1. Become a Coach

Coaches are said to be some of the most impactful people in our lives. You don’t need to be a sports coach to make some meaningful money. You can use your experiences in school, life, business, or medicine to help coach someone else.

Whether it is helping someone study for the SAT, navigate business school, or earn a certification – like a CPA or CFA – if you have a heart for helping others, coaching could be right up your alley. Most coaching pays hourly, but some contracts are for fixed monthly costs. Do some due diligence and see who you can help.

2. Start Pet Sitting

Are you a dog lover? How about a cat lover? Well, it turns out that watching pets, cats, and other animals can be highly lucrative. Dog sitting can be an excellent way to make an income doing something you already would want to do. You can watch a dog or cat while the owners are out of town or need a break.

Check out websites like Rover to list your pet-sitting services. All you must do is select your available times, make sure your house or apartment is pet-proof, and allow people to book reservations with you. You can build up your online reputation and even become a premium user. The fun part about pet sitting is that you can utilize your downtime by making extra income. Based on your schedule, you can allow overnight stays, drop-in visits, or dog daycare.

3. Become a Dog Walker

Want to stay active and love pets? Dog walking can be the perfect way to combine two healthy activities: exercise and making money. Websites like Wag offer dog walking for pups in your neighborhood or city.

You can walk dogs during the day when owners are busy at work or just too busy to walk their pups. If you can find more than one dog to walk and get on a regular schedule, you can add a steady income stream to your budget.

4. Become a House Sitter

Have some downtime over the weekend? Earn some extra money by watching other people’s houses for them while they are out of town. All you need do is create a profile on a website, like HouseSitter, and peruse jobs near you. Some jobs are as simple as watering plants in the garden. You can set hourly or daily rates and wait for the jobs to roll in.

5. Deliver Packages with Amazon Flex

Do you own a car? Then delivering packages for Amazon Flex to make extra money to reach your financial goals might meet your criteria. Amazon even promotes Amazon Flex as the perfect vehicle (pun intended) for your side gig to reach your goals.

Block off your schedule to make deliveries and get paid for working. A great feature of the program is that you can fill in times in your schedule with productive revenue-producing time. And if you plan in time, you can reserve precisely when you want to work. According to Amazon’s website, most drivers earn between $18-$25 per hour. This could help pay off your credit card or student loan or support you through a period of career exploration.

6. Start Blogging

Making money online is one of the best ways to earn an income. Whether you are a foodie, movie lover, or home and garden expert, people want to hear your thoughts on your favorite topics. Starting a website with Bluehost or GoDaddy can be the investment you need to pursue an online side hustle.

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Getting traction with a blog might take some time. You can make great money (on your schedule) running a blog, but it’s vital to know that it takes time, effort, and capital to market and promote your website.

How do you make money with a blog? Monetize your website with affiliate marketing programs, like Amazon Associates, where you earn revenue from recommending great products, or through advertising programs, like Google Adsense, by connecting customers with items they love.

7. Mow Lawns

You don’t need to start your own landscaping company to make some money from mowing lawns. If you already have the equipment, why not do it for someone else and make some extra money on the side?

There are probably yards in your neighborhood that need better upkeep anyway. Why not provide them with a service, make your neighborhood look nice, and make extra cash in the process?

8. Become a Freelance Writer

Being a freelance writer is all about creativity and your willingness to write. Check out websites like Upwork, a marketplace for writers, designers, and creative projects.

Writers can set paid hourly wages or negotiate fees based on project size and scope.

As a writer, you can adhere to your domain expertise (accounting, law, creative, medical) or expand your repertoire. You can even build a portfolio of articles and projects to help you land job opportunities at major media companies. With Upwork, you can also ghostwrite or help write e-books.

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If you are thinking about writing for someone else, don’t rule out the possibility of writing a self-help book or e-book that you could list on Audible or Amazon. You can earn passive income from your royalties and book sales.

