Earn, Save & Live Smart
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!
Doing a little spring cleaning? Gathering piles of unwanted items? Did you know that according to HGTV the average family has over $2000 in unwanted stuff! Hmmm…that might be enough motivation to go clean out the garage and attic this weekend. What to do, what to do with all that unwanted stuff? You could have … Read more
While whipping your daily spending into shape is awesome for your bottom line, adding some extra income can give it a nice boost too. But figuring out how to do that is the hard part. Where do you start? What could you do that doesn’t require you to shell out a bunch of money to … Read more
A neighbor needs her dog walked and a few errands run, the lady around the corner needs someone to put together the bicycle she bought her little boy, a man nearby is looking for someone to help him carry a sofa down 3 flights of stairs, and the business down the street needs a helping … Read more
Let me warn you, this is one of those articles that sounds too good to be true. Let me also warn you that you won’t get rich by watching TV, but you might as well earn a little for something you’re already doing. Now that the warnings are out of the way, are you ready … Read more
When my sister’s office was adjacent to a mall, she was a mystery shopper…she’d do it during her lunch hour, and the extra income was her “fun” money. ~~~~~~~ In full disclosure, this post contains affiliate links to help support The Budget Diet girl! My advice will always be unbiased and free, but free won’t … Read more
Recycling really does pay…it’s both earth friendly and budget friendly! Check out the stores with recycling programs that pay you cash or give you discounts. Best Buy – Reusing is even better than recycling! The Best Buy Trade-In Program allows you to swap used (even broken) laptops, cell phones, cameras, computers, iPods and more for … Read more
Owning a vehicle can make life so much easier. You can go where you want, when you want. But when the car payment, insurance or registration is due, you may be gritting your teeth in frustration. Even used car costs can add up with maintenance and repairs. Here are five ways to offset the cost … Read more
Day trading can be extremely risky if not approached correctly. You risk losses that might extend further than your initial investment anytime you decide to trade on margin or short sell. When a person decides to learn how to trade financial markets, the initial realization of how much there is to learn can be quite … Read more