Jeff Proctor

Co-Founder

As co-founder of DollarSprout, Jeff has helped create a platform focused on helping readers earn more through gig work, online businesses, and career growth. Since its launch, DollarSprout has reached over 10 million readers with practical advice on building sustainable income streams.

Before starting DollarSprout, he worked as an Investment Analyst at JSW Financial, specializing in asset allocation modeling, equity research, and portfolio management. He also earned his Series 7 and Series 63 licenses during his time in the financial industry.

His expertise has been featured in Entrepreneur, U.S. News & World Report, GoBankingRates, and Credit Karma. Known for his analytical approach and actionable advice, Jeff helps readers navigate the evolving world of side hustles and financial independence.

In addition to DollarSprout, Jeff co-owns Peak Wellness & Aesthetics, a medical weight loss clinic, with his wife, Paige.

Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, spending time with Paige and their three dogs, Annie, Tina, and Max, and staying active in his Virginia community.

Education

  • Virginia Tech: B.S. in Biochemistry
  • Olympic College: A.A.S.

Media Mentions

Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn to learn more or check out his latest articles on DollarSprout.

Get Paid $1,000 to Binge Your Way Through House Hunters

If binge-watching House Hunters has always been your guilty pleasure, here’s your opportunity to transform it into a rewarding venture, with $1,000 on the line for your insights and dedication. DIY Gear Reviews is conducting a study on home affordability, leveraging the HGTV show House Hunters as a data source. The study requires an individual…

Jeff Proctor 07 Feb

Robinhood Review 2025: Pros, Cons, Fees & How It Works

Robinhood has become the go-to investing app for the younger generation in recent years, largely due to its free trades and snazzy user interface. The app has gained widespread popularity, but it has also faced significant criticism from the media. The main concern is that the app “gamifies” investing, subtly prompting users to trade more…

Jeff Proctor 23 Dec

How I Built a Luxury Candle Brand on Shopify as a Total Beginner

Earlier this year I was in a creative rut.  As much as I love being able to work from anywhere and create content for DollarSprout, I felt myself yearning for a new challenge. I’m an ADHDer, which means one of my biggest weaknesses (but sometimes also a strength) is that I easily get sucked down…

Jeff Proctor 09 Nov

Acorns Review 2025: Pros, Cons, Fees & How It Works

I’ve always been skeptical of micro-investing apps. Can they really make a difference in my financial journey? With 15 years of investing experience under my belt, I’ve come to realize that I get the best results when I do the least amount of work. The less that I touch my investments, move money around, or…

Jeff Proctor 18 Oct

We Asked Over 1,000 Everyday People About AI. Here’s What They Said.

If you spend any amount of time on Twitter or keep up with technology news, you probably feel like Artificial Intelligence (AI) is coming for us like a giant tsunami wave — for better or for worse. But what do normal, everyday Americans think? It’s easy to get caught up in social media echo chambers…

Jeff Proctor 24 Apr

15 Best Cash Back Apps to Earn Rewards in 2025

Over the last few years, dozens of new cash back apps for shopping have popped up. These apps – all of which are free to use – can save you money on groceries, travel, clothes, and so much more. I’ve endlessly experimented with cash-back apps since 2015, back when DollarSprout was first launched. I don’t…

Jeff Proctor 10 Nov

Consumer Survey Reveals Puzzling Response to Inflation

With the latest inflation numbers coming out, things are not looking great. According to the latest data put out by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the cost of living is 8.2% higher than it was at this time last year and isn’t yet showing signs of decreasing. There is no shortage of opinions among…

Jeff Proctor 15 Sep

How to Start a Business in 9 Simple Steps

Thinking about starting your own business? You’re not alone. According to data from Babson college, two out of three American adults believe that entrepreneurship is a good career choice. With dissatisfaction in corporate America on the rise, many people are taking matters into their own hands and starting their own businesses. This trend only looks…

Jeff Proctor 24 Mar

20 Low Cost Online Business Ideas With High Profit

If there is one good thing that our most recent pandemic side hustle study showed, it’s that it accelerated the mass adoption of remote work all over the world (for many industries). As someone whose been running an online business from home since well before the pandemic, I can tell you that the number of…

Jeff Proctor 01 Dec

Side Hustle Statistics 2021: Trends Emerge as Covid-19 Lingers

Note: you can find our 2024 Side Hustle Report here. Every year DollarSprout conducts an annual Side Hustle Survey to get a pulse on side hustlers across the country. In 2020, the big story was how the economic halt from COVID-19 forced many workers to find alternative means of income. In 2021, as the economy…

Jeff Proctor 18 Oct