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Today there are a lot of different ways to make money along side your regular job, or in your spare time.
The idea of the side hustle/side project/side gig has really taken off. The Gig economy makes it such that a spare room or a spare pair of wheels you have in your garage could be making you money. Or else there’s the good old fashioned garage sale.
This section of The Budget Diet is all about the side job – how to get started, different ideas to try, and some information about how to make extra money doing the things you’re already doing like earning rewards back for shopping or browsing online!
If you’re a working or aspiring actor, then you know how unstable it can be as a career when you’re just starting out. Gigs are often few and far between, and a huge portion of your time is spent applying for roles and attending auditions and callbacks. So, how do you make sure you’ve got … Read more
Maybe you’re trying to figure out how to make $40 a day to hit a long-term financial goal, or to cover a monthly expense like your rent. Or, maybe you need $40 now and are looking for some of the best methods to make $40 fast so you can cover a quick purchase. Whatever the … Read more
The gig economy is awesome because it’s flexible, so you can make extra cash on your own schedule to reach your financial goals. Delivering food for DoorDash is the perfect example: as a Dasher, you can go online and start completing deliveries in your city to boost your income. But, can you make a living … Read more
If you currently drive for Instacart, you probably know by now that you’re on the hook for all your expenses. It’s possible to make money with Instacart every week, but, of course, you’re an independent contractor. This means that Instacart doesn’t pay for gas, vehicle repairs, or your car insurance payments. But, does Instacart track … Read more
So, you’re currently working as an Instacart Shopper but aren’t getting any batches. This is the frustrating nature of many gig apps…sometimes, there just isn’t enough work to go around and your hourly pay can suffer. But, if you’re wondering why you don’t have batches, you aren’t powerless. In fact, there are some common reasons … Read more
If you just started working as an Instacart Shopper or are thinking about signing up for the platform, congrats! Instacart is one of the highest-paying delivery side hustles there is, and if you’re in a good market, it’s possibly to earn $15 to $25+ per hour as a shopper. But, when you’re a new Instacart … Read more
If you’re currently driving for DoorDash or are thinking of becoming a DoorDash driver, you probably know the general rules you have to follow to remain an active Dasher. But, Dasher deactivation can still happen. And, if you lose this gig economy job, it might put you behind on your finances for quite a while. … Read more
If you’re currently delivering for DoorDash or are thinking about starting, you might have also heard of DoorDash Fast Pay. With DoorDash Fast Pay, you can get your hard-earned money from dashing into your bank account faster than normal. But, how does Fast Pay work on DoorDash, and what are the requirements to unlock it? … Read more
There’s no denying that staying in shape is good for your health. But, thanks to popular apps that pay you to workout like HealthyWage and DietBet, you can actually make extra cash while you work towards a healthier lifestyle. This new genre of money-making apps lets you bet on yourself to get in shape. If … Read more
If you’re currently delivering for DoorDash or are thinking about starting, you might have heard from other couriers that DoorDash hotspots are super important. And, if you open your Dasher app, you might see little flame icons on your screen, indicating the presence of a DoorDash hotspot. But, what are DoorDash hotspots? And, does it … Read more