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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!
There are plenty of apps that pay you to drive, like Uber Eats and Shipt, or even ride sharing services such as Lyft. Everyone talks about how you can make money with your average car… but what about a pickup truck? As it turns out, there’s still plenty of opportunity. So if you want to know … Read more
There are numerous methods to make 10k fast when you’re in a pinch. From selling things you own to starting fast-paying side hustles, the are tons of opportunities to begin boosting your income. We’ve also been testing different hustles at for years. And this guide is covering some of the best online and in-person hustles … Read more
Do you wish that you could get paid to watch Netflix? Well, you might be able to turn your next bingeing session into some extra cash! A special job position known as a Netflix tagger is a work from home job that hires entertainment professionals to identify and categorize the different programming on Netflix. In … Read more
In-person and online focus groups are an incredible side hustle opportunity. And I’ve actually been making money for the last couple of years by taking part in different market research groups. Unlike survey sites, focus group opportunities often pay $50 to $100+ per hour. Plus, you get to take part in interesting research and studies … Read more
There are plenty of ways to make money in one hour if you’re short on time. Gig economy apps, online side hustles, freelancing, and cash odd jobs are just a few examples. The The Budget Diet team has personally tested dozens of side hustles and money-making ideas over the years. And this guide is covering 19 … Read more
When it comes to Walmart, most people probably think of this retail giant as a convenient, affordable way to shop. But did you know that Walmart also offers a new way to get paid to drive if you’re willing to hustle? That’s right: with Walmart Spark, you can make money by delivering orders and packages … Read more
One of the reasons this blog covers so many side hustle ideas is because of how powerful starting a side hustle is. It doesn’t matter if you want to get out of debt, boost your investment portfolio, or just save up for a purchase you’ve had your eyes on: learning to make extra money on … Read more
If you want to increase your monthly income, it always pays to set a specific goal. This is because goals hold us accountable. And, they give us something exciting to work towards, and completing them can feel immensely rewarding. Making $2,000 a month is a perfect example. This is an extra $24,000 a year in … Read more
There are tons of ways to make extra money out there if you need to increase your income when you’re in a pinch. But, one downside of many side hustle ideas is that you have to wait weeks or even months for money to actually hit your bank account. If you need money fast, this … Read more
Rover is one of the most popular pet sitting and dog walking apps out there. And it’s an effective way to make money by taking care of people’s pets while enjoying a flexible schedule. But is Rover worth it? And how much does Rover pay you to take care or walk dogs for other people? … Read more