Written By Ian Chandler

7 Finance Websites That Pay Freelance Writers

If you’ve been pinching pennies since you were in diapers, you probably know a thing or two about finances. If you do, why not get money for your knowledge of money? These 7 sites pay writers for contributions that help readers improve their financial lives.

  1. The Penny Hoarder publishes articles about earning, saving, and growing money. They’re interested in posts about any and all “wacky and weird ways to make extra money.” They pay $75 for a 700-900 word article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
  2. The Motley Fool helps investors make the most of their money and provides financial advice of all kinds. They pay $100 for articles that are “analytically sound, thoughtful, and well-written.” Writers who publish multiple posts will be offered a contract for long-term work. To learn more, read their submission guidelines (click on “Freelance Writer/Analyst”).
  3. The Dollar Stretcher provides practical advice about saving money. Their articles range from frugal spending ideas to 401(k) advice. They pay $0.10 per word ($25 for a 250-word article) for pieces that are published in their monthly print publication. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
  4. Doctor of Credit publishes articles on anything and everything about credit. They welcome pitches on any finance topics, especially sign-up bonuses and money-making opportunities. They pay $50 for accepted guest posts. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
  5. Nukeblogger publishes advice on a variety of topics about blogging and freelancing, including articles on making more money by doing both. Their “Make Money Online” section is dedicated to providing monetary opportunities for readers, including advertising and affiliate programs. They pay $10-$25 per published article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
  6. Funds for Writers publishes a weekly newsletter that showcases paying markets, grants, contests, and other opportunities to make money with writing. They’re looking for original articles about any sort of financial tips for writers, and there must be monetary payment involved. For a 500-600 word article, they pay $50 if by PayPal and $45 if by check. For reprints, they pay $15 if by PayPal and $10 if by check. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
  7. eCommerce Insiders publishes “commentary and insights for online retailers.” Writers should be subject experts on retail, and submissions should either be educational or commentary. They pay $75 for 400-600 word articles and $125 for articles of 600 words or more. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

 

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