9. Work for TaskRabbit

Not sure what skill set you want to utilize to make more money? You don’t have to decide - let other people decide for you. You can earn income by waiting in lines, putting together furniture, running errands, helping someone move, or performing handyman services. Check out TaskRabbit to peruse the different tasks people want to perform both online and offline.

TaskRabbit will connect you will the local demand for your skillsets. It generally only takes a couple of hours to get set up, and it is easy to get started. Plus, the turnaround time to get paid is very short, only a few days.

10. Wash Cars

Cars come in all shapes and sizes, and they all get dirty inside and out. That’s where you come in!

If you love cars, think about taking up washing and detailing cars. DoubleClick on this idea if you already have the soap, tools, and equipment to do this to your own car. Why not spread the wealth and help other people out while making money along the way? You can even focus your efforts on high-end cars and get the chance to intimately check out Porches, BMWs, or Range Rovers. This might be the motivation you need to set up your car fund!

11. Clean Houses

Are you a neat freak? Then cleaning someone else’s house so that you can earn money to reach your financial goals might be in your wheelhouse.

Cleaning houses could range from helping to clean and sort a messy garage to full-out dusting and tidying. The great news is that you can assess the project and price your jobs accordingly. You can go the independent route or team up with other folks on websites like Angi. If you have the cleaning supplies, all the better. Making money from cleaning apartments and homes can be rewarding because you can see the immediate benefit of your hard work!

12. Give Music Lessons

It’s time to monetize all those piano and guitar lessons. If you are a music lover who happens to also play an instrument, you can turn those talents into cold hard cash. Even if you think you don’t have the chops to teach music, keep in mind your relative skill set to others who are just wading into their first instrument. Whether it is teaching someone to learn how to read or write music or learning key chords for the first time, making money from sharing your love of music can be extremely rewarding.

You can teach music from the comfort of your home, travel to your student’s home, or teach music virtually. Converting music into money is a fun side hustle.

13. Take Surveys

There are countless ways to make money online. Earn extra income from the comfort of your own home by simply sharing your options. Survey websites like Survey Junkie or MyPoints will pay you for completing surveys.

Survey websites are looking for a specific target audience for their surveys. Because of that, you might not qualify for every survey immediately. The way these websites work is that you take surveys that convert to website points. Collect enough points and you can cash out your earnings. However, it might take some time to earn enough points to reach the payout threshold. If you don’t need to boost your income immediately and can be patient with the process, taking surveys online for extra cash could be the perfect side hustle.

14. Babysit

Parents are looking for any excuse to get out of the house for a date night, a night out with friends, or just to clear their minds for an evening. You might traditionally think of babysitting as a teenage job, but when it comes to watching children ranging from infants to middle school, parents like to know they have a mature, trustworthy person on their hands. Especially in cities where parents don’t have a lot of friends and family, young adults can corner this market.

Websites like Care or Sittercity are marketplaces for matching babysitters and parents who need a babysitter. All you must do is sign up, get a background check or screening, and start sharing your availability.

You can augment downtime in your schedule to babysit and earn more money. Parents are looking for babysitters to help with last-minute date nights, and regular after-school activities, or act as a parent’s helper.

15. Become a Personal Chef

Are you a foodie who loves to cook? If so, think about applying your skills to start becoming a personal chef. Becoming a personal chef might take more time than other side hustles, but if you secure the right client or two, you can make great money from your passion for cooking.

Talk to local restaurants or friends and family to see who is in the market for a chef. While you might think this is exclusively reserved for the uber-rich, many parents might hire you for meal-planning purposes. Parents are busy. Working parents don’t have the time to think about cooking breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day. That’s where your services come in. You can charge by the meal or by the experience. Becoming a personal chef can also build your resume and portfolio of experiences if you want to go to culinary school, work for a restaurant, or open your own business.

