Here on Making Sense of Cents, we talk a lot about making more money and the positives that go along with that. However, just making more money doesn’t solve all of your financial problems. To fix your financial situation, you may need a mixture of both saving more and earning more. This is a big… … Read more
Is saving for retirement important? Some people think so. But, if you love spending all of your money on things you want right now, like lavish vacations and designer clothing, then maybe learning how to save money for retirement isn’t for you. Just kidding, that’s horrible advice. Your future is very important and you can… … Read more
Are you looking to make extra money and cut back on your electricity use? Here is my OhmConnect review that will help you do just that. I have partnered with OhmConnect and I will be talking about if OhmConnect is legitimate and safe, average OhmConnect earnings, and more. If you live in California, I found… … Read more
Your cell phone bill is probably one of the largest bills that you pay each month. Your cell phone can easily cost you over $100 per month, and if you have a family, then you may even be paying a few hundred dollars per month. This probably comes as no surprise, but most people are… … Read more
Hello! Today, I have a great article to share about raising backyard chickens for eggs, and how much it will cost you to raise chickens. I have several different family members who raise chickens for eggs, so I am familiar with the topic. When Chris approached me with the guest post idea, I had to… … Read more
The following is a sponsored partnership with JoinSavvy.com. As many of you know, we got rid of our Jeep a few months ago. We’ve been riding our bikes and walking everywhere, which has been great. However, that also means that we are ordering things online more than ever, because going to the store and carrying… … Read more
The following is a collaboration with Gabi Insurance. Is your insurance too expensive? Not too long ago, I asked you, my readers, how much you were paying each month. The numbers varied widely, but there was one conclusion that many of you have found – that some of you were probably overpaying, and had never… … Read more
Have you been paying attention to how much insurance is costing you these days? While it is a necessity, it’s possible that you are overpaying and could benefit from learning how to save money on insurance, from car to home, and more. I know people overpay because at one point I was overpaying. When I… … Read more
Are you ready for this year’s holiday shopping season? Did you know that the average person buys around $900 worth of gifts over the holidays? It’s December, so you may have some spending to do still. But, you don’t need to spend that much! There are plenty of ways to save money over the holidays,… … Read more
Do you think there’s a line that a person can cross when their money saving ways become too cheap, eventually turning into theft? I don’t believe there is anything wrong with saving money (this is a personal finance blog after all). But, I do wonder how far people will go to save money – whether… … Read more
