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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!
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
Have you looked into work from home options and come away confused and skeptical? I was too when I first started out. In this ultimate guide to being a work from home mom, I’ll walk you through the advantages and disadvantages, the different types of work from home jobs available, and more.By the time you … Read more
Garage sales are my favorite way to get rid of things we no longer need. However, there are many ways holding a garage sale can go wrong. How can you have the best sale possible? Is there a formula for this? Well, there is now! I present to you the Ultimate Guide to Holding a … Read more
Did an unexpected bill appear in the mail? Or did a friend invite you to a must-see event? No need to worry if you need quick cash, as there are many ways to earn online. My favorite money-making opportunity is selling stuff around the house. It’s fast, easy, and much faster than other methods. Here are ten … Read more
Are you looking for a home-based job that will let you earn real money? Consider working from home as a bookkeeper. Businesses need someone to reconcile their bank statements, pay bills to vendors, and create reports on the health of the company. Thanks to the Internet, that someone doesn’t need to report to an actual office. You can … Read more
If you’ve been toying with the idea of freelancing, you’re not alone. Since the Great Recession, an increasing number of workers have been reluctant to dive headlong back into the corporate world. Freelancing is not by any means a new concept, but emerging technologies are putting a fresh spin on it. The most prominent of … Read more
The idea of working from home and being your own boss has gained a lot of traction since the great recession of 2007. Increasingly, people are simply fed up with the corporate world, and are looking for ways to make their own money, outside of traditional venues. This has led to the creation of a … Read more
If you’re currently out of work, a student looking for some part time work, recently had a baby, or are simply looking for an alternative way to help you supplement your monthly income then there are plenty of simple ways in order to make money online. With just a PC or even a smartphone and … Read more