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When it comes to making money online, I’ve always been a fan of writing. I’ve written content throughout college to help pay for school, and I’ve covered freelance writing or writing websites that pay before on The Budget Diet. But today, I’m going to cover a different type of writing gig that is incredibly beginner … Read more
When it comes to making it through college, life can certainly be tough. Between paying for tuition, rent, groceries, and still keeping up with a social life, financial stress is incredibly common for students. In fact, 70% of college students are stressed about their finances. I’m a recent college graduate, but I remember a lot … Read more
Did you know that 86% of consumers read local reviews when searching for products/services in their area, and reviews can be almost as powerful as personal recommendations. So, it’s no surprise that many brands and companies are willing to pay you to share your opinion about them. And that’s why you can actually get paid … Read more
If there’s one thing that has been abundently clear recently it’s this: podcasts are definitely a hot topic. The continued growth of platforms like Spotify and Apple Music have made the consumption of audio immensely accessible, and Podcasts are more popular than ever before. I’ve always been interested in learning more about how to start … Read more
One of the pillars of The Budget Diet is finding fun ways to make money. My entire blog started out because I learned about phone farming, and I’ve dabbled with a bunch of other creative ways to make money like opening a POD Etsy shop or other online side hustles in general. Now, your regular … Read more
The percentage of budget that companies allocated to quality assurance and testing work out of total IT spend increased from 18% in 2012 to 40% in 2019, according to Statista. This change is absolutely incredible, and it also signals one very important thing: quality assurance skills are a hot commodity right now and this probably won’t … Read more
At the end of every year, I like to conduct a financial review for the past 12 months to see how my spending habits, side hustles, and general net worth have developed. I believe it is important to take a granular look at personal finance matters alongside more general month-to-month tracking for 2 reasons: You … Read more
So, you want to gain some freedom and stop working that office job of yours. This was the exact position I was in back in 2020. I was working a 9-to-5 job I hated, and I was stuck in my old college town with no flexibility. But since then, a lot has changed. I’ve now been living … Read more
Out of all the Android gaming apps out there, Cash Giraffe is one of my favorites. It offers a wide variety of games plus plenty of rewards and quick payouts. However, it’s always nice to mix in other gaming apps so you earn more. Plus, some alternatives are also available for iPhone devices or in … Read more
I think it is safe to say that at one point or another, we have all been responsible for teaching someone else a skill. Maybe you instructed a younger sibling, friend, or coworker on how to (or how not to do) a particular task. Or, maybe you have just given someone a nudge in the … Read more