Alternative ‘Money Earning’ Options In 2022

Find out the many different ways you can make money online through blogging, interest from your savings, affiliate marketing, and offline too!

The typical employer requests approximately eight hours from their staff each day – some industries even expect up to 12 hours! So much time is spent at work yet, sometimes it still feels like payday is underwhelming. Knowing how you have to allocate your hard-earned wages even before you’ve had the time to enjoy your money can feel like a drag. According to a study by the American Psychological Association, individuals all over America are experiencing something called “money-stressed.” 

A lot of people are searching for side-gigs or part-time jobs to pull in some extra income these days. Sound like you? If so, you’re in the right place! Keep reading for gigs and ideas you can try during your free time. Below are strategies to earn more through both active and passive approaches – some of them can even run independently while you’re working your day job. 

So shake off the bitter feelings from payday and revel in sweet bliss because, finally, you can rely on multiple income streams to keep you stress-free.

Offline Money Earning Options

There are many ways to earn extra cash in the comfort of your home just by looking at what you have! Consider your assets, physical products your own, or determine skills and talents you could offer. 

When you’re ready, spend a morning with a cup of tea and some snacks, and it’s time to start brainstorming. To get the ideas flowing, check out some of our offline money-earning options below!

Rent out your stuff for some cash 

Certainly, some products in your home are seldomly used – a professional camera, drone, musical instruments, or cooking tools. Whatever they may be, there’s an opportunity there. Earn through these items by renting them out. Let people know via social media, and of course, remember to create terms and agreements to ensure your stuff gets back in one piece. Have you got an extra room or a spacious lawn? Consider these areas as spaces for rent!  

Earn by using your car

Financial experts would typically advise against getting a car as it will cost you more than earning you money. This sounds about right until you consider registering your vehicle for Grab or Lyft for paid rides and carpooling. E-commerce giant Amazon even has Amazon Flex, an opportunity for using your car to make deliveries. 

Need something more exciting? Why not offer tour guide services or allow brands to advertise by adding product stickers to your car – all at a paid rate!

Give your feedback, reviews, and opinions, AND get paid!

Products are launched left and right with the boom of e-commerce; sellers need feedback, reviews, and people participating in product trials. Look for offers like this, as they are opportunities to earn instant cash. Join groups on different social media platforms and turn on notifications when sellers and brands post gigs to try and review products.

Unleash your artistic side and make sellable crafts!

Are you an artist at heart? For this idea, you’ll need scissors, glue, craft papers, strings, beads, art materials, and your creative mind. Go to the nearest supply store, clear a space in your home to turn into a craft corner. Dedicate a time when you’ll make crafts like cards, bracelets, necklaces, or keychains. Then, sell them to a shop, or increase your reach and sales by posting your output online. 

Turn your skills into income

People are always looking for help around the house or during special events. Do you have skills like cooking, interior design, landscaping, and baking? These are tasks you can sell and offer to others for a fee. 

Ideas for service-based income:

• House and lawn cleaning
• Walking and grooming dogs
• Snow removal service
• Events photography
• Doing errands for someone (or also check out Amazon Mechanical Turk)
• House or babysitting

Showcase your talents – and earn!

Singing isn’t just for karaoke anymore, and it’s time to use your talent for some hard-earned cash. DJs and hosts, performers, and entertainers are fun ways to make a side gig. People are always looking for dance or fitness instructors. Can you speak several languages? Why not be a personal or online translator? Your ability to repair and being an innate mechanic can also bring you additional income. These are the things you do best, so charge accordingly. 

Go for classic yard sales!

The classic yard sale starts with three boxes. One box is for items that will remain in your home, another for the trash, and finally for the garage sale. Attempt to sell everything in the garage sale box at low prices by laying the things in your yard. Don’t forget to use social platforms online and consider platforms like eBay to increase the chance of a sale. If you find vintage items, make sure to sell them at the correct value.

Online Extra Money Sources 

Making money online opens a sea of opportunities. Aside from waiting for interest from your savings, check out some of these online options. An excellent way to start earning online is to have relevant skills. Fortunately, you can also learn these skills through training and webinars. If you have an internet connection, smartphone, personal computer, or laptop, your opportunities are endless!

Offer services as a freelancer

You’ve finished your eight-hour shift, but you still have the energy and drive to keep working! Use your spare time to offer services as a writer, graphic designer, video editor, virtual assistant, bookkeeper, accountant, SEO specialist, website developer, vlogger, streamer, data entry, or proofreader. These jobs are typical day-time jobs, so it’s likely you already have some experience with this. Earn more by offering freelance services.

Here are some helpful websites:

• Fiverr
• TaskRabbit
• Upwork
• CafePress
• Twitch Streamer
• Tiktok
• YouTube
• Facebook page

Get paid by playing games

Have a knack for online games? There are applications online that allow you to play games and earn money. Here are just a couple: 

• 21Blitz
• Mistplay
• Wealth Words
• Blackout Bingo
• PlayAndWin
• Dominoes Gold
• Bingo4Money
• Pool Payday

The types vary, so don’t worry about not finding your game of choice. As long as you have extra time and you love games, you can earn!

Sharing expertise and knowledge online

If you’re knowledgeable about a specific topic, why not use this as an asset and teach others for a fee? Many people start by offering free courses or demos, then adding price tags to more valuable, exclusive content. 

The advantage of providing your knowledge and expertise online is the broader audience scope. Traditional onsite training may only reach individuals within your area, so mix it in with online courses and allow people from all over the world to participate. The more attendees, the more opportunities you have for cash flow. 

Answer surveys and send reviews

Channel your inner survey lover and answer branded surveys or send reviews about products, websites, or software. Check out these websites for opportunities: JustAnswer.com, userfeel.com, analysia.com, and trymyui.com. Add this to the other online gigs you have going on to ensure continuous income.

Sell or resell products online 

Whether you’re thinking about creating your brand or reselling products, e-commerce is a solid option to earn money. Amazon is a popular example of people selling their products online. The challenging part is getting started, as you’ll have plenty of tasks on your plate like product brainstorming, store and ads optimization, and fulfillment. It would be best if you also know about protecting your brand on Amazon to ensure smooth sailing on this marketplace. Once everything settles down, and you have a good foundation and strategy, selling products online is a great way to earn. 

Earn by shopping!

It sounds a bit ironic to earn while shopping, but it’s a thing – we swear. Yes, you’re spending money to pay for the goods you’re taking. However, you can make it through a cashback app, coupons, or discount cards if you have the right tools. Some examples of sites where you can get cashback are Rakuten and Ibotta. For coupons, check out coupons.com, Dosh, Honey, and Capital one Shopping. You can use the cashback and coupons for your next grocery shopping instead of funds from your regular job income. 

Be a marketing affiliate.

Do you have significant traffic to your website, and are your blogs hitting your target audience? Or, are you a social media, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram influencer? If so, this side gig is for you! 

Amazon sellers use affiliate marketing, together with Amazon DSP program/demand-side platform advertising, to make their brands and products known. You can earn by making your website and social media an Amazon affiliate account. All you need to do is create relevant content, images, videos, or text and seamlessly insert the product endorsement and a call-to-action to visit the product listing. You will get paid with each product link click and sale. 

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re using the resources at home or crawling the world wide web, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to earn extra. The gigs we listed above are only some of the choices you’ll have once you start searching. When you need income streams, sometimes you need to get creative and think of ways to earn. With some assistance from the internet, you can start your new venture ASAP. 

If you need extra income or you want to spend your spare time wisely, having an alternative money-earning option is the key! Just make sure to prioritize your regular job, your bread, and butter, and make it a goal to excel in both! #KhabarLive #hydnews