re: Skyrim advice

I've been playing for a couple months now, taking my time exploring and just enjoying the overall scenery and scope of the Skyrim continent.

The easiest way to make money is to build up your alchemy skill by collecting as many ingredients as you can across the continent and experiment with them by tasting them and combining them at an alchemy station. Once you've tasted and experimented enough, you'll unlock most of the attributes for most ingredients and as your skill improves you will make stronger and more valuable (expensive) potions you can use or sell.

Also, I recommend leveling your smithing ability as often as you can to improve weapons and armor with better materials (glass, ebony etc.)