Want to learn how to save money during the holidays? It’s the holiday season, which usually means gift shopping, parties, and lots of festive food! Between gifts, travel, decorations, and entertaining, holiday expenses can grow quickly. The average person spends roughly $1,000 on gifts alone, not including other seasonal costs. To avoid stress and overspending, … Read more

Do you want to learn how to get free Subway gift cards? Free gift cards are an easy way to enjoy your favorite Subway sandwiches without spending cash. By participating in reward apps and survey sites, you can collect points and exchange them for Subway e-gift cards or physical cards in common denominations like $5, … Read more

Hello everyone. Welcome to the next installment of my “Extra Income” series. If you’d like to be featured in a future post, please send me an email. The first post in this series was I Run a Resume Business. Today’s feature highlights Candice, who manages blogs and social media for businesses. Many readers have asked … Read more

Most people consider themselves either night owls or early birds. I fall somewhere in between, but I’ve found that waking up earlier suits me best. I’m not saying you must rise at 4 a.m.—I know many people who do, and I’m not one of them. The point is simply to wake a bit earlier than … Read more

This post is a sponsored partnership with SiOnyx. Below is my hands-on review of the SiOnyx Aurora night vision camera. Travelers often ask me which tools I rely on while living on the move. I live full-time on a sailboat and have previously spent years traveling in an RV, so packing light and choosing versatile, … Read more

Although I can’t promise I would have paid super close attention in a formal personal finance class, I’m convinced it would have been far more useful than several of the required courses I took in school. Note: Yes, I use the Pythagorean theorem all the time in my day-to-day life… Just kidding! School subjects are … Read more

Hi, I’m Ariel. For the past two years I’ve edited nearly all new content on Making Sense of Cents. I’m finishing a degree in English Literature at Washington University and have been accepted into their competitive Honors program. Although academic writing differs from blog posts, I use the same writing and editing strategies discussed here. … Read more

There are many items and services you can rent out to earn extra income. Renting belongings or offering services for temporary use is an effective way to generate additional money with relatively little ongoing effort. If you have items that sit idle or spare space you’re not ready to part with, renting can turn those … Read more

Have you wondered what to do with your old VHS tapes? Here are the best places to sell VHS tapes for cash. Whether you want to clear out clutter or earn extra money, this guide covers the best options. From online marketplaces to local venues, you’ll find practical ways to turn unwanted VHS tapes into … Read more

You know I’m passionate about side hustles and finding ways to earn extra income. On Making Sense of Cents I often write about side jobs because they changed my life. My side hustles helped me pay off $40,000 in student loans and eventually grew into my full-time business. Thanks to those efforts, I now run … Read more