Earn, Save & Live Smart
Being financially fit starts with making and saving money.
Whether it be through a career, a side job, or earning money doing the things you are already doing like earning rewards for shopping or earning a few bucks for taking a survey, making sure money is coming in the door is the right place to start.
Here on The Budget Diet we have full categories and resources for:
Passive Rewards & Income (Doing the Things you are Already Doing)
Listed below are all our articles on making money, or select the category you are interested in above for more specific articles.
A few days ago, I saw an advertisement for a mobile claw game called Clawee. This arcade-style claw game looked different than most reward apps. After all, you actually get to play a real claw game with your phone to win various prizes! But is Clawee legit? And can you actually make money or win … Read more
Social Rebel claims you get a $50 sign up bonus and can earn hundreds of dollars with just a little bit of work. Compared to many other reward websites, it looks like it pays significantly more for your time. But is Social Rebel legit and actually worth using? I tested out Social Rebel to find … Read more
I talk about the gig economy a lot on The Budget Diet. This is for good reason. After all, I think gig apps like Uber Eats are an awesome and flexible way to make extra money on the side. So if you want to boost your income, it’s a great app to deliver for. But sometimes, the … Read more
As the leading food delivery app in North America, DoorDash is an incredibly popular side hustle. It’s also flexible, so you can Dash to make extra cash whenever you want. However, new and experienced DoorDash drivers alike often wonder if you can make a living Dashing or make a certain amount per week. So in this post, … Read more
When it comes to making money in the gig economy, two of the most popular choices are Shipt and DoorDash. Both delivery gigs are excellent ways to make extra money on your own schedule. And you don’t need any prior experience or a degree to apply. However, depending on your vehicle, city, and income goals, … Read more
Maybe you’re saving up for a new car and are wondering how to get $30,000 fast. Or, perhaps you need to pay off some credit card bills or debt and want to accomplish that goal as quickly as possible. Whatever your goal, $30,000 is a lot of money. It’s not the sort of cash you can just … Read more
As the most popular food delivery app in North America, it’s not surprising a lot of people talk about DoorDash. I mean, there’s well over 100,000 DoorDash drivers out there, making it one of the most popular gig apps for making money. And there are millions of monthly DoorDash customers who use the platform to get food … Read more
On July 7th, 2022, Instacart announced it’s launching a new rewards program called Cart Star. Cart Star is designed to reward consistent Instacart Shoppers with great customer service skills with various perks and discounts. This announcement is excellent news for Instacart Shoppers. It potentially means more gas savings, more orders, and ultimately more money left … Read more
Instacart is the leading grocery delivery service in North America, and it’s available in thousands of cities. As a side hustle, Instacart provides an effective way to make extra cash quickly. It’s also flexible, so you can deliver during the hours that work for you. And for customers, it’s one of the most comprehensive grocery … Read more
These days, starting a new side hustle has never been easier thanks to technology and the gig economy. In fact, the rise of the new “gig worker” has also seen the creation of the “side hustle stack.” This strategy involves stacking numerous side hustles together to significantly boost your income. And, when done correctly, you … Read more