Jeff Proctor

Jeff graduated from Virginia Tech in 2013 with a B.S. in Biochemistry, but he’s always been a bit of a money-nerd.

After working one on one with clients for nearly three years in private wealth management, Jeff launched DollarSprout with his business partner and long time friend, Ben Huber.

A few entrepreneurial stumbles and lots of lessons learned along the way, he and Ben have created one of the fastest growing personal finance blogs on the internet.

Jeff has been quoted as a personal finance expert in several online publications, including:

To date, DollarSprout has helped over a million readers get a better handle on their finances. All of the content on DollarSprout is crafted with the intent to help readers worry less about money and make smarter financial choices — an important mission to Ben and Jeff.

Outside of work, Jeff is an avid golfer (read: avid, not good), and he enjoys spending time with his girlfriend, Paige, and his dog, Annie.

To learn more, connect with Jeff on LinkedIn.

32 Legit Ways to Get Free Money with Little to No Effort

Free money. It’s something that no sane person would turn down. But is there really such a thing as money that you don’t have to work for? If you have to earn your “free money” by completing a simple task or signing up for an app, is it really free? While that depends on your…

Jeff Proctor 16 Jul

20 Best Passive Income Ideas to Make Extra Money (2024)

They say that the average millionaire has seven different streams of income. But most millionaires don’t have seven different jobs. In many cases, they’ve leveraged the power of passive income to accelerate their wealth building. And even though it sounds great to kick your feet up on a beach somewhere and watch the money roll…

Jeff Proctor 12 May

Blog Income Report: How We Made $347K in 2 Months

At the time of this writing, Ben and I are on Day 1,475 of blogging. We filed our LLC on February 15, 2015. We didn’t even know at the time that “blogging” was eventually what our online business would turn into. A lot can happen in 1,475 days. In this blog income report — which…

Jeff Proctor 03 Mar

10 Best States for Starting a Small Business in the U.S.

Just like real estate, location matters when it comes to starting a new business. Amazon just made dozens of cities jump through hoops to prove they were the right fit for their HQ2. They were very deliberate in why they chose the cities they chose.[1] Amazon knows that, when it comes to business (with the…

Jeff Proctor 07 Feb

How We Made $104,097 Blogging This Month (December 2018)

Even though we just had our best month ever, I almost feel just as lost as I did on Day 1 of blogging. There are so many things to learn, and so many new challenges as you try to hit the next level of scaling. I guess that’s one of the things I really like…

Jeff Proctor 01 Jan

52-Week Money Challenge: How to Save $5,000 This Year

Imagine having $5,000 sitting in your bank account by this time next year. Wouldn’t it be nice to have that to protect you against life’s unexpected events? Think about how much better you’d sleep knowing that you don’t have to go into debt if your car breaks down or you have to go to the…

Jeff Proctor 28 Dec

16 Online Jobs for Teens: Best Gigs for High School Students

Being a teenager can be expensive. As you get older, most parents will want you to start pulling your weight more – not just with chores around the house, but financially. So now you need money. Movie tickets, clothes, tech, and all the other stuff you want aren’t going to pay for themselves. It’s time…

Jeff Proctor 12 Dec

How We Made $61,915 Blogging This Month (October 2018)

For the first time ever, I’m going to attempt to write an income report from start to finish in just one sitting. It’s also the first time I’ve written in a while, so bear with me if this ends up all over the place. Since launching DollarSprout back in October 2017, we’ve been fortunate enough…

Jeff Proctor 02 Nov

How to Donate Plasma for Money (Up to $100 per Visit)

Right before I graduated from college, I realized that soon, I’d be completely responsible for paying my own expenses. I had an unpaid internship booked for the summer after graduation, and my parents made it clear I’d have to pay the rent myself. Immediately I started thinking about ways to make more money. I was…

Jeff Proctor 26 Oct

Dosh Review 2024: Pros, Cons, and How It Works

The Dosh App has received a lot of buzz since its official launch in late 2017. Many who have written Dosh app reviews say it’s the cash-back app to beat. In a world where Rakuten and Swagbucks have typically dominated, Dosh has really come out of nowhere. Its “set it and forget it” approach, an…

Jeff Proctor 05 Aug