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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
If you want to start an online business to earn passive income, print on demand, or POD, is one of the most popular business models. With print on demand, you don’t have to worry about creating and shipping products yourself. This lets you focus on creating unique designs and effectively marketing your stores. However, choosing the right POD … Read more
Video games have that type of power. And they’re an amazing, fun way to connect with people from around the world. But, what if playing video games wasn’t just a fun hobby? What if it was possible to actually make money online with gaming? Well, thankfully, it’s actually possible to make money playing video games … Read more
Did you know that after Q1 of 2019, there were over 350 million domain names registered in the world, and that domain registration rates have grown by 5.4% year over year? The internet is an incredible place, and every day, thousands of domain names are bought and sold at auction in the world of cyber … Read more
Let’s face it: college life can be hard. Between the high cost of tuition, living expenses, textbooks, and the desire to still have a social life, having any breathing room in the budget can be incredibly difficult. This was the position I was in for years. But the great news is that there are plenty … Read more