Go to the "Development log", click "view all posts", press ctrl+f, type in "cheat" and search the page.
The full cheat list can be found in one of the earlier dev logs. You'll have to dig a little to find them.
Every time you win a fight you rob someone. Every time you lose a fight you get robbed. Simple as.
Watch your stamina and utilize the "escape" option during fight to avoid losing money. The early game is pretty brutal.