About - My Money Chronicles

Welcome to My Money Chronicles, where the goal is simple: Make More Money. Live More Life.

I’m Jason Butler, and I created this site to share practical ways to earn extra income, make smarter money decisions, and enjoy life along the way. From side hustles and reselling to personal finance and affordable travel, I share real experiences, lessons learned, and resources to help you build the life you want.

My Story

I’m Jason Butler. I graduated from Savannah State University in 2008, but success wasn’t instant. My first full-time job took over a year to land.

After a few years of ups and downs, I realized I needed to take my finances seriously. I began this debt repayment journey with over $72,000 in debt. That included student loans, credit cards, and a car note. I realized I couldn’t make any power moves in life with that much debt. Some things had to change.

I had to figure out how to create additional income streams to help me pay off this debt more quickly. In 2015, I got focused and started trying out different side hustles. Some of the ones I’ve succeeded at are flipping items on sites like eBay, Mercari, and Poshmark, selling t-shirts, and freelance writing.

My Hustle Journey

I’ve experimented with dozens of side hustles, from flipping sneakers to freelance writing, and I share everything I’ve learned here.

Between 2020 and 2024, I’ve made over $98,000 in side hustle income, all while working a 9-5 job.

Here’s a breakdown of where some of that money came from:

$36,000+ from blog income (includes ads, affiliate marketing & sponsored content)
$22,000+ from flipping items on eBay
$14,000+ through platforms like Mercari, OfferUp, Poshmark, and Facebook Marketplace
$6,600+ through Amazon incentives
$3,200+ from Misc (events, Uber Eats, and more)
$2,000+ offering SEO and consulting services
$1,145+ through paid focus groups and studies
$1,000+ from eBook sales and digital products

Whether it’s $50 from selling something online or a $250 month from affiliate commissions, every win counts, and I share them so you can learn what’s possible.

Why I Started My Money Chronicles

I created My Money Chronicles to document my debt payoff journey and share realistic ways to make extra money. What started as a personal journey has grown into a resource for people looking to improve their finances, create additional income streams, and enjoy life along the way.

Since starting this site, I’ve paid off over $64,000 in debt and earned thousands of dollars through different side hustles. I’ve also experienced financial setbacks, career changes, and side hustles that didn’t work out. Through it all, I’ve learned that building a better financial life isn’t always a straight line.

Today, My Money Chronicles is built around four pillars:

Earn It

Discover practical ways to make extra money through side hustles, reselling, freelancing, entrepreneurship, and other income opportunities.

Keep It

Learn how to manage your money, save more, pay down debt, and make smarter financial decisions.

Live It

Explore affordable travel, new destinations, sports trips, and ways to enjoy the life you’re working hard to build. Making money is important, but so is enjoying it.

Keep Going

Stay motivated through the ups and downs of life, money, and business. Through personal experiences, lessons learned, and my Makers & Movers series, I share stories of people who continue to build, grow, and pursue their goals.

My Money Chronicles isn’t about getting rich overnight or having everything figured out. It’s about making progress, learning along the way, and creating more opportunities for yourself.

Earn It. Keep It. Live It. Keep Going.

Media Features & Authority

Featured or quoted in: Forbes, Discover, Investopedia, His and Her Money, Yahoo Finance, MSN, Newsbreak, Financial Freedom Community, and more.

Frequent contributor to Medium and Newsbreak with a portfolio on Muckrack.

Over 20,000 followers across social media platforms and a thriving newsletter community.

My Credentials

Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Savannah State University.
Four years as a financial aid counselor, helping students make smart money decisions.
Two years as a bank teller.
Google Analytics 4 Certified and a successful blogger for a decade.
Founder of My Money Chronicles, digital marketer, and side hustle strategist.

7 Facts About Me

Selling things online is my favorite side hustle. I currently have items on eBay, Mercari, Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, Poshmark, OfferUp, Bonanza, and Nextdoor.
I love sports. My favorite teams are the Atlanta Braves, the Atlanta Hawks, the Atlanta Falcons, and the Duke Blue Devils (NCAA Basketball).
I love traveling. Ever since I was a kid, I have loved visiting new destinations. My favorite domestic destination is Miami. Paris is my favorite international destination so far.
My favorite rapper of all time is 2Pac Shakur.
I’ve had numerous side hustle failures. Most of my t-shirt designs failed. I lost money twice doing MLM.
I won money and prizes on The Price Is Right.
I have a goal to attend a game in every Major League Baseball stadium. I have currently visited 28 of them.

Let’s Connect

You don’t have to have everything figured out to start improving your finances. Whether you’re looking to earn extra income, get your money under control, travel more, or build something of your own, My Money Chronicles is here to help.

Here are a few places to get started: