Welcome to the December business income report, where I share how my online income performed last month. Below you’ll find a clear update on what I earned, why I publish these reports, and insights from the year. If you’re new to Making Sense of Cents, you might wonder why I publish monthly income reports. If … Read more

Looking for easy ground beef recipes to make tonight? Ground beef is one of the most versatile ingredients in the kitchen. It adapts easily to casseroles, skillet meals, pastas and more, making it ideal for quick weeknight dinners, family meals, or dishes to feed a crowd. Whether you need something fast, filling, budget-friendly, or freezer-ready, … Read more

Looking for paid online surveys to earn money? Wondering which survey sites are legitimate? Yes — you can get paid to take surveys. I’ve done it many times. Here’s how to find paid surveys and earn extra cash. When I was paying off student loans, taking paid online surveys was one of several side hustles … Read more

Today I’m sharing a guest post from my friend Holly Johnson. She’s a successful freelance writer who has earned more than $200,000 writing online. I’ll let her tell you how she did it. Until 2011, I worked as the Director of Family Services at a local funeral home. The role itself was meaningful, but it … Read more

Working online is often portrayed as an ideal lifestyle — and to be honest, for the most part it can be. But there are important truths about making money online I want to share. With an online business you can: Work from home Work while you travel Earn a substantial income Help many people and … Read more

Do you want to learn how to get your life together? Have you ever felt like you’re simply trying to keep up, but everything still seems chaotic? I’ve been there. At one point my finances were disorganized, my schedule was scattered, and I didn’t have clear goals. I knew I needed change but wasn’t sure … Read more

Looking for a RankIQ review to decide if this SEO tool is worth it? Below is a clear, practical evaluation of RankIQ for bloggers. If you run a blog, you likely want more page views. Improving search visibility is one of the most reliable ways to increase organic traffic, and using the right SEO tool … Read more

Hello! Today I have a guest post from Paul Martinez about how he repaired his credit, removed 104 negative items from his credit profile, and raised his score from 480 to over 750. In 2008 my world collapsed. I went from being a paper multi‑millionaire to facing roughly $1,000,000 in collectible debt in just a … Read more

Are you considering becoming a cosigner for someone? Have you ever been asked to cosign a loan? Many people are asked to cosign loans for family members or friends, but few fully understand what cosigning actually means. Cosigning should never be taken lightly—you need to know the financial and personal risks before saying yes. You … Read more