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Do you want to learn how to make money while taking care of a baby? Maybe you want to stay home with your baby, but your family still needs another income. Or, perhaps you are on maternity leave and want to make extra money to help with diapers, formula, medical bills, and everything else that... The post How To Make Money While Taking Care of a Baby appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.

Are you someone who loves crafts and making things with your hands? Have you ever started a new craft and somehow spent $200 before you even finished your first project? I’ve definitely been there. Over the years, I’ve tried everything from embroidery and watercolor painting to crochet and paper crafts. Along the way, I’ve bought... The post Best Craft Supplies for Beginners (What To Buy and What To Skip) appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.

Have you ever wondered if you can actually make money playing games on your phone? I recently decided to test this out with American Consumer Opinion. I played a game on my phone for about one week, answered a few surveys, and then tried to cash out my earnings. My result? I earned $14.44 in... The post How I Earned Extra Money Playing Games and Taking Surveys in One Week appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.

Have you been wanting to start investing, but you keep putting it off because you do not know what to do? Maybe you have opened an investing app before, looked at all of the choices, and thought, “How am I supposed to know which one to pick?” I understand. Investing can feel confusing when you... The post Stash Review: Is It a Good Way to Start Investing? appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.

Do you want to start a business but don’t want to rent a storefront? A mobile business may be a great option. A mobile business is a business that goes directly to the customer. You might clean cars in someone’s driveway, groom pets outside their home, or repair an RV at a campground. Instead of... The post 18 Best Mobile Business Ideas To Make Money appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.

Do you want to learn how to make $500 a week from home? You might think it’s impossible to make $500 a week from home, but there are more ways to reach that goal than you think. Whether you’re looking for a side hustle or a way to make extra money from home, this list... The post How To Make $500 a Week From Home appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.

This month marks 15 years since I started Making Sense of Cents, and that is honestly so hard for me to believe! I started this blog in August of 2011 when I was in my early 20s, had around $40,000 in student loan debt, and was trying to figure out what I wanted my life... The post 15 Years Later, I’m So Glad I Started This Blog appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.

Do you have collectible items sitting around your house that you’ve thought about selling? Maybe you have old toys, trading cards, coins, comic books, vintage Pyrex, sports memorabilia, stamps, art, or something you inherited years ago. Or, maybe you have a whole collection that you no longer want to keep. Collectibles can be fun to... The post 15 Best Places To Sell Collectibles To Make Money appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.

Sometime in my 30s, I realized I was tired of holding on to things I didn’t actually want anymore. And I don’t just mean clutter in my house. I mean the pressure to always be productive, the need to keep up with trends, the guilt of saying no, and the idea that success has to... The post Things I Stopped Pretending I Needed in My 30s appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.

This article is a paid partnership with Members 1st Federal Credit Union. The content was provided by the advertiser and is published for informational purposes only. HELOC rates, terms, and eligibility vary by borrower and lender. Because a HELOC is secured by your home, your home may be at risk if you are unable to... The post How to Find the Best Credit Union for a HELOC Based on Your Situation appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.

Have you ever thought about starting a business that you could run from almost anywhere? Maybe you want to work from home, travel more, spend winters somewhere warm, live in an RV or boat, or have more control over your schedule. A location-independent business can make that possible. For many location-independent business ideas, all you... The post 16 Location Independent Business Ideas You Can Run From Anywhere appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.

Wondering how much it costs to own a dog? If you’re reading this, maybe you’re thinking about getting a dog, or maybe you already have one (or several). Maybe you’re reading this to see if your spending matches up with others, like mine. I used to have four dogs, and now I have three, so... The post How Much Does It Cost To Own a Dog? appeared first on Making Sense Of Cents.