I Started a Blog, Built a Life I Love, and Here’s How You Can Too

Hi there! If you had told me over a decade ago that starting a blog would completely change my life, I probably would have laughed. Back in 2011, I was working as a financial analyst in a stressful job. I was commuting to work, spending my days in a small windowless office, and dreaming of more freedom. I had student loans to pay off, no business experience, and no idea how to run a website. But I did really enjoy reading about personal finance, and I wanted to talk about the money choices I was making – like paying off $38,000 in student loan debt. So, I started a blog – this blog – Making Sense of Cents – and I began writing about budgeting, side hustles, and saving money. I had no plan to turn it into a business, but I kept writing, learning, and connecting with readers. And slowly, things started to grow. Today, that little blog has turned into a multimillion-dollar online business. I've worked from an RV, a sailboat, a cruise around the world, from the most beautiful beaches, and more. Most importantly, I get to spend more time with my family and design a life that fits what matters most to me. If you've ever dreamed of working from home, being your own boss, or creating something that's actually yours – blogging might be the path that gets you there. In this article, I want to share: How I got started Why I think blogging is still a smart idea in 2026 The exact steps you can take to start your own blog How to grow your audience and make money from it ​You can read the full article at I Started a Blog, Built a Life I Love, and Here's How You Can Too.​ Hit reply if you have any questions - I'm happy to help. Have a great day! Michelle Schroeder-Gardner at www.makingsenseofcents.com​ ​ Recommended reading: ​30+ Small Business Ideas To Become Your Own Boss - If you're looking for more business ideas, I recommend reading this article. ​If I Had To Start Over, Here's How I'd Build a $1,000,000 Blog - I walk through what I'd do differently if I had to start over, and the lessons that I think make the biggest difference now. ​Most Asked Blogging Questions - The top questions I get asked about blogging, with real answers and helpful tips. ​How to Decide What to Blog About - How to pick a niche or topic that fits your life, passions, and goals - without overthinking it.

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