Earn, Save & Live Smart
Being financially fit starts with making and saving money.
Whether it be through a career, a side job, or earning money doing the things you are already doing like earning rewards for shopping or earning a few bucks for taking a survey, making sure money is coming in the door is the right place to start.
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Passive Rewards & Income (Doing the Things you are Already Doing)
Listed below are all our articles on making money, or select the category you are interested in above for more specific articles.
Uber Eats is one of the most accessible gig economy jobs, and is currently available in over 6,000 cities around the world. Now, as a side hustle, Uber Eats also has a lot of mixed feelings. Some drivers try Uber Eats and then switch to other driving apps that pay, like delivering for DoorDash. Alternatively, … Read more
In terms of gig economy apps you can use to make money, Uber Eats is definitely one of the most popular options around. After all, Uber Eats is available in over 6,000 cities and 40+ countries, so it’s incredibly accessible if you want to make extra cash in your spare time. Plus, Uber Eats lets … Read more
Instacart is one of the most popular grocery delivery platforms out there, operating in over 5,000 cities across the United States and Canada. And, in terms of gig economy jobs, Instacart also lets shoppers earn upwards of $25 per hour (or even more, if you get lucky) for delivering groceries to people in their city. … Read more
When it comes to making money with gig economy apps, people have wildly different levels of success. Delivering for DoorDash isn’t an exception. But why is it that some drivers earn under minimum wage and quit delivering after a few weeks, while other DoorDash drivers can clear $1,000 a week? Well, today I’m going to … Read more
Quora, one of the largest question-and-answer platforms in the world, was founded in 2009. Since then, Quora has turned into an incredibly valuable discussion board where members can ask and answer questions for pretty much any topic under the sun. Tom’s actually been answering questions on Quora since starting blogging at The Budget Diet, and … Read more
When you think about Twitch as a way to make money online, you probably picture popular gamers streaming on Twitch to thousands of viewers. In truth, this is the most popular way to make money on Twitch. Even semi-popular streamers with just a few hundred viewers can make money playing video games on Twitch through … Read more
Medium will always hold a special place in my heart. In 2020, I earned more than $1,000 from writing on Medium, most of which was passive income from republishing TOW content. Plus, I’ll never forget the feeling when I got an email from Medium saying I got a $100 bonus for my article on phone … Read more
We’ve covered ways to get paid to test websites before on The Budget Diet, and this is certainly one niche way to make money online. Some of the most popular websites in this space include platforms like PlaytestCloud and TestingTime. However, while you can make money with these sorts of sites, one of the main … Read more
If you’re thinking about making money with Instacart or are already working as an Instacart shopper, you’re already on the right track! Instacart is one of the most popular grocery delivery services out there. And, in terms of side hustle ideas, it’s also incredibly lucrative; skilled Instacart shoppers can regularly earn $15 to $25+ per … Read more
DoorDash is the most popular food delivery platform in North America. But how much you make with this gig depends on a lot of factors, including delivering efficiently. So, today I’m covering 20+ DoorDash driver tips and tricks you can use to make the most money on DoorDash. These tips come from my friend who … Read more