Getting paid to take pictures of your receipts may be one of the world’s easiest ways to make extra money. It won’t make you rich, but the income can add up, especially if you use multiple receipt scanning apps.  And if you’re comfortable sharing your purchase data with one, it’s not that big a stretch to share the same information across a few different apps. I compiled this list based on: My personal experience with receipt scanning apps App store reviews Feedback from the 50,000-member Side Hustle Nation community Ready? Let’s do it! Easiest to Use Most Ways to Earn ..read more

One of the most common questions I get is, “What if I don’t have any skills? Can I still start a side hustle?” On the one hand, I totally get that feeling. If you’re a teacher, tutoring might seem like an obvious side gig. If you’re an accountant, you could freelance or start a bookkeeping business. But not everyone’s skills neatly align with a natural side hustle. So what do you do if you don’t think you have any marketable skills? Is there still a path to earning extra income on the side? Yes, there absolutely is! And that’s what I’m breaking down in this post: four frameworks to start a p ..read more

ReceiptPal is one of several receipt-scanning apps that pays you real money for sharing your shopping receipts. But does the app deliver? Dedicated ReceiptPal users can earn $10-25 a year. It’s essentially free money — but is it worth the effort? In this review, I’ll share: How ReceiptPal works My experience with the app so far Some ReceiptPal alternatives to consider We based this ReceiptPal review on: Our personal experience with the app Feedback from our independent app testers and public App Store reviews Comparing with other similar receipt-scanning apps Ready? Let’s do it! ReceiptPa ..read more

If you’ve ever thought about traveling the world while getting paid (and mingling with the rich and famous on the side), Hugo Ortega’s side hustle story may appeal to you. After spending 9 years working as a yacht crew member and captain, traveling to over 60 countries, the former engineer decided to turn his niche career experience into a fast-growing online course business—Superyacht Sunday School. Now, it has grown into a full-time business earning $10K/month. (Sign up for Hugo’s free superyacht training here!) Tune into Episode 602 of The Side Hustle Show to learn how to: build your aud ..read more

Looking to make some extra money with odd jobs? The good news is there are lots of odd job apps that can help you earn money on a flexible schedule. To come up with this list, I: gathered feedback from the 50,000-member Side Hustle Nation community cross-referenced the best-rated odd job apps in both the Apple and Google Play app stores considered my own 15+ years of side hustle experience With that in mind, here are our top picks. Best for Dog Lovers High Earning Power Best for Muscles Rover TaskRabbit Dolly 4.5 4.5 4.3 Make money walking dogs and pet ..read more

The free Receipt Hog app pays you for taking pictures of your receipts. Consistent Receipt Hog users can earn around $25 a year pretty easily. But is it worth it? We based this Receipt Hog review on: Our personal experience with the app Feedback from our independent app testers and public App Store reviews Comparing with other similar receipt-scanning apps Ready? Let’s dive in. Receipt Hog 4.0 Pros: Easy to use Multiple payout options Possibility to win bigger prizes Cons: Only receipts from the last 14 days are eligible Only available in US and Canada Your purchasing data is shared/so ..read more

Liz Wilcox found herself at a crossroads. With a growing email list of beginners wanting to learn about email marketing, she knew she wanted to find a way to step away from client work within a couple of years. She had just signed a huge copywriting contract worth $20,000… her biggest one yet. But instead of excitement, all she felt was dread about the massive project she now had to take on. And as a single mom, she knew the importance of creating a business that would support her lifestyle and allow her to be present for her family. This is where the idea of “low cost = low responsibility” a ..read more

Tired of trading time for money at your 9 to 5 job? Looking for a way to make passive income with minimal startup costs and overhead? Then starting a vending machine business may be perfect for you. The vending machine industry was valued at $42 billion last year and is expected to grow at 8.1% from 2024 to 2030. Profitable vending machines are everywhere — offices, apartment buildings, gyms, airports. Wherever people gather, there’s an opportunity to provide convenient access to snacks, drinks, and other bestselling impulse-buy items. And it’s a great market to get into because it’s extreme ..read more

Driving apps are some of the most popular side hustles around. Services like Uber and Lyft made the idea of “driving for dollars” mainstream. Most driving apps are simple, relatively easy, and quick ways to make extra money. In fact, these “gig economy” apps have helped create a multi-hundred billion dollar a year industry.  But which driving apps are the best? This list is based on: interviews and feedback with members of the Side Hustle Nation community the best-rated driving apps in both the iOS and Google Play app stores earning power and geographical availability of the apps If you ..read more

Can you really make money as an Amazon product tester? If you love testing new products and sharing your opinion, it could be a great side hustle for you.  But beware of companies offering to pay you to test and review products on Amazon — it’s likely a scam. In this post, we’ll explore: how to become an Amazon product tester legit companies to partner with how much you can make and more Ready? Let’s do it! What is an Amazon Product Tester? An Amazon product tester reviews products that are sold on Amazon. Product reviews are a critical part of Amazon’s e-commerce dominance.  They ..read more