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If you’ve used Amazon Mechanical Turk (Amazon MTurk) before, you know it’s a flexible way to make money online. But, any regular MTurk user also knows it can be hard to get high-paying HITs and that it’s easy to burn out. Thankfully, there are so many Amazon MTurk alternatives you can use to keep making money. I’ve … Read more
DoorDash is the most popular food delivery app in North America by market share. Unsurprisingly, this also makes DoorDash a very popular gig app, and you can deliver for DoorDash on your own schedule to make extra cash. But if you want to maximize your income, there are a few DoorDash hacks that are useful … Read more
If you’ve driven for Amazon Flex before, then you know how competitive the market can be as a driver. After all, Amazon Flex is one of the most popular gig apps around, and drivers earn $18 to $25 per scheduled hour. But, to make money with Amazon Flex, you need to schedule Amazon Flex blocks … Read more
If you want to sell handmade goods, apparel, or merchandise to your audience, selling on Etsy is definitely a great idea. This marketplace reaches millions of active monthly buyers. And, with Etsy print on demand partners, you can outsource manufacturing and fulfillment so you can focus on creating new designs and marketing your Etsy store. … Read more
DoorDash is one of the most popular gig economy jobs out there, In fact, it’s the leading food delivery app in North America. But, like any gig app, part of making money with DoorDash means figuring out when and how you get paid. After all, the last thing you want from any side hustle is … Read more
If you’re familiar with gaming, then you’ve certainly heard of Steam, one of the largest video game distribution platforms out there. And while Steam is a great way to play your favorite solo or co-op games, did you know you can turn the platform into a new side hustle? That’s right: it’s possible to make … Read more
One of the newer get-paid-to websites that’s come out is GG2U. This site began in 2019, and it lets people from around the world make money by completing different micro tasks. But, is GG2U legit? And, how much can you make with this popular rewards website? I tested this website out to find out. And … Read more
So, Instacart deactivated your account and you’re wondering what to do. This is an unfortunate scenario that can impact many Instacart Shoppers and put a serious dent in your gig economy income. Because an Instacart deactivation can disable you from accepting orders and hurt your income, it’s critical to know what infractions lead to deactivation … Read more
At The Budget Diet, we talk about making extra money all the time. But, sometimes you need to make money fast. It doesn’t matter if it’s making $10 or making $1,000, sometimes you’re in a pinch and you need some cash. And, sometimes you want PayPal cash to make buying online goods or sending money to people … Read more
I’ve been writing about and using gig apps like DoorDash for years. And I honestly think it’s a great, flexible side hustle for a lot of people. But in some markets, there’s a DoorDash waiting list. Plus, it’s always wise to try multiple gig apps so you can see what pays the most in your … Read more