According to a recent report by CareerBuilder, 78% of Americans who work full-time live paycheck to paycheck. That number is staggering. I know it’s tempting to splurge a little and spend on things you’ve never had the opportunity to before whenever you have extra money to spare at the end of the month, but consider … Read more

Do you want to learn how to make money on Pinterest? Have you ever thought about turning your love for Pinterest into a way to make money? For me, Pinterest started as just a fun platform to find new ideas and get inspired, but over time, I realized it could be so much more. I’ve… … Read more

Want to learn how to make $30,000 a month? I know that number might sound huge (it is, after all!). I felt the same way years ago when I was just trying to make an extra $100 a month. But over time, I learned how to build different income streams, and eventually, I started earning… … Read more

Testerup pays you to test apps, play games, and answer surveys. Learn what I think of this site in my Testerup Review. Are you looking to make extra income, all from your phone? Testerup is an app I recently tried where you can get paid to play games and answer surveys. I gave it a… … Read more

You wouldn’t let your teenager cruise around solo before he’s had some driving lessons, would you? It’s pretty obvious that the responsibility of driving is something that requires education, practice, and time. But many parents are allowing their teens to take on another important responsibility without the benefit of an education. Specifically, many young people … Read more

Want to know where to sell plants to make money? If you love plants, then you may have thought about selling houseplants. Houseplants are a fantastic and affordable way to add greenery to a space and bring the outdoors in. I have over 200 (yes, over two hundred!) houseplants at home, and I’ve bought plants… … Read more

When someone asks me how to start a blog, one of the first questions they usually follow up with is: “But what should I blog about?” If that sounds like you, just know you’re not alone as I get questions like this all the time. People are excited to start a blog, but they feel… … Read more

I never expected blogging to impact my family’s life the way it has. What started as a small side hobby quickly turned into something much bigger – something that would change our lives forever. Before I started Making Sense of Cents, I worked a normal 8-to-5 job, feeling stuck in the routine of commuting, sitting… … Read more

Mathematically, it’s obvious that paying off loans with the highest interests rate first makes the most financial sense but as you may know, some financial experts promote “paying off the smallest loans first”. Why do they do that? Let’s take a look today. Smallest Loan First The smallest loans first method is simple. Instead of … Read more

Do you want to make extra money while living in a rural area? I hear this question a lot – What rural side hustles can someone do when they don’t live in a very populated area? Whether you live in the countryside, a small town, or an off-the-grid location, there are many great rural side… … Read more