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If you had told me over a decade ago that starting a blog would completely change my life, I probably would have laughed.
Back in 2011, I was working as a financial analyst in a stressful job. I was commuting to work, spending my days in a small windowless office, and dreaming of more freedom. I had student loans to pay off, no business experience, and no idea how to run a website. But I did...
Have you ever dreamed of working from home?
Maybe you want more freedom with your schedule. Maybe you want to spend more time with your family. Or maybe you just want to escape the 9‑to‑5 grind that never seems to end.
I’ve been working from home for over a decade, and if you had told me back then that I would be full‑time self‑employed – traveling, raising a family, and doing work I enjoy...
Seeing a six-figure debt balance after graduating can feel overwhelming, especially when you did everything “right.” That’s exactly how Arden felt when she realized she had over $155,000 in student loan debt. In this guest post, Arden shares how she paid off $155,000 of debt in just 16 months. She walks through the real numbers, the extra jobs she worked, the sacrifices she made, and what helped...
Do you want to know about the best side hustles for book lovers?
I read 70 books last year, and so far in the last week, I have read 6, so reading is definitely a passion of mine. If you’re a fan of reading like I am, you may be interested in learning how to make extra money with this hobby.
In this article, I’m sharing:
How to make money as a book lover
The easiest side hustles for...
One of my favorite things about running Making Sense of Cents is getting to share real stories from people who started right where many of you are now – feeling stuck, in debt, and wanting more freedom. Kelan and Brittany found my blog years ago when they were dreaming of a better life for their family, and they decided to give blogging a try. Since then, they’ve gone on to build a seven-figure...
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Affordable homeownership is rarely just about finding the right house. Instead, it’s about navigating financing decisions that can shape long-term financial stability. Mortgage lenders play an important role in simplifying this process,...
Do you want to become a bookkeeper and work from home but are not sure how to get started if you have no experience?
What most people don’t realize is that you don’t need to be an accountant or have an accounting degree to become a bookkeeper.
This is something you can learn at home and actually make an income doing!
I know how overwhelming it can feel to start something new. But...
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Sorting through credit card offers can feel overwhelming. If you are trying to keep borrowing costs low, the card you...
Do you want to make money while working from home, but don’t want to work a full-time job?
There are many part-time work from home jobs online, and that’s actually exactly how I’ve been making money for the past couple of years.
Maybe you’re looking for a part-time work-from-home job because you only have a limited number of hours you can work each week. Or maybe you want flexible work...
This article is a paid partnership.
The question for many landlords is simple – how can property management help to maximize rental income? The short answer is in the ability to drive rental rates, occupancy, expenses, and long-term performance.
Rental properties are a straightforward form of investment. Units rent, expenses go out, and the cycle continues monthly. In reality, though,...