16. Rent Your Apartment or Home

Listing your apartment or home on Airbnb or Vrbo has become a major real estate market in the U.S. Whether you are listing a spare bedroom or an entire house, you can make extra money renting your house to vacationers. You might need to spruce up your house and room to attract top tenants, but you can charge renters cleaning services to keep your place clean.

The competition for listings is very high, especially if you are in a major market, but you can stand out by offering fairly priced rooms and keeping your apartment or home very tidy. Luckily, if you are into the idea of making money on Airbnb or Vrbo, you can create a listing in a matter of minutes and secure bookings as they roll in.

17. Teach Math or English

Tutoring has been a traditional side hustle for years. The money can be good, fast, and rewarding. It’s time to channel your inner professor and become a math or English tutor.

Don’t worry you don’t have to follow a detailed lesson plan or prescriptive teaching method. Instead, you can work with students from a variety of skill levels who are tackling challenges you have already solved. Maybe their parents are too busy to work with their kids on specialized math or English lessons. That’s where you come in. You can earn more money by doing on-site tutoring or virtual learning sessions. See where your skillsets overlap with your prospective clients and schedule sessions that work for you and your wallet.

18. Sell Your Photography

You probably have one of the most sophisticated cameras in your pocket. While you probably have experience snapping selfies and taking group photos, if you are an actual photographer, you can use your talent and content to make money.

There is a massive demand for photos for websites, blog posts, articles, and more. Setting the pricing on your pictures can be challenging, but when you are getting started don’t set your expectations too high. You will need to build a pretty portfolio on websites like:

• Shutterstock
• iStock Photo
• Etsy
• Getty Images
• CanStock Photo

Your earnings might vary significantly from month to month in the beginning. Still, if you can amass a following and produce consistent content in a fun niche or category there is serious side hustle money to be made in photography.

19. Deliver Food

If you are entertaining the idea of starting a side hustle with Uber or Lyft (see below), you should also entertain the idea of delivering food to make extra money too. Companies like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub make the process of delivery super easy. With convenience at an all-time premium, you can earn some excellent spending money or put this cash toward paying off credit card bills or saving for your emergency fund.

20. Deliver Groceries

An alternative to delivering meals on wheels to folks is to deliver them their groceries. Not everyone loves to shop and with the rise of curbside services, people are warming up to the fact that they don’t have to go into a grocery store anymore. They can have their food delivered to their car with curbside service or directly to their house with InstaCart or Shipt.

According to the Shipt website, you can make as much as $22 per hour. Both apps are easy to navigate all you have to do is create an account (you must be 18+, have a car for deliveries, and be eligible to work in the U.S.), set up an account on their app, and start taking orders and making deliveries. It’s as simple as that.

21. Drive for Uber or Lyft

Maybe you have already used Uber or Lyft yourself. Well, have you considered earning money yourself driving for Uber or Lyft? It’s not a bad gig if you like driving around your city (getting to know it more intimately), chatting with different types of people, and making side hustle money. Both companies offer complete flexibility and prime-time earning hours during peak traffic or events. They even offer promotions for guaranteed earnings (say $1,190) on your first set of trips in certain cities.

22. Become a Proofreader

If you have a talent for reading quickly and carefully, and a knack for correcting words then sign up to become a freelance proofreader or editor. Websites like UpWork and Fiverr offer a la carte solutions for businesses both small and large looking to hire proofreaders and editors.

Projects could range from editing books, scripts, emails, blog articles, or website copy. If you pick up enough clients, you could transition to freelancing full-time or simply make some extra money to meet your financial goals.

23. Start Consulting

Do you already have a professional certification or a highly valuable skillset that you can turn into a consulting gig? If you have a specialized business degree or certification like a CPA, CFA, CFP, or MBA, you should look at offering your services to businesses and individuals to earn money consulting.

