The global economy hasn’t been through the best time over the last few years, and while the US is getting back on track, inflation is still higher than average and the cost of living is ever-increasing.
Many people are finding that the money they’re earning from their regular jobs just isn’t enough to cut it anymore, so what can you do to help beat inflation and enjoy a decent quality of life? We’ve pulled together some inflation-busting side-hustle ideas to get you started.
Become An Online Tutor
Online tutoring has always been a popular way to make extra money, but during the pandemic, when so many people were forced online, it really took off. You might not think you’re smart enough to be a tutor.
But it’s all about leveraging the valuable skills you already have, which you might not even be aware of. For example, could you teach your native language to people who don’t speak it? Do you play a musical instrument? Maybe you are a brilliant crafter and could share those skills. It doesn’t have to be just academic subjects.
Share Exclusive Content Online
Creating free content was so last year – now it’s all about making exclusive content that people can subscribe to. If you fancy yourself as a writer, perhaps you should consider creating newsletters and get paid for it in the process.
That said, you can try programs like Substack, for instance, to help you create simple newsletters with a subscription model. Moreover, if you’re comfortable sharing visual or video content, a lot of people have found OnlyFans to be a lucrative side-hustle. Check out the hottest OnlyFans girls and the best OnlyFans accounts of the year for inspiration if that’s something that could work for you.
Start An Etsy Shop
If you enjoy crafting in your spare time, one easy way to make some extra money is to start selling your creations online. If you’re not sure where to start with this, setting up a shop on Etsy could be a good way to do so. You don’t need to worry about creating or running your own website as Etsy does all of this for you.
And by leveraging some well-worded product descriptions, you have the potential to reach huge audiences. Normally, that would be very difficult to do by yourself, especially if you decide to launch your own startup business. There are people selling just about anything you can think of on the site, so have a browse and think about any hobbies that you could turn into a source of income.
Get Paid To Walk
Yep, this one really is that simple! You might have noticed more people talking about this online and if you’re already a big walker or want some motivation to get started, then there are loads of apps out there that will reward you for your steps.
You literally have to do nothing other than walk, and you can have multiple apps running at the same time, so double up the rewards without doing any extra work. Once you’ve accumulated rewards, you can cash them in for vouchers or products.
