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

Yes — you read the headline correctly. My student loans are paid off in full. Done. Eliminated. Gone. It feels like only a few months ago I posted about my $38,000 student loan payoff plan and how determined I was to get rid of that debt. If you want details on how I managed it, … Read more

Want to learn how to become a virtual assistant, but first wondering what a virtual assistant is and what they do? How do I become a virtual assistant? That’s a question many people ask. Once you understand the types of roles a virtual assistant (VA) can fill, the next step is learning practical ways to … Read more

Are you looking for the best digital marketing side hustles? Digital marketing side hustles are an excellent way to earn extra income online. With options like social media management, SEO, affiliate marketing, and content creation, you can find a side hustle that matches your interests and skills. Why consider a digital marketing side hustle? It … Read more

Are you looking for practical ways to save money each month and over the course of the year? You may already be using some of the strategies below, but you might discover new ideas to reduce your spending — or a helpful reminder to get back on track. Making a few small changes can have … Read more

This post is sponsored by Lucktastic. All opinions are my own. Recently a friend told me about the Lucktastic app, and as someone who frequently shares legitimate ways to earn extra income, I wanted to test it and share my experience. I write often about side income because I believe that finding reliable ways to … Read more