Consulting is a high-reward low-risk approach to making money as a side hustle. Maybe you find one or two clients that you can work hourly for or set a monthly retainer fee. For example, if you have a CPA, then maybe you can find a small business that needs help getting their books together. Alternatively, if you are creative, find someone building a business that needs help marketing their products. If you are a CFP or Personal Finance Coach, help someone out with their finances. Opportunities abound. You just need to find a niche and lean in.

24. Test Websites and Apps

Have a little downtime? Then becoming a tester of websites or applications that are sourcing feedback for their products. You can get started with websites like TryMata, Dscout, or UserTesting to test out websites, products, and apps. All you must do is give your honest feedback, complete surveys, and get paid for your time and insights.

This can help businesses realize why a website or app isn’t working well. It’s a double win for you, helping a business (that you may eventually use) and earning some side cash.

25. Write a Book

Let’s be clear, writing a book is not easy. If you are a writer who has always wanted to publish a book and has a burning desire to share an idea, concept, or story with the world then you can try the traditional route of finding an agent and getting a book deal or you can self-publish an e-book.

Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing makes selling your e-book on the Kindle store easy and seamless. The good news is that it is free to publish a book, and you can earn massive amounts of royalties from book sales. Building a passive income strategy like this can be a terrific way to stack income streams and make serious side hustle cash.

Some self-published authors have found a cult following for their books and have flipped from side hustle to full-time authors with e-book writing. With their popularity, some e-book authors have even transitioned to traditional book deals with lucrative signing bonuses. The sky is the limit when it comes to self-publishing an e-book.

26. Start a YouTube Channel

Switch on your camera and set up the bright lights, it’s time to tell the world your story. YouTube videos and posts can drum up large followings, so think about the content you might want to share on YouTube. It could be a channel about video editing, product reviews, financial news, or educational videos. Turn your passion into an income stream.

Launching your YouTube channel is super simple. The hard reality is it might take a while to generate a following before you can monetize your channel with advertisements. YouTube sets the advertising floor at 1,000 subscribers plus 4,000 valid public watch hours in the last 12 months or 10 million valid public short views in the last 90 days before you can apply for the YouTube Partner Program¹. Does that sound like a high hurdle? You might be surprised; it largely depends on the quality and consistency of your content. The YouTube Partners Program opens opportunities to participate and earn a share of ad revenue.

Side Note: You don’t have to star in the videos to earn money off YouTube content. You can become a freelance video editor, scriptwriter, and content manager for successful YouTube Channels (see above).

27. Sell Your Clothes

Convert your clothes into cash. There is a massive market for well-kept and gently worn clothes. Look into your closet, wardrobe, and dressers. Consider selling clothes you don’t wear to make some money.

If you want to sell your clothes quickly online, you can use websites like ThredUp or Poshmark to find buyers. This requires making sure you have high-quality pictures of your clothes and setting market prices for your pieces. On the other hand, you can go the local route and put your clothes with local consignment shops. This is a lower threshold solution.

28. Cash In Your Old Electronics

It’s time to trade in those old phones and electronics lying around your house for cash. If you have an unused iPhone, iPad, PlayStation, Nintendo, or laptop lying around, you could sell it on websites like Amazon, eBay, Facebook Marketplace, or Gazelle. Another alternative to these websites is to stay local and find an electronics device company in your city and sell them your old electronics or you can even pawn your items.

Converting your old electronics to cash is very easy. You will get paid cash or gift cards (in the case of Amazon’s trade-in program), and there are plenty of options at your fingertips.

29. Rent out Your Car

Idle time for your car can be turned into profitable time. If you live in the city and don’t use your car on certain days or weeks, consider renting your car to someone and converting downtime into cash. You can use websites like Turo or Getaround, which let you rent your car on an hourly or daily basis.

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How much you can earn from renting out your car depends on what kind of car you drive, the condition of your car, the demand for car driving services in your neighborhood and city, and the availability of your car to renters. There is no downside in taking an opportunity to make more money with an asset you already own. Invest the time to convert a depreciating asset into a revenue-producing machine.