Thanks to the internet, there is an endless number of ways to make money online.
Here are just 21 ways you can make some extra money on the side.Making more money could likely solve a lot of your problems.
In the past, we’ve talked about how teens can make money, but for those of us who are a little older, we need something a little more sophisticated than the $10 that comes from mowing lawns.Luckily, in the age of the internet, making extra money (or your whole paycheck) online is incredibly easy if you know where to look.Here are 21 ways to make (and save money) online:What’s Ahead:
1. Take surveys onlineWhile taking online surveys won’t make you rich by any means, a few minutes of your time can earn you a few extra dollars.
SwagbucksSwagbucks allows you to earn points and then redeem them for gift cards or cash back. And the cash back option is available for over 1500 retailers including Amazon, Starbucks, Target etc. Lots of options!Here’s how it works: you earn points by shopping through their portal, filling out surveys, watching videos, etc. The best part is it’s free to sign up! Plus they are currently giving a $10 sign up bonus.
2. Become a freelancer If you have a talent, chances are, you can sell your skill. Whether you’re a writer, artist, graphic designer, photographer, etc., there’s a freelance gig for you. Let’s cover a few possible freelance angles for you to take.
Freelance writingIt’s easier than ever to become a freelance writer (all of our writers at Money Under 30 are freelancers). With that being said, if you’re just starting out it can be difficult to find a writing job that will pay you more than pennies.We have advice here, on how to actually get hired for a freelance job. Also, a good place to start looking is Fiverr. It’s called Fiverr, because most people would charge just $5 for their services—some people still do that, others charge a lot more.
Teach onlineIf you like to teach and have some free time, consider teaching English as a second language. EF, an online teaching company where you could earn up to $2,000 a month, making it a pretty great side-hustle.VIPkid is another excellent service that connects North American teachers and tutors with students in China for one-on-one English lessons.The application process is rigorous, but you could make between $14 and $22 an hour—not necessarily the most competitive, but still decent.
Do small tasksIf you’re not prone to creativity, you can still make money online by offering your handyman (or woman) services on TaskRabbit.Many of the tasks advertised on TaskRabbit involve tasks such as:Putting furniture togetherMovingRunning errandsPicking up groceriesSearch the gigs section of CraigslistAlong with TaskRabbit, you can search the “gigs” section on Craigslist. Many of the gigs are hoaxes, but there are some that are legit. There are gigs that involve computer skills, writing skills, general labor, cleaning, etc.
3. Invest with a robo-advisorRobo-advisors put your investments on auto-pilot. With many robo-advisors, all you have to do is choose your risk, your goals, and fund your account. The robo-advisor will take care of the rest. For those who are looking to invest, but may not understand the ins and outs of investing, robo-advisors can help.
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