You work really hard to save money and get out of debt. Every year, when making your New Year’s resolutions, you vow that this will be the year you finally succeed and never look back. You set your budget before December loses itself to January; you’ve planned how much you will put on each card, … Read more

Whether you’ve recently gotten lucky or scrimped and saved for a few years, knowing what to do with 50k is essential. Having money in the bank is a unique opportunity. It means you can grow it and have an ever larger safety net. So, how can you get started, and what are the smartest options? … Read more

Hello! I was just featured on CNBC again, and there are many new readers. You can read the CNBC article here – 33-year-old mom makes $40,000 a month in passive income—and lives on a sailboat: How I work ‘just 2 hours a day’ If you are a new visitor – welcome to Making Sense of … Read more

Looking to learn how to become a medical writer? Here’s how you can find freelance medical writing jobs and work from home. Today, I have a great interview about how to become a medical writer with Austin Ulrich. Austin started his freelance medical writing business in 2019 and grew it on the side for over 3 … Read more

One of the things I’ve thought a lot about recently is what happens with your finances when you marry for a second (or third) time. Deciding whether to combine finances in a first marriage – and how you will do it – can be complicated enough. Money during a divorce can be a complex subject as well. … Read more

Money is one of the most divisive issues we deal with on a daily basis — even more than politics, parenting philosophies, or which sports teams you support. No matter how carefully you try to keep money from damaging your relationships, you will encounter awkward situations that could have a negative effect on your family … Read more

Picture this – you’ve received or saved $20,000, and you’re not quite sure what to do with it. You could spend it on a luxurious vacation or a new car or perhaps invest it wisely to set yourself up for financial stability in the future. Well. let’s find out the best way to invest $20k! This … Read more

Buying a home is often seen as an important rite of passage to ‘adulthood’ and a major part of the American dream. Depending on your situation and where you live, it can also be cheaper than renting. But unless you have a large chunk of money just sitting around, the down payment it requires is … Read more

There’s never been a better time to learn financial literacy basics. With the cost of living and household debts rising, it’s critical to understand how finances work so you’re in control of your cash. Unfortunately, though, financial literacy is lacking in the US. For example, only 57% of adult Americans are financially literate and able … Read more

Is it possible to learn how to be less materialistic? It’s no secret that our society is placing an increasingly heavy focus on material possessions. The constant pursuit of more and more stuff has become so ingrained in our culture that it’s often hard to even imagine what life would be like without it. But … Read more