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How To Work And Go To College: 10 Tips That Will Help You Succeed

Last Updated: July 18, 2022 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 2 Comments

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Do you want to learn how to work and go to college at the same time?

According to the U.S. Department of Education, 43% of full-time undergraduate students also work at the same time, with 10% working 35 hours or more each week, 17% working 20 to 34 hours per week, 7% working 10 to 19 hours per week, and 6% working less than 10 hours per week.

I usually worked anywhere from 35 to 45 hours per week while I was in undergraduate and graduate school.

I did this from when I first started until I graduated, and I also side hustled several hours a week on top of my full-time job.

Due to that, I really understand what it’s like balancing it all. I had to learn how to work full time and go to school full time.

It wasn’t easy, but it is possible.

If you’re reading this article, I imagine you are thinking about going back to school. Or you’re about to start college and want to work a full-time job while you’re in school. Either way, you’re here wondering how to balance full-time work and study. [Read more…]

How To Go To College In Europe For $8,000 Or Less A Year

Last Updated: October 11, 2021 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 3 Comments

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Do you want to save money on college, such as by learning how to go to college in Europe?

Yes, you can actually save money by going to college in Europe, and today’s article will show you exactly how.

The average cost of programs for college abroad in Europe is around $8,000 per year, which is a huge savings over what you may pay in the U.S.

There are also hundreds of options under $4,000 per year, and there are even 50 programs that are tuition-free for international students.

Plus, bachelor’s degrees in Europe tend to only be 3 or 3.5 years long, which makes the cost per year even better.

And, you don’t even need to know a foreign language as there are over 3,000 bachelor degree programs taught completely in English in Europe. [Read more…]

How To Become A Freelance Writer

Last Updated: January 9, 2023 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 4 Comments

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Want to learn how to become a freelance writer with no experience? Here’s how you can find freelance writing jobs and make money at home.

Finding a freelance writing job is a dream for many. Being able to make money writing from home can be a great career choice.

Today, I have a great interview about how to become a freelance writer with Alexander Webb. Alexander is a freelance writer for National Geographic, the New York Times, and more.

Alexander Webb and Kristin Wong (writer for New York Times, Glamour, Lifehacker, and more) created Come Write With Us, an online course for writers. This course teaches everything Alexander and Kristin have learned from writing for top newspapers and magazines.

Their course delivers real results and students have become freelance writers for magazines, websites, and one even writes for the New York Times.

Are you wondering questions such as:

What is a freelance writer?
How do freelance writers get paid?
What do you need to become a freelance writer?
How can I find my first writing job?

Today’s interview will help you get started and perhaps even introduce you to a new way to make money from home. [Read more…]

13 Early Morning Jobs If You Want To Jump-Start Your Day

Last Updated: September 14, 2022 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 6 Comments

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Whether you are looking for full-time early morning jobs, or if you are looking for a side hustle that you can squeeze in early in the morning, there are definitely early morning jobs out there.

I know many people who side hustle in the morning as a way to make some extra money before they start their day job. Some people work a side job in the morning because it’s when they feel the most motivated.

I had several different early morning jobs when I was paying off my student loans. I usually woke up a couple of hours before I had to leave for my day job so that I could make extra money.

Finding jobs with morning hours allowed me to pay off my debt much more quickly. I was able to put all of my extra time towards making extra income, even if it meant I had to wake up very early.

While it was very tiring at times, working side jobs early in the morning is something that I am very happy I did because it helped me change my life! [Read more…]

How To Sell Printables Online And Make Money As A Beginner

Last Updated: January 31, 2022 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 9 Comments

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Do you want to learn how to sell printables online? Here’s how you can find printable ideas to sell, how to create printables as a beginner, how to make extra money, and more.

I first talked about selling printables online in How I Make Money Selling Printables On Etsy. Today is time for part two!

Many of you are interested in this, so I asked Cody, the co-founder of E-Printables Side Hustle course, to come back and answer more of your questions. I also asked him to connect me with some of his students of his printables course, so that I could ask them for their best tips.

Learning how to sell printables online can be a fun side hustle because it not only brings out your creative side, but you also only need to create a printable once, and you can sell them an unlimited amount of times.

Cody started with zero graphic design skills and didn’t know how to create printables when he first started. It’s something he learned as he went along.

Are you wondering questions such as:

What is a printable?
Why do people buy printables from Etsy? Is selling printables on Etsy profitable?
What printables sell best on Etsy?
How do you know what to price each printable?
How do I get started selling printables on Etsy?

Today’s article will help you learn how to sell printables online.

Also, you can sign up for Cody’s free ebook that helps you figure out where to start when it comes to selling printables on Etsy. This can be a great way to get started and learn how to sell digital downloads on Etsy. [Read more…]

25 Best Travel Jobs To Make Money Traveling The World In 2023

Last Updated: December 13, 2022 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 3 Comments

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Are you looking for the best travel jobs? Are you wondering, “How can I make money and travel?”

The best travel jobs give you a chance to make money while pursuing your passion of travel.

Travel is a dream for many, but it doesn’t have to just stop there — you can side hustle, or earn a full-time income while traveling the world.

Whether you want to make extra money or if you’re looking for a full-time career, this list of best travel jobs may help you reach your goal to travel more.

Yes, it is quite possible to make money and travel full-time. Whether you want domestic or international travel jobs, there are many options.

Making money holds many people back from traveling more, but it doesn’t have to.

This is because there are many different types of best travel jobs that can make your travel dreams become a reality.

We sold our house, moved into an RV, and started traveling over 6 years ago, and we’ve now been living on a sailboat for around 3 years.

I’ve been location independent since 2013, and have been traveling full-time since 2015.

Because I work a job that allows me to make money while traveling, I have been able to travel extensively, while also being able to pay my bills and save fully for retirement.

Over the years, I’ve met many full-time travelers. There have been people who have saved up enough money to travel for an extended amount of time, those who are retired, those who find odd jobs on the road, those who work some of the best travel jobs I’m about to tell you about, and more.

The majority of the people I have met are not travel bloggers or Youtubers. I know you see a lot of that online, but the reality is there are many people traveling while working more traditional jobs.

Everyone has their own way of doing things to make full-time travel work, so I’m sure you can find something that will fit you the best. [Read more…]

How I Make $2,000+ Monthly Selling Canva Templates

Last Updated: January 2, 2023 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 30 Comments

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Do you want to learn how to sell Canva templates?

Looking to know how to make money selling Canva templates?

You can start creating Canva templates to sell and make money all from your home – and never have to ship a thing.

Creating Canva templates can be a great way to make extra money because you just need to create them once, and you can sell them an unlimited amount of times.

Today, I have a fun interview to share with you. I interviewed a reader of Making Sense of Cents, Maliha, on how to sell Canva templates.

Working just a few hours a week, Maliha is able to earn $2,000 each month from selling Canva templates online.

Are you wondering questions such as:

What exactly is a Canva template? What is Canva?
Can I sell Canva templates?
How do I sell my designs on Canva?
Who buys Canva templates?
How can I learn how to make templates to sell?
Can someone with no tech skills make a Canva template?

Today’s interview will help you get started and perhaps even introduce you to a new way to make extra income.

You can learn even more by checking out Maliha’s course – Side Income with Canva Templates. [Read more…]