Earn, Save & Live Smart
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 looking for additional income, renting out your property can be a sound investment strategy. You may have an additional dwelling that’s not being used, so why not make money off it from renters? In terms of renting, there are two viable options. Either you can go the traditional route and rent to tenants … Read more
Craigslist was created in 1995 to serve various communities across the world as classified ads. Instead of searching through various newspapers, you could post ads online and have them viewed by thousands or even millions of people. Many people have used Craigslist to sell things they no longer need, ranging from electronics to household items … Read more
Many people live busy lives. Between working full time, going to gym and taking care of children, they don’t have time for cleaning, laundry and other household chores. While many hire private house cleaners, many look for help on sites such as TaskRabbit and Handy. These sites allow users to book experienced professionals to help them with mundane … Read more
When you need work completed around the house, be it remodeling or cleaning, you can now rely on task directory sites. They give you access to thousands of professionals, who all offer different skills and rates that you can select from. TaskRabbit is a leader in this industry, but it’s not the only online task … Read more
Finding quality help these days can be hard. You’re often required to scan through pages and pages of local directories, while spending time analyzing who would be a good fit. Then when the professional doesn’t live up to your expectations, all of this hard work goes out the window. You don’t have to worry about this as … Read more
The transportation industry has changed so much in the past few years. Instead of conventional taxis, now users are starting to use freelance transportation services. The benefits of working for one of these companies are seemingly limitless, from creating your own work schedule to meeting new clients on a daily basis. But what happens if … Read more
Trying to determine which robo advisors are best can be a challenge. When comparing Wealthfront vs Betterment, you will have different pros and cons then when you compare Wealthfront vs Vanguard. Assessing the impacts of short-term capital gains, long-term capital gains, tax-advantaged accounts, tax-efficient investing, management fees, and retirement accounts all come up with different … Read more
Many people are attracted to the thought of working from home. They may seek out easy jobs such as taking surveys and performing other online tasks from their computer. There are hundreds of sites out there that allow you to earn money, gift cards and other rewards. MyPoints and Swagbucks are two sites that have … Read more
Clipping coupons is a thing of the past. While using coupons and a loyalty card are still prevalent in today’s shopping world, if you want to save money while shopping at your favorite grocery stores, you no longer have to buy the Sunday newspaper and wade through all the coupons. Nowadays, there are loyalty card … Read more
It’s true many of us would prefer not to take money from our retirement plans until after we retire, but we are sometimes left with no option. Fortunately, most qualified plans offer employees the ability to borrow from their retirement assets and repay that amount with interest to their retirement account. Borrowing from your 401(k) … Read more