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How I Made $1,536,732 In 2017 – My December Online Income Report and Annual Wrap Up

January 17, 2018 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 105 Comments

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Here's how I made $1,536,732 blogging in 2017! #howtomakemoneyblogging #howtomakemoneybloggingforbeginners #howtomakemoney #waystomakeextramoney Welcome to December 2017's business income report where I show you how I made money online last month. It's time to look at this month's update and see how I did.

If you're new to Making Sense of Cents, you may be wondering why I would want to publish my income report each month. You can simply skip to the next section if you're not new here.

This all started out as my extra income report because, in the beginning, it was all about the money I was earning from my side jobs. In my side income reports from the beginning, I included all of the income I made except for what I made at my day job.

However, I left my day job as a financial analyst in October of 2013 and now my monthly income reports consist of the many ways I earn a living.

Many have asked why I would ever want to publicly post my income each month. Some think I'm crazy, whereas some are glad I'm open about what I'm doing. Whatever you think, I enjoy publishing my monthly online income reports and I share them publicly for three main reasons: [Read more…]

From Well-Paying Day Job To Risky Full-Time Side Hustle – Why I Made The Switch

January 8, 2018 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 62 Comments

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Just a few years ago, numerous people called me crazy for leaving my day job as a financial analyst in order to pursue my blogging side hustle full-time. At that point, many people saw my side hustle as just a hobby, not a real business. Plus, some people thought that it wasn't secure enough, that I was nuts for leaving my stable job that I went to college for, along with many other reasons.

Six years ago, I left my day job to pursue my side hustle full-time. Learning how to make money online through a blog was never my goal, but I'm so glad I gave it a shot! #sidehustle #howtomakemoney #howtomakemoneyonline #waystomakeextramoney And, for the most part, I completely understood why people thought I was crazy.

It's not like the average person knows a full-time blogger or exactly what a blogger is. Just the thought of someone earning a living online, just a few years ago, blew people's mind and led to lots of confusion and questions. It's a very unusual career choice that can be mind boggling for the average person to hear about.

Due to this, we received many money lectures from coworkers and bosses, people who thought we were giving up and trying to find an “easy” way to work, and more.

I had a great day job that paid well. It had benefits, paid a plentiful bonus at the end of each year, and I could have worked there forever if I wanted to.

But, it just wasn't for me.

Behind the scenes, it felt like my day job was killing me. I know that many people aren’t absolutely in love with their job, but I could barely stand going in each day and dreaded nearly every bit of it. [Read more…]

70+ Ways To Make Money On The Side in 2018

January 3, 2018 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 32 Comments

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If you want to learn how to make money on the side, then you're reading the right blog post. Learning how to make extra income completely changed my life for the better.

Want to know how to make money on the side? Learning how to make money online, fast, from home, and more is possible! This can help you pay off debt and save more. #howtomakemoneyontheside #makeextramoney #howtomakemoneyonline #howtomakemoneyfast #waystomakemoney #howtoearnmoney #howtoearnmoneyfromhome Due to the fact that I learned how to make money on the side, I was able to pay off $38,000 in student loans within 7 months, I was able to leave my day job in order to pursue my passion, travel full-time, and more!

On Making Sense of Cents, I talk a lot about how to make money on the side because I believe that earning extra income can completely change your life too. You can stop living paycheck to paycheck, you can pay off your debt, reach your retirement earlier, and more.

As you can see, I am a big believer that learning how to make money on the side can completely change your future for the better.

The crazy thing is that before I learned how to make money on the side, the idea never even crossed my mind! I didn’t realize side hustles and side businesses were even a thing people did. When I learned about it, I first thought that I wouldn’t have the time to even get started. Fortunately, I learned how to do it, and I wish I would have started sooner. [Read more…]

How To Teach English From Home And Earn $14 to $26 An Hour

December 15, 2017 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 10 Comments

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Hello! Today, I have a great article from Janice Cook about how to teach English from home through online tutoring jobs with VIPKID. I've been hearing GREAT things about VIPKID, so I'm glad this reader of Making Sense of Cents volunteered to talk about her experience teaching English online with VIPKID. She has been a school teacher for 12 years and also teaches ESL online to students in China with VIPKID since February of 2017. Below is her article on how to teach English online:

Do you want to be a stay-at-home parent who can make some money in the early morning hours before your spouse leaves for work?

Do you want to work an extra 10 hours on the weekend to supplement your current income, pay down debt, and reach your goals more quickly?

Do you want to travel the world and take your job with you on the go? [Read more…]

How I Made $110,656 In November 2017 Blogging

December 6, 2017 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 48 Comments

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Welcome to November 2017's business income report where I show you how I made money online last month. It's time to look at this month's update and see how I did.

If you're new to Making Sense of Cents, you may be wondering why I would want to publish my income report each month. You can simply skip to the next section if you're not new here.

However, I left my day job as a financial analyst in October of 2013 and now my monthly income reports consist of the many ways I earn a living.

Get Paid $30 – $50 Per Hour To Pick Up Trash

November 22, 2017 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 48 Comments

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Hello! Today, I have a great article from Brian Winch. Brian makes a living (it's a $650,000+ per year business for him) by picking up trash. I've been hearing his story a lot recently, so when he asked to write for Making Sense of Cents, I, of course, said YES! Below is his story and advice.

Brian makes a living (it's a $650,000+ per year business for him) by picking up trash. He knows of people who are making an extra $20,000 - $40,000 a year on the side, simply by cleaning up litter. The number one reason to work a side hustle is to make extra income on the side. Show me one person who wouldn’t like to boost their income! Besides the positive cash flow, by using your non-work hours more productively, here are some advantages of launching your own side hustle idea:

Creative outlet. You may be really successful within your career, but are you passionate about it? What do you do in your spare time as soon as you clock out at your job? Having a side hustle focused on your hobby can provide a positive outlet for your creative energy.

Freedom. When you are focused on your side hustle you are your own boss. Not only are you free from management but also in my case I am able to be physically free and not chained to a desk.

Income diversification. Losing a job can put the average person into a tailspin – especially if they don’t have a backup plan. In this unfortunate scenario your side hustle can be your backup plan for a while. Having multiple streams of income can also help in case of medical emergencies, if you decide to change jobs, or are faced with relocation. [Read more…]

How I Made $136,829.30 In October 2017 Blogging

November 15, 2017 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 59 Comments

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Welcome to October 2017's business income report where I show you how I made money online last month. It's time to look at this month's update and see how I did.

If you're new to Making Sense of Cents, you may be wondering why I would want to publish my income report each month. You can simply skip to the next section if you're not new here.

This all started out as my extra income report because in the beginning, it was all about the money I was earning from my side jobs. In my side income reports from the beginning, I included all of the income I made except for what I made at my day job.

However, I left my day job as a financial analyst in October of 2013 and now my monthly income reports consist of the many ways I earn a living.

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