Navigating through the maze of parking, especially in bustling cities or when needing extra vehicle space, can be quite a task. Traditional parking options often come up short in offering convenience, affordability, and security. Enter the revolutionary solution of driveway parking. In the realm of the sharing economy, this unique concept involves homeowners renting out their unused driveway spaces, providing a win-win situation for both parties involved. In this article, we unpack the benefits and considerations of driveway parking, highlighting its convenience, cost-effectiveness, and securi ..read more

Marketplace startups are popping up at an accelerating rate. Angel.co’s list of marketplaces numbers almost 10,000 companies around the world. Over 80 new startups joined the list in just the last month. Often, the founders of these platforms don’t know how to begin or where to learn about building a marketplace startup. A marketplace comes with unique challenges, one being building and scaling a two-sided business. Although the marketplace model, particularly peer-to-peer platforms, is relatively new, there is a surprising wealth of information and wisdom available. Most of it comes from for ..read more

In the last ten years, we’ve seen an increase in the number of sharing economy companies. Some big names immediately come to mind like Airbnb and Uber. Many companies have copied the model to great success, connecting gig workers with clients for things like dog walking, grocery shopping, and storage. So, is it possible to live off the sharing economy? This is a bit of a contentious issue. Uber often comes under fire for what they pay drivers. Other freelancing sites like Fiverr or Upwork have been criticized for romanticizing hustle culture, when in fact, being a freelancer is a hard and diff ..read more

More than any other recurring expense, people want to be rid of their house payment. So how do you pay off a mortgage faster? Most advice involves structuring a loan a certain way, or thinking through money-saving devices that make mortgage payments less painful. But what about making more money? To pay off a mortgage faster, you need to use your house to boost your income. The average home sharing host makes thousands of dollars a year by renting out extra space in their home using Airbnb or VRBO. With easy-to-use platforms, extra protection, and flexibility, why not take advantage of the add ..read more

For many, being a stay at home mom (or dad) is an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a common occurrence. The latest Pew Research suggests that about 1 in 5 parents stay at home with children under the age of 18. What’s more, those numbers haven’t varied in the last 30 years. The number of stay at home moms dipped to 23% in the year 2000, but now it’s back up to around 27-28%. On the other hand, the number of stay at home dads rose from 4% in 1989 to its peak at 9% in 2010 during and after the recession. That number has stayed close to 7% in the last couple of years. Today, stay at ho ..read more

While Julz Maleno was putting herself through school, she worked several gig jobs to pay her bills. She did a stint as an Uber driver, but an accident left her wary of driving for a living. Then she got a job as an acupuncture assistant, but her course schedule required a job with more flexibility. That’s when Maleno realized her large property — including a vacant one-acre lot — could help her earn passive income while she finished studying. Maleno told Business Insider that she divided the unused portion of her property into three sections and listed them as parking and long-t ..read more

Many of us wish we could earn a little extra cash each month. Whether through a side hustle or gig work, passive income is one of the most sought-after ways of generating extra cash flow. Why? It’s all in the name—it’s passive. Passive income can provide the cash to cover a few bills each month, to build up your family’s emergency fund, to pay off debt, or to save for a great vacation. The only question is, which passive income stream is the best? If you’re curious about passive income, keep reading. We’ve got all the details on what passive income is, how it works, and some of the best ways t ..read more

The “sharing economy” as we recognize it today started to grow and take hold during the Great Recession. Any time you use a peer-to-peer technology platform to acquire, provide, or share goods or services, you’re taking part in the sharing economy. In less techy speak, that means apps like Instacart, Lyft, and Rover — technology that you use to connect with others for the purpose of sharing skills, goods, and services. The sharing economy has been criticized, especially recently, for its lack of regulation and sometimes unfair labor practices. Much of that criticism is valid, but we don’t ..read more

Traveling by RV is a great way to relax and explore the world at your own pace. One of the biggest questions people have when considering RVing full-time, for an extended road trip or holiday away, or even heading south for part of the year is, how will I make money? Thankfully, in this day and age there are many options for making a living while on the road. That way you can extend your travel and live life on the wild side. Here are some directions you can go that might work as a jumping off point when looking to answer the question, how can I make money on the road? 1. Keep Your Job by Work ..read more

Marketplace startups are popping up at an accelerating rate. Angel.co’s list of marketplaces numbers almost 10,000 companies around the world. Over 80 new startups joined the list in just the last month. Often, the founders of these platforms don’t know how to begin or where to learn about building a marketplace startup. A marketplace comes with unique challenges, one being building and scaling a two-sided business. Although the marketplace model, particularly peer-to-peer platforms, is relatively new, there is a surprising wealth of information and wisdom available. Most of it comes from for ..read more