About - My Money Chronicles

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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

In 2015, I had over $72,000 of debt. I knew I had to make some serious changes, so I started learning about budgeting, side hustles, and ways to increase my income. Since then, 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 not just to share my debt journey, but to showcase doable, realistic side hustles that anyone can replicate.

The site is a blend of personal finance wisdom, practical side hustle guides, and real-life income and debt payoff numbers, all built on lessons I learned the hard way.

Since founding this site, I’ve paid off over $64,000 in debt, increased my income every year, and shown readers you can still enjoy life while changing your finances.

You can expect to find a range of topics, including personal finance, travel, side hustles, sports, and entertainment.

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 successful blogger for a decade.
Blogger and Side Hustle Strategist since 2015.

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.