6 Ways to Find a Side Hustle
Let’s face it, we’d all like to have a little extra in our bank accounts, pockets, stashed under the floorboards…ect. According to a study led by the American Psychological Association (APA), 72% of the Americans surveyed reported feeling stressed about money at least some of the time over the past month.
Answer honestly: would you have fallen in with the stressed out 72%, or the 28% who are Scrooge McDuck diving into a pile of gold coins as we speak?
Whether facing a tough financial hardship or saving for that swanky vacation to the Maldives, managing bills and other adulting expenses can leave you in the red (or at the very least, seeing it).
The great news is that there are many ways to supplement your income other than setting up a lemonade stand in your neighborhood. Find a side hustle that not only brings in the loot, but optimizes your skills, schedule, and resources in the best ways imaginable.
Here is a list to get you started on your journey to earning (and saving) more money.
1. List Your Space
Though many may consider it unorthodox, renting out a room or even your entire house is not entirely uncommon these days. Companies like Airbnb, Home Away, and VBRO allow homeowners to rent their spaces through a secure website. This may be a good option for you if you travel often (and tend to be away from your house), or if you have spare rooms that are going unused. Some users even rent out their backyards to those who are looking for a place to camp out. Just make sure you remember to close your blinds…
Answer honestly: would you have fallen in with the stressed out 72%, or the 28% who are Scrooge McDuck diving into a pile of gold coins as we speak?
Whether facing a tough financial hardship or saving for that swanky vacation to the Maldives, managing bills and other adulting expenses can leave you in the red (or at the very least, seeing it).
The great news is that there are many ways to supplement your income other than setting up a lemonade stand in your neighborhood. Find a side hustle that not only brings in the loot, but optimizes your skills, schedule, and resources in the best ways imaginable.
Here is a list to get you started on your journey to earning (and saving) more money.
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1. List Your Space
Though many may consider it unorthodox, renting out a room or even your entire house is not entirely uncommon these days. Companies like Airbnb, Home Away, and VBRO allow homeowners to rent their spaces through a secure website. This may be a good option for you if you travel often (and tend to be away from your house), or if you have spare rooms that are going unused. Some users even rent out their backyards to those who are looking for a place to camp out. Just make sure you remember to close your blinds…
2. Sell Your Skills
Do you have a great skill that is in high demand that can easily be done in the comfort of your home? If so, you’re in luck! Many companies are open to hiring remote part-time freelancers or consultants. For example, do you have a way with words? Consider looking for opportunities to work remotely as an editor or proofreader. Might you have a penchant for punching the numbers? A small, web-based business may be looking for a bookkeeper with a flexible schedule!
Do you have a great skill that is in high demand that can easily be done in the comfort of your home? If so, you’re in luck! Many companies are open to hiring remote part-time freelancers or consultants. For example, do you have a way with words? Consider looking for opportunities to work remotely as an editor or proofreader. Might you have a penchant for punching the numbers? A small, web-based business may be looking for a bookkeeper with a flexible schedule!
Those who are in the digital media or tech fields could also have a multitude of remote gigs to explore. Check out websites like GetACoder or Authentic Jobs for short-term opportunities that will not only pack your pockets but serve as great resume builders in the long run.
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