Cryptocurrency will eventually become mainstream; it will be something that most people own. Cryptocurrency is still in its infancy: It is marked by extreme volatility, its regulatory environment continues to evolve, and it hasn’t made significant inroads as an alternate form of payment. Whether investors aren’t ready for crypto or crypto isn’t ready for them, crypto has a ways to go before it is widely used as an alternative to fiat money. Some investors are not interested in crypto’s use as an alternative to traditional forms of payment. They see cryptocurrency as an investment: as an asset ..read more

Odds say that if you’ve ever worked a menial job for low pay, you’ve looked for ways to boost your income by working side hustles. These are gigs that you can do in your free time outside of your normal job to make some extra money, either to make ends meet or to stash in a savings account for the future. There are a lot of different things you could do to make some extra cash. People sell plasma, work for pyramid schemes, and become drivers for ride-hailing services like Uber or Lyft. The last of these options is by far the most worth it, right? Don’t be so quick to assume. If you’re a mill ..read more

We live in the age of the side hustle. It’s now commonplace to have a part-time job or to turn a hobby into a side business. Side hustles are a great way to make a little extra income each month. But when you have money coming in from different sources, managing your budget can become trickier. Here’s a look at some ways to keep your finances in check when you’re putting in that extra work. 1. Keep Good Records The most important thing to remember when you have multiple sources of income is to keep track of what’s coming in and from where. Whether you write it down by hand or track it di ..read more

I personally like to start saving money for the winter holidays no later than September. This way, I won’t be stressed out and worried about how I’m going to pay for everything. A side hustle is the perfect way to add to my savings. And there are lots of great fall side hustle ideas out there. To establish the best one for you, first determine how much you want to earn each week or month. Then consider what your skills and interests are. You don’t want to pick up a side hustle that you hate or that you aren’t good at. Here are 10 good side hustle ideas you might want to consider this fall: H ..read more

Working remotely has become an increasingly common career choice in recent years. A consequence of the growing sharing economy (in which it seems everyone is a freelancer), there are over 28 million entrepreneurs operating sole proprietorships in the United States, according to the Small Business Administration. These “solo-preneurs” often derive revenue from several different revenue streams, some full time and some as side hustles. And many such solo-preneurs use the internet to market new services and attract clientele. But with the opportunities afforded by the internet come bad-faith act ..read more

Straight out of college, I was thrilled to land my first job teaching kindergarten through eighth-grade music. It was perfect. Except for one thing: It was part-time. Like many recently graduated music teachers, I wasn’t left with many options except a $20,000-per-year job in which I worked only about 25 hours per week. Though I thought I could make it work, I was back to living on ramen noodles by September. It definitely wasn’t what I had envisioned my post-college professional life to be. Then I saw the sign — a literal sign: “HIRING NOW FOR THE HOLIDAYS!” I was skeptical at first about th ..read more

At any given time in life, I have always had several sources of income. When I started working, as a teenager, I was teaching the piano to younger kids. I had five clients Monday to Friday. If I lost one, only 20 percent of my income was lost. Had I been a music teacher, laid off from my school, I would have lost all of my income. This is why you should consider developing several income streams: so you are never at the mercy of one source of money. Knowing you have money coming in from multiple sources helps both your financial and stress-related bottom lines. Looking For Ways to Increase Yo ..read more

Many Americans are taking steps to improve control over their financial lives with the help of a side hustle. Extra income can do wonders to ease a tight or challenging financial situation, or it can help accelerate growth in an already solid financial situation. Increased income, however, comes with increased taxes. Many people enter the gig economy without adequate knowledge of how their newfound income will be taxed or what their new responsibilities for managing these taxes will be. The U.S. tax system is a progressive system; you pay at a higher rate on additional income than you do on y ..read more

Need extra cash, but don’t know where to start? Your body is literally a cash making machine! Did you know that you can get paid to donate plasma? I couldn’t believe I was standing in a blood plasma donation facility, getting ready to be hooked up — literally — to a giant whirring machine. I’m terrified of needles. I found out that my veins were too small to take the large-bore needles they use in the donation process. I left the facility that day feeling partially relieved and partially peeved that I wasn’t eligible to go through with it. I’d been looking for ways to make some extra money ..read more

Listen, we all know that money makes the world go ’round, whether we want it to or not. Who doesn’t want to earn an extra $50 this week? Or maybe even an extra $500 a month? Side hustles are the perfect way to capitalize on your free time. We have compiled the ultimate list of great side hustle ideas to suit everyone. Are you a budding writer? A shopaholic? A busybody? You can make money from your best — and worst — traits. With this list, you’re sure to find something to suit your needs and abilities. About-the-Town Side Hustle Ideas You’re out for a walk around your city, so why not make ..read more