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When you search for ways to make money online, one of the most common recommendations you see is to make money with freelance writing. Freelance writing is actually how I make most of my income. In fact, it’s what let me quit my day job back in 2020. I now travel the world, making money … Read more
As you know, I’m an advocate of using our smartphones to generate passive income. We carry our phones around everywhere we go, and oftentimes, we even have extra smartphones collecting dust in some forgotten box or drawer. My phone farming guide was the first post I wrote on The Budget Diet. It highlighted how you … Read more
If you’ve ever researched ways to make money online, you might have come across the term dropshipping. I’ve always wondered if starting a dropshipping business was a viable way to generate income. So, after doing some research, I decided to open my own dropshipping store. Within 48 hours, I had setup my store, added about … Read more
When it comes to passive income guides, one of the most commonly recommend idea for generating additional income is to use POD websites. POD stands for print on demand. So, what are POD websites and how can they be used to generate passive income? In a nutshell, a POD website is a service that handles manufacturing and … Read more
It goes without saying that college can be a tough financial time for a lot of students. Tuition, textbooks, the cost of living, and maintaining a semblance of a social life is expensive. It isn’t surprising that a tonne of college students go into debt, live paycheck to paycheck, or constantly stress over money. Now, … Read more
Edit: I no longer recommend purchasing smartphones or investing your money into starting a farm. If you have old phones laying around or can get old phones for free, this side hustle can maybe work, but earnings and apps have been on a downward trend for a while now. I still encourage you to read … Read more
Tax season is here again. This time of year can be anxious for most people. Tax preparation is a complex science of inputting personal information like income, dependents, and expenses. There are loopholes and tax breaks like the child tax credit that can be used to lower your taxes or even get a refund. But … Read more
Could you balance 6 dice on a popsicle stick held in your mouth for 1 minute? How about removing all the tissues from a tissue box with only 1 hand? Have you ever played any ‘Minute to Win It Games,’ from the NBC game show? If not, you’re missing out on some ridiculous fun that you can play … Read more
Writing is an incredibly lucrative freelancing field. And even with the rise of AI, plenty of brands and publications are willing to pay talented writers to produce content. However, one downside of this side hustle is that you often get paid monthly. If you need fast cash, this just won’t do. And that’s why this … Read more
Taxes have always been complicated. With the advent of so many side jobs, freelancing opportunities, and other extra income available, taxes have gotten even more confusing. I know I’ve wondered many times what is taxable and what is not. In the interest of saving you the headache I ended up with, here’s a quick list … Read more