stress, and opens up possibilities. The books below can help you: Pay off debt Find side hustles and boost income Manage money more effectively Communicate about money in relationships … Read more

How a 25-Year-Old Makes $15,000 Monthly From Her Blog

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Hello! Today I’m sharing a great article from my sister, Alexis Schroeder at FITnancials.com. This version was updated this morning. Below is her story.

A little over a year ago I made the leap to work on my blog, FITnancials, full time.

It was terrifying at first — I had spent more than eight years working for others and never imagined becoming an entrepreneur while I was in school.

I began with a side hustle: a blog that gradually grew into a website generating more than $15,000 per month and attracting over 150,000 page views each month.

I remember telling Michelle that I would be happy making $10,000 a month and would be content at that level forever. It’s wild to think I reached that milestone at age 25, still a senior in college.

If I could do it, you can too. It sounds cliché, but it’s true: I never imagined being my own boss and yet here I am.

Let go of negative self-talk and stop telling yourself you can’t reach your goals. You’ll get there much faster once you stop letting limiting beliefs hold you back.

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16 Money Books That Can Transform Your Financial Life

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Are you looking for some of the best books about money? Reading personal finance books is a powerful way to improve your finances and move closer to your life goals. If you want to change your financial situation, start with a few well-chosen finance books.

What I love about financial books is the variety of perspectives and stories they offer. Like a blog, they share personal experience, but books can dive much deeper. The best money books combine motivating personal stories, practical strategies you might not have considered, and clear steps to take control of your financial life.

Below is a curated selection of the best money books for readers at any stage—just out of school, raising a family, planning for retirement, or somewhere in between. These titles make meaningful gifts and are often available at local libraries if you prefer to borrow instead of buy.

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28 Top Apps to Earn Extra Cash Quickly

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Looking for the best money making apps and websites?

If you own a smartphone or a laptop, there are many legitimate apps and websites that can help you earn extra income.

The average person spends over 4.2 hours a day using mobile apps.

If you’re going to spend that time on your phone anyway, you might as well use some of it to earn money.

As a personal finance writer, I regularly test and review apps that pay real money. I keep this list updated so readers can find reliable ways to boost their income or save while shopping.

The apps and websites below can help you:

  • Earn money from your phone
  • Save or earn cash back when shopping online
  • Find side hustles you can do online or locally

Every dollar counts. Trying several of these options can help you increase income and reduce expenses. You never know which app or platform might become a meaningful source of extra money.

Below I explain the top money-making apps and answer common questions like: Are these apps safe? How do they pay you? And which ones deliver the best results?

Before we dive in, here’s a quick list of recommended apps and sites:

  1. Freecash
  2. Fetch Rewards
  3. Rakuten
  4. Poshmark
  5. American Consumer Opinion
  6. Ibotta
  7. Survey Junkie
  8. Neighbor
  9. Swagbucks
  10. Acorns
  11. InboxDollars
  12. Branded Surveys
  13. Pinecone Research
  14. PrizeRebel
  15. Gazelle
  16. Opinion Outpost
  17. User Interviews
  18. Mystery Shopping
  19. Craigslist
  20. Rover
  21. RVshare
  22. Turo
  23. DoorDash
  24. GetUpside
  25. Facebook Marketplace
  26. Capital One Shopping
  27. Honeygain
  28. TaskRabbit

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