Personal Finance

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.

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... The post How To Become a Bookkeeper With No Experience (Step-by-Step Guide) appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.

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... The post 13 Best Part Time Work From Home Jobs appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.

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... The post How Property Management Can Help You Maximize Your Rental Income in 2026 appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.

Do you ever feel like money just disappears, even when you’re trying to be careful with your spending? I used to feel that way all the time. I’d think, “I didn’t even buy anything big this month – where did it all go?” But once I started paying closer attention, I realized that I didn’t... The post 10 Ways To Rethink Money and Keep More of It appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.

Do you have a financial plan? I know how easy it can be to get stressed out by money. Whether you’re trying to save more, pay off debt, or just feel a little more in control, the idea of creating a financial plan might sound overwhelming or even impossible. I get it. But here’s what... The post How To Create a Realistic Financial Plan (That You’ll Actually Stick To) appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.

MyAppFree pays you to test apps, play games, and answer surveys. Learn what I think of this site in my MyAppFree Review. Looking for a new way to earn a little extra money from your phone? I recently tested out a site called MyAppFree to see if it really pays users to play games, complete... The post MyAppFree Review: How I Earned Easy Cash on My Phone appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.

If you love reading, did you know you can actually get paid to review books? In today’s article, I’m going to show you how to get paid to review books with 14 sites that actually pay readers for real book reviews. These sites can give you anything from free copies of new books to paying... The post How To Get Paid To Review Books (14 Sites That Actually Pay) appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.

Do you want to learn how to make money as a crafter? More and more people want handmade and personalized items – like me! People like unique, handmade items instead of mass-produced goods, so if you have a crafty hobby, you may be able to turn it into a side hustle to make extra money... The post How To Make Money as a Crafter appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.

Trying to build your credit but don’t know where to start? If you want to build your credit and you feel stuck, Kikoff might be worth checking out. I’ve been hearing about Kikoff for a while now, so I decided to learn more about how it works. Kikoff is an affordable way to start building... The post Kikoff Review: Can This $5 Credit-Building Tool Really Help Your Credit? appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.

If you’ve seen people talking about Whatnot and wondered what makes it so popular, this Whatnot review will explain how it works and if it’s a good fit for you. Live shopping is becoming more and more popular, and Whatnot is one of the biggest platforms right now. I think the best way to describe... The post Whatnot Review: Is This Popular Live Shopping App Worth It? appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.

Hey, The deals are now over so I have removed them from this article. I recommend reading How To Save Money During The Holidays (20+ Ways To Save & Make Money!) if you are looking for ways to save money this holiday season. Tip for shopping this holiday season: There are a few other ways... The post My Favorite Black Friday Weekend Deals appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.