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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!
The gig economy is ripe with opportunities to earn quick cash. However, a lot of the top gig jobs out there require background checks to sign up. If you have incidents on your driving record or have been a felon, this means these gig opportunities might be out of reach. However, you’re not completely out … Read more
With the high cost of living more people have side hustles than ever before. In fact, over 50% of people have some kind of side gig to make additional income. Oftentimes, starting a new side hustle involves using some kind of equipment or tool to make money. And that’s what this post is all about. … Read more
Maybe your monthly rent payment is approaching. Or, maybe you’re trying to make some quick cash to cover an unexpected bill or a trip you’re taking. Whatever the case, we’re all been there; sometimes you need to hustle for a couple of days to make ends meet. I’ve been there plenty of times during college as well. … Read more
Did you know that the average family spends about $1,000 every year for Christmas, and that 96% of Americans buy gifts for their families? This is a lot of money. And it’s easy to feel pressured to spend money on gifts or festivities around the holiday season. However, you don’t have to throw your budget out the … Read more
When I was in college, I was always trying out new side hustle ideas to try and boost my weekly income. This was largely to cover things like tuition and rent and to also have more disposable income. Between a part-time gig, online hustles, and working at an advertising agency, I was able to get … Read more
Can you really make money by handing out flyers? Well, a company called Oppizi is making this possible. This new gig app pays people to deliver flyers for companies like Amazon and DoorDash. And it says it pays over $20 per hour and even gives bonuses to its “Brand Ambassadors.” But how does Oppizi work, … Read more
Amazon is one of the largest companies in the entire world, and it’s the go-to shopping option for millions of people. But, did you know it’s also possible to make money with this ecommerce giant as an Amazon product tester? Becoming an Amazon product tester is a popular and rewarding gig if you know how … Read more
Imagine opening your mailbox and finding dozens of packages that had been sent to you, completely for free, letting you try out new products in exchange for your opinion? This might sound like a dream come true. But believe it or not, there are plenty of companies and brands that give free products for review to … Read more
When most people think about creating passive income, they probably think of things like investing in stocks, or putting their money in a savings account. But what if you could own a business that creates passive income for you? Well, with the right model and strategy, it’s possible. In fact, there are numerous businesses that … Read more
Day-to-day life can be quite hectic, especially when you add in responsibilities like a day job. However, this doesn’t mean it’s impossible to earn passive income or to create a low-maintenance business to diversify your income. In fact, there are numerous business models and hustles that can largely be run on autopilot. Check out these … Read more