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.
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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.
If you want to make extra money, working as an Amazon Flex driver might seem like a great idea. This side hustle involves delivering Amazon packages and to people in your city. You get to schedule yourself for deliveries and can earn anywhere from $18 to $25 per scheduled hour. But, Amazon Flex is just … Read more
If you’re anything like me, you love a good book. There’s something incredibly satisfying about grabbing a great read and dissolving into your sofa for a lazy Sunday afternoon without a care in the world. However, while reading might be a leisurely activity, this hobby can also be turned into a side hustle if you … Read more
Pinecone Research is a legit market research platform that pays you to answer surveys. It also has occasional product testing gigs and is one of the highest-paying survey platforms out there. But how much does Pinecone Research pay? And is it safe and worth signing up for? In this Pinecone Research review, I’m going to share … Read more
Crowdtap is a legit and popular U.S. survey platform that lets you answer questions for free gift cards. And with over 2 million members, it’s one of the leading companies in the space. But is Crowdtap safe and worth using? And how much does it really pay its members? I checked out Crowdtap to find … Read more
Wag Walking is a popular gig economy app that helps dog walkers and sitters find clients in their city. And it’s a flexible side hustle that’s ideal if you love pets and live in a larger city. But how much does Wag pay? And is Wag worth it for side hustlers? Our Wag review is … Read more
Do you want to make money in your spare time without having to spend money? If the answer is yes, then these money making apps without investment are up your alley. I’ve been testing out ways to make money with phones for years at this point. And in this post, I’m sharing 12 of my … Read more
We all have financial emergencies at some point in life. Whether it’s an unexpected repair, an unplanned bill, or your expenses have simply crept up; life sometimes throws us a curve ball. And if you need $100 now for free, there are plenty of side hustle ideas and methods to get money quickly if you’re in … Read more
Sometimes, we all get into financial pinches where some quick cash could really help. So if you’re wondering how to make 50 dollars fast, this is absolutely the post for you. I’m covering some online and in-person side hustle ideas you can use to get $50 fast. I’ve personally used many of the methods I’m … Read more
These days, there are so many gig apps you can use to make extra money on the side. And many of the highest-paying options involve using package delivery gig apps. These types of peer-to-peer delivery gigs pay way more than regular food delivery jobs. If you want to make money delivering packages, these are some of the … Read more
If you want to make extra cash these days, it’s never been easier to start a new side hustle these days. I’ve been testing out different ways to make money on the side for years. In fact, since my college days, I’ve probably tried 50 to 100+ different money-making ideas to try and find the … Read more