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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!
RentAFriend is a unique side gig that lets you make money by renting out your friendship to people in your city. And for members, it helps people make new connections and find platonic friends to do activities with. But is RentAFriend legit and safe for Friends? And how much does this side hustle even pay? … Read more
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
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
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
Thanks to technology, there are so many apps for odd jobs you can use to start a new side hustle and make extra cash on your own schedule. And, one of the best parts of odd job websites and apps is that it’s usually easy to sign up, you don’t need to interview anywhere, and … Read more
Unemployed but need to make money now? Fortunately, there are ways to make money without a job to get the cash you need. From online side hustles to the gig economy, there are plenty of ways to make money without working. At The Budget Diet, we’ve tested hundreds of side hustle ideas over the years. And … Read more