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Today there are a lot of different ways to make money along side your regular job, or in your spare time.
The idea of the side hustle/side project/side gig has really taken off. The Gig economy makes it such that a spare room or a spare pair of wheels you have in your garage could be making you money. Or else there’s the good old fashioned garage sale.
This section of The Budget Diet is all about the side job – how to get started, different ideas to try, and some information about how to make extra money doing the things you’re already doing like earning rewards back for shopping or browsing online!
I’ve been writing about and using gig apps like DoorDash for years. And I honestly think it’s a great, flexible side hustle for a lot of people. But in some markets, there’s a DoorDash waiting list. Plus, it’s always wise to try multiple gig apps so you can see what pays the most in your … Read more
Sharetown Reps can make money on their own schedule by flipping mattresses, furniture, treadmills, and other large home goods in their spare time. And it’s an excellent, legit side hustle if you have a truck, cargo van, or larger vehicle that can haul. Plus, you can keep a flexible schedule and earn hundreds of dollars … Read more
If you’re looking for free money, the great news is that there are plenty of companies and apps that are willing to pay you to try them out. However, one massive downside of a lot of sign up bonus apps is that they require significant direct deposits to get paid. So, if you’re short on … Read more
Mistplay is one of the most popular Android gaming reward apps that lets you earn cash and gift cards for playing new games. I tested out the app for about 8 hours, during which time I played 3 different games and earned $5 in rewards that I redeemed for an Amazon gift card. Overall, it’s a … Read more
So, you’re wondering how to make 300 dollars a day but don’t know where to start? Well, the great news is that there’s plenty of options to get started. Online jobs, freelancing, reward apps, the gig economy, and tons of side hustles have this type of potential. And I’ve tested plenty of these ideas over … Read more
So, you’re wondering how to make $5,000 dollars a month and want some ideas to get started. Well, earning 5K a month equals $60,000 in a year! This is a pretty serious amount of income. But it’s possible to earn through a combination of legit side hustles, business ideas, and career moves. Many of these … Read more
Sometimes, life throws sudden emergencies at you that require a cushion of cash to fix. It could be your car breaking down, losing a job, or your water heater going bust. And in these cases, figuring out how to make $5,000 fast or another larger sum of money can be a lifesaver. I’ve been testing … Read more
Sometimes, life throws emergencies your way that you need to deal with. But, it’s not always easy to come up with a large sum of money out of thin air. But that’s why I’m covering how to make $3,000 fast to help you if you’re in a financial pinch. From using clever online side hustles … Read more
It doesn’t matter if you’re in a financial pinch or just want to increase your savings rate: it’s never a bad thing to make money fast. And if you need to cover an emergency, it pays to make quite a bit of cash. That’s why I’m covering how to make $2,000 fast so you can … Read more
There are plenty of side hustles and methods you can use to make $20 dollars fast. From using various gig apps to making money online, the opportunities are practically endless. I’ve personally been using these sorts of money-making methods since my time in college. And when money is tight, I know that even a bit of … Read more