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My son does doordash and uber eats. If he had a better car he could probably do Uber rideshare, but honestly no one really deserves to be scared out of their skin, so it's better that he can't.
Doctor of Credit and Flyer Talk are good resources. People are really good about sharing data points there and best practices. In some ways they share a lot of the same qualities as mystery shoppers - frugal, value, saving.
I used to churn bank intro offers when interest rates were low. There was that one period when I bonds caught on and made sense. But I’ve gotten lazy, and just park cash in a brokerage account or high-yield savings account. If you park it in a brokerage account, it tends to mirror the market, whereas banks take a little longer to adjust/react.
For me, I’ve been intro trading, but going to gradually concentrate to a more long-term approach.
Going back to working full-time after a six-month hiatus, and I’ve gotten too comfortable with my recent lifestyle. In one sense, it’s affirmed that I could retire early if I wanted to. On the flip side, I miss the benefits and health insurance. It’s going to be an adjustment…
I used to churn bank intro offers when interest rates were low. There was that one period when I bonds caught on and made sense. But I’ve gotten lazy, and just park cash in a brokerage account or high-yield savings account. If you park it in a brokerage account, it tends to mirror the market, whereas banks take a little longer to adjust/react.
For me, I’ve been intro trading, but going to gradually concentrate to a more long-term approach.
Going back to working full-time after a six-month hiatus, and I’ve gotten too comfortable with my recent lifestyle. In one sense, it’s affirmed that I could retire early if I wanted to. On the flip side, I miss the benefits and health insurance. It’s going to be an adjustment…
Forgot to mention, I watch too much YouTube, but I do like watching BikingDC. I’m not sure how I stumbled across his shorts, but it’s oddly satisfying watch him making food deliveries on his bike. If anyone is ever bored.
yes, with recent interest rates, you really need to take a longer look at how long any cash will need to be tied up in these new accounts...it's a math exercise.
Have any of you ever been involved in making $$ via Trade Lines? If you don't know what they are, Mr. Money Mustache has a section that explains (basically lending your credit line in exchange for $$$)
Speaking of food deliveries by bike, I have a quick story, shaking my head here. There's a single guy, in his late 60s, lives back in my hometown, posts these stories online. He lives completely off public assistance after a bad accident. Likes to flirt with much younger, female bartenders (preference is single moms lol) but has limited means to impress them. So...when his public assistance comes in, he goes food shopping - creates fab meals, then delivers them to the bartenders around town on his bicycle. It's a hoot. He seems to get a hug for it every once in a while.
@BarefootBliss wrote:
Have any of you ever been involved in making $$ via Trade Lines? If you don't know what they are, Mr. Money Mustache has a section that explains (basically lending your credit line in exchange for $$$)
Yes, but you have to make sure to work with a reputable broker and you have to make sure you do not add and remove authorized users too many times on one account. You do run a small risk of the credit company closing your account. You make more money the longer your account has been open, the higher the credit limit, and the length the account has been open. You can normally safely add 2 users at once without any issues. When I've done this, I have waited a bit between changing out users, to avoid any issues with the account being closed. I only did it with one account. I made about $175 when I added two users. They generally have to stay on there 2 or 3 months, then they come off. If I were going to do this again, I probably would open up all 3 of my accounts so I could rake in more money at once.
My hero. LOL@BarefootBliss wrote:
Likes to flirt with much younger, female bartenders (preference is single moms lol) but has limited means to impress them.
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Then there is the right thing to say.
Then there is the right thing to say.
This is what's worked for me.
I quit teaching after 18 years, and for 17 years I've been substitute teaching. Hubby was already retired and this gave us the freedom to travel for a month at a time, for example.
It also allowed me to mostly not work while my late daughter was ill.
Now, as I'm getting older, I can give myself a break as needed, but I can also have money coming in as needed. As I go various places, I can see if a mystery shop is on my way.
So, my suggestion is; see if your actual job can become a type of side gig. It might pay better than other side gigs.
I quit teaching after 18 years, and for 17 years I've been substitute teaching. Hubby was already retired and this gave us the freedom to travel for a month at a time, for example.
It also allowed me to mostly not work while my late daughter was ill.
Now, as I'm getting older, I can give myself a break as needed, but I can also have money coming in as needed. As I go various places, I can see if a mystery shop is on my way.
So, my suggestion is; see if your actual job can become a type of side gig. It might pay better than other side gigs.
This could apply to anyone but aimed towards those who teach and are still in school or study mode. Private tutoring is a good way to make good money per the hour. Especially if you have a proven track record and can showcase results.
Used to work part-time at a college preparatory program where they administer practice college entrance exams during the summers a long time ago.
Also, had a friend who excelled at test taking and one-on-one teaching. She moved on from working there to scheduling private serious gigs with parents who were serious about their kids’ education. She had a gift for communicating and working with each student, and formulated lessons and strategies around their specific needs.
Used to work part-time at a college preparatory program where they administer practice college entrance exams during the summers a long time ago.
Also, had a friend who excelled at test taking and one-on-one teaching. She moved on from working there to scheduling private serious gigs with parents who were serious about their kids’ education. She had a gift for communicating and working with each student, and formulated lessons and strategies around their specific needs.
I've wondered about being an exam proctor ? (Is that what they're called) exam monitor?
I left a good paying career to retire and get my life back. The work I did for 30+ years unfortunately, there's no demand for it outside of the fed govt...probably a good thing. I like MSing - I only take the work I want to do and no boss and when it's over, it's over.
I left a good paying career to retire and get my life back. The work I did for 30+ years unfortunately, there's no demand for it outside of the fed govt...probably a good thing. I like MSing - I only take the work I want to do and no boss and when it's over, it's over.
I was an exam proctor in college. Back then, it was low paying. I don’t know if pay has improved.
@BarefootBliss wrote:
I've wondered about being an exam proctor ? (Is that what they're called) exam monitor?
I left a good paying career to retire and get my life back. The work I did for 30+ years unfortunately, there's no demand for it outside of the fed govt...probably a good thing. I like MSing - I only take the work I want to do and no boss and when it's over, it's over.
Not sure what actual exam proctors make. The gig I had was running practice workshops that simulated a small part of college entrance exams. Shorter sessions where they would take a small section, and then we went over the answers and I answered any questions.
Substitute teaching, proctoring, not huge money but ok. I have a teacher friend who pays someone ( a high school kid) to set up her classroom in September and break it down and pack it up in June. Focus groups are good if you get them. Also medical trials and mock juries are profitable. If you are a woman in your 20s look into egg donation- I heard it's up to $5K now- I did it back in the day and made a lot of money. If you are on your own schedule, you could go to a florist or a place like Edible Arrangements and tell them you want to work the week before Christmas or Mothers' Day- they'd probably jump at the chance to get a worker during their busiest time of year.
How do the medical trials and mock juries work, if you don't mind?
I think I'll look into house sitting. Many people do