100 Ways to Earn Extra Money

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Do you wish you had just a little more money each month (or a LOT more)?

For almost everyone I know, the answer is: Yes, please! Pick me!!

I’ve been making extra money, online and in person, for years. That’s how I know that it’s 1) totally possible, and 2) not as hard as you think it is.

The key is to pick something you like, something you’re good at, and something that others will pay for, and then be persistent.

You may not earn $10,000 in your first month. But if you keep going, it’s totally possible to make enough side income to replace your full-time job.

Thanks to the good ol’ World Wide Web, making extra money is more accessible than ever. Not only does the internet make it easy to connect to potential buyers or customers, it’s the perfect way to learn a skill that you can then turn around and use to make extra cash.

For example, you could learn the skill of copywriting by watching YouTube videos or by taking a course. 

Or you could learn how to take amazing photos and market yourself as a portrait photographer.

The purpose of this article is to get you inspired. As you look at this list of ideas to make extra money (and ANY of these things can be a business that earns you $1000s a month), which ones stick out to you?

Which one do you want to try?

How can I earn extra money every month?

I’m so glad you asked. Here’s 100 ideas for you to grab that extra cash.

Online and Remote Side Hustles

Using the good ol’ World Wide Web

  1. Freelance writing
  2. Blogging
  3. Virtual assistant services
  4. Social media management
  5. Website design
  6. Publish books on KDP
  7. Copywriting
  8. Data entry
  9. Transcription work
  10. Resume writing
  11. Proofreading/editing
  12. Online tutoring
  13. Teaching languages online
  14. Creating and selling online courses
  15. Affiliate marketing (learn how to earn $10,000 a month!)
  16. Graphic design
  17. Start a YouTube channel
  18. Podcasting with sponsorships
  19. Selling stock photos
  20. Selling digital planners/templates

Selling things

Sell something = Earn $$$

  1. Sell used clothes online
  2. Flip thrift store items
  3. Sell handmade crafts
  4. Sell art or prints
  5. Sell vintage items
  6. Sell repainted/refurbished furniture
  7. Sell cupcakes or delicious cookies
  8. Sell candles
  9. Sell handmade jewelry
  10. Sell digital products
  11. Sell collectibles
  12. Sell sneakers
  13. Sell used books
  14. Sell plants
  15. Sell custom T-shirts

Delivery & Transportation

Get the thing from Point A to Point B

  1. Food delivery driver (like Doordash or Uber Eats)
  2. Grocery delivery
  3. Package delivery
  4. Uber or Lyft driver
  5. Rent out your car
  6. Bike courier
  7. Medical courier
  8. Airport ride service
  9. Furniture delivery helper
  10. Moving assistance

Local services

Help yo’ neighbors out

  1. Babysitting
  2. Dog walking
  3. Pet sitting
  4. House cleaning
  5. Window cleaning
  6. Lawn mowing
  7. Snow shoveling
  8. Pressure washing
  9. Car washing
  10. House sitting

Skilled or Handy Work

Put those hands of yours to work

  1. Handyman services
  2. Furniture assembly
  3. Appliance repair
  4. Computer repair
  5. Phone repair
  6. Bike repair
  7. Painting houses or rooms
  8. Carpet cleaning
  9. Installing smart home devices
  10. TV mounting

Teaching & Coaching

Those who can’t do, teach

  1. Music lessons
  2. Fitness coaching
  3. Sports coaching
  4. Academic tutoring
  5. Test prep tutoring
  6. Dance lessons
  7. Art lessons
  8. Cooking classes
  9. Language tutoring
  10. Career or life coaching

Micro Gigs

AKA Quick wins

  1. Online surveys
  2. User testing websites
  3. Mystery shopping
  4. App testing
  5. Market research studies
  6. Product reviews
  7. Moderating online communities
  8. Tagging images for AI datasets
  9. Transcribing short clips
  10. Captioning videos

Creative & Media Work

Put on your artist beret

  1. Photography for weddings or other events
  2. Selling Lightroom presets
  3. Voice acting
  4. Narrating audiobooks
  5. Video editing
  6. Animation services
  7. Logo design
  8. Writing e-books
  9. Composing music
  10. Creating sound effects

Other Unique Ideas

AKA What’s left…

  1. Rent out storage space
  2. Rent out tools or equipment
  3. Participate in focus groups
  4. Rent a room on AirBnb
  5. Organize garages or closets

Final thoughts

As you can see, the ways you can make extra money are practically endless!

Did any of these ideas stick out to you? If so, what are you waiting for?

Rather than just dream about the extra money you wish you had, it’s time to make a plan and give it a shot.

Best of luck!

Hey, I'm Hannah!

I’m all about a cozy, happy life… with less screen time and more doing things that I love! I’m here to help you reclaim your time and your true self so that you can live a life that’s YOURS. Welcome!

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