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10 Powerful Lessons That Every Freelancer Needs to Know

Last Updated: March 27, 2020 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 5 Comments

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Hi, it’s Ariel, Michelle’s editor. Over the past couple of years you’ve seen me here on Making Sense of Cents talking about real life frugality, staying in a small house, and editing and writing strategies. Last year, I turned my freelance side business into my full-time job.

It’s been nearly a year since I went full-time with my freelance editing and writing business (you can read more about that here).

The learning curve has been steep at times – I had (okay, sometimes have) absolutely no clue how to run a business. More often than not, I turn to Google for advice, searching for things like “how to file estimated quarterly taxes” and “how to set your freelance writing rates.”

There are best practices, but if there’s an official rulebook for freelancing, I haven’t been able to find it. [Read more…]

How I Made Money Blogging From Home In April 2019

Last Updated: May 27, 2019 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 31 Comments

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Welcome to April 2019’s business report where I show you how I made money online and traveled full-time 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 business report each month.

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 business reports consist of the many ways I earn a living with my business. [Read more…]

How To Make $1,000 Extra With Facebook Each Month

Last Updated: September 13, 2020 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 22 Comments

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Today, I have a fun interview to share with you that will show you how to make extra money running Facebook ads for local businesses. Please also check out the free training – Discover How To Start An Online Advertising Side Hustle From Scratch.

I recently had the chance to interview Bobby Hoyt. Bobby is a former high school teacher who paid off $40,000 of student loan debt in a year and a half. He now runs the personal finance blog Millennial Money Man full-time, as well as a digital marketing agency for local businesses that he started in 2015.

Yes, this is a skill you can learn!

Last year, business owners spent over $88,000,000 per day on Facebook ads.

If you are looking for a new business or even just a side hustle so that you can learn how to make extra money, learning how to make money running Facebook ads for local businesses may be something that you want to look into. [Read more…]

How I Made Money Blogging From Home In March 2019

Last Updated: April 10, 2019 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 20 Comments

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Welcome to March 2019’s business report where I show you how I made money online and traveled full-time 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 business report each month.

However, I left my day job as a financial analyst in October of 2013 and now my monthly business reports consist of the many ways I earn a living with my business. [Read more…]

Is Your Job Costing You Too Much Money Each Year?

Last Updated: October 26, 2018 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 20 Comments

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Having a job is an essential part of being an adult. Some people may love their jobs and others may hate them. You might work full-time or part-time and maybe you’re even thinking about starting a side hustle. Either way, jobs pay the bills, help you save money, and can help you grow on a personal level.

But, have you ever added up how much money your job is actually costing you?

Yes, your job may be costing you money.

In certain situations, your job might cost you more than it’s worth.

That probably sounds a little crazy, but when you take how much you are bringing home and subtract the cost of keeping that job, you might be surprised by how little you have left each month. [Read more…]

How I Made Money And Traveled Full-Time In February 2019

Last Updated: March 4, 2019 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 30 Comments

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Welcome to February 2019’s business report where I show you how I made money online and traveled full-time 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 business report each month.

However, I left my day job as a financial analyst in October of 2013 and now my monthly business reports consist of the many ways I earn a living with my business. [Read more…]

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