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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!
Making money selling artwork can be difficult, especially if you sell online. Between making your artwork, packaging, shipping, and finding buyers in the first place, it’s definitely a tough way to make money online. Unsurprisingly, this difficulty is why many artists and designers rely on print on demand (POD) marketplaces to sell their artwork. And, … Read more
DoorDash is one of the most popular delivery jobs around, and the platform is currently available in over 5,000 cities across North America. And, you’re probably thinking about delivering for DoorDash if you’re searching for the question: does DoorDash pay for gas? This is an incredibly important consideration: after all, you want to know all of the … Read more
So you’re looking to start a side hustle, and you’ve heard that people are making money selling stickers on Etsy and you want in on the action. That’s great! But, how do you get started? The fact is, despite the seeming simplicity, there’s a variety of sticker types you can sell, ranging from organizational stickers … Read more
If you want to make extra cash each week, becoming an Instacart Shopper is a very effective option. As an Instacart Shopper, you can make money on your own schedule by delivering groceries to people in your city. Plus, Instacart is available in over 5,000 cities across North America, so it’s an incredibly accessible side … Read more
DoorDash is one of the most popular food delivery gigs around, and is available in over 5,000 cities across North America It’s also an excellent side hustle idea that definitely lets you earn more than a lot of other ways to make money, like answering paid surveys. But, one of the most common questions I … Read more
If you’re currently delivering for Uber Eats or are thinking about taking on this side hustle, you’re probably wondering how to make the most money. This is the case with any gig economy job. After all, you want to make sure you’re making as much money as possible every single shift. So today, I’m covering … Read more
Selling products online with print on demand, known as POD, is incredibly common. And, if you’ve ever researched this business model, you’re probably familiar with the company Teespring, a longstanding favorite in the POD space since it began in 2011. Now, print on demand selling is awesome. It lets you focus on your designs and … Read more
If you’ve looked into gig economy apps before, you’ve probably seen some common recommendations, like delivering for DoorDash or driving for rideshare apps. These driving gigs are popular for a reason: they provide realtively stable work, a solid hourly wage, and are extremely accessible. But, if you don’t want to work for food delivery apps … Read more
With millions of downloads, Sweatcoin is a massively popular fitness app for Android and iOS. However, it also has a ton of negative reviews because it’s nearly impossible to cash out real money with this app. That’s why today, I’m covering some of the best Sweatcoin alternatives you can use to earn real money and … Read more
As a side hustle idea, delivering groceries with Instacart is definitely one of the higher-paying side gig jobs you can try. However, Instacart has been removing scheduling from the Instacart shopper app, making it more competitive between shoppers to secure batches. So, if you’re struggling to make enough money with Instacart, it’s a good idea … Read more