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4 Great Side Hustles For Extra Cash

December 17, 2018 2 Comments

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Working a full-time job provides a steady paycheck, but what do you do when that paycheck is lacking? In today’s gig economy, it’s easier than ever to find a side hustle that works for you.

4 Great Side Hustles For Extra Cash

The best part-time ventures can be managed in your free time while providing the added income you need to pay the bills or save up for something special. If you have spare time and some resources like your own vehicle or residential property you can use them to make money. You can even rent your spare rooms, parking space, etc. 

Here are some most common ways to earn extra cash.

Drive Around Town

Do you have a car and some time to spare? Sign up for a service like Lyft, Uber, or Via to provide ride share services in your town. You might be surprised at just how easy this side gig can be. After all, the app takes care of most of the work when it comes to finding customers, directing you to and from each destination, and collecting payments.

Since you get to set your own hours, you can work as much or as little as you like. Be a Uber or Lyft driver and use your spare time. 

For example, even those who don’t have a lot of spare time can earn a little extra dough by using the “Destination” mode or filter in these apps to pick up customers headed toward the same area when you’re on your way to and from work, errands, or other activities.

Alternatively, you can decide to work only on weekend nights (which are usually quite busy) or for an hour or two after your full-time job on weekdays. Creating your own schedule makes it easier to earn what you need.

List a Room

If you have an extra room in your home, one of the best ways to earn some extra money is to rent it out. You can find a roommate in order to bring in a consistent amount of extra income each month.

However, if you don’t want to share your space with someone on a daily basis, consider using a site like Airbnb. This website allows you to easily list your extra room so that you can occasionally host a guest and get a little bonus cash while you’re at it.

Another way to use services like Airbnb is to list your entire apartment or home. This can be a great way to earn money while you’re away for a holiday or vacation.

It can also be a good option if you have friends or family members who won’t mind hosting you every so often while someone rents out your home.

Become an Independent Business Operator

Have you ever considered direct sales as a way to make some extra money? You might assume the startup costs are too high or wonder “Is Amway a pyramid scheme?” when thinking about this side hustle.

You’ll be pleasantly surprised to learn that not only is Amway a legitimate multi-level marketing program, but the costs to sign up are actually quite reasonable as well. Even better, it’s one of the most profitable companies of its kind, giving you a greater chance of success in the long run.

Amway allows you to work when and where you want. There are no sales quotas and Amway’s independent business operators have access to the support of mentors along with thousands of free training resources.

You can sell all kinds of high-quality nutrition, beauty, and home products to earn extra income while building your professional and personal skills. There are more than three million people worldwide who are profiting from Amway sales, bonuses, and cash incentives, making Amway a unique side hustle with proven success.

Sell Your Stuff

Make some money off of the things you’re ready to get rid of by selling them on eBay or Craigslist. Sites like these make it incredibly easy to find buyers for the things you no longer need or want.

Selling things like furniture, household appliances, and collectibles can become a fairly reliable source of extra income. You can also look into sites that are geared toward specific types of products. For example, Poshmark is a popular site for selling clothing online.

One of these side hustles could be the key to increasing your income in the coming months. Try one or more of the ideas listed here to enjoy extra cash for you and your family.

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Comments

  1. Flora | Privatefinancecare says

    December 18, 2018 at 7:43 AM

    Hi there,
    I’m happy to read this blog post and come to know more about that.
    It was wondering if I could use this write-up on my other website, I will link it back to your website though. Great Thanks.

    Reply
  2. Chris @ MoneyCortex says

    December 27, 2018 at 2:25 PM

    I did the “sell your stuff” a while back and now I have got no more junk left to sell. Which feels nice. But it’s also annoying as no more extra cash from that method!

    Reply

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