Personal Finance

Are you looking for an easy way to sell used books without listing them online? In this World of Books Review, I’m sharing what it was like to scan books around my home, see instant prices, and decide what was worth sending in. If you’re like me, you probably have way more books than you... The post World of Books Review: Is It Worth It To Sell Your Used Books? appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.

Picking up dog poop probably isn’t the first business idea that comes to mind when you think about making extra money. But once you learn how a pet waste removal business works, it starts to make a lot of sense. It’s a simple local service that people gladly pay for, it can be set up... The post How To Make $100,000 A Year With A Pet Waste Removal Business appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.

Are you wondering if Xero is the right accounting software for your business? This Xero Review breaks down everything you need to know. If you run a business, you already know this: Keeping up with money can feel stressful. Invoices, receipts, bills, tax deadlines, and tracking what you actually made can quickly become a mess.... The post Xero Review: Is This the Best Accounting Software for Small Business Owners? appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.

Do you want to travel as a student without spending a lot of money or missing out on amazing experiences? I traveled to places in South America, Asia, Europe, and Australia when I was in college, and it wasn’t because I had a ton of money (I definitely did not). I found ways to travel... The post How I Traveled the World on a Student Budget (Without Missing Out) appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.

Are you wondering what the best airport jobs are? There are many reasons you might want to work at an airport – maybe you’re looking for consistent income, you want flight benefits, or you love the airport and want to be there as much as possible. My dad worked at the airport for a long... The post 14 Best Airport Jobs That Pay Well (And Some Let You Fly for Free) appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.

Are you interested in starting one of the many boring businesses that can make real and consistent money? If so, you’re definitely not alone. I hear from readers all the time who want to start a business, but they don’t want to follow trends, become an influencer, or rely on going viral. The good news... The post 14 Boring Businesses That Make Money Month After Month appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.

Does your work life leave you feeling drained and unhappy? Many people have this frustration, especially as companies give people less paid time off and increase their work hours in the United States. I recently read a couple of books that reinforced my perspective on the anti-busyness movement: Do Nothing by Celeste Headlee and Slow... The post How To Build a Meaningful Life Beyond the 9-5 appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.

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.... The post I Started a Blog, Built a Life I Love, and Here’s How You Can Too appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.

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... The post 8 Top Work From Home Business Ideas for 2026 appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.

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 post How I Paid Off $155,000 of Debt in 16 Months appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.

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... The post 17 Best Side Hustles for Book Lovers appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.

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... The post How We Quit Our 9-5 Jobs and Built a $1,000,000+ Online Business to Reach Financial Freedom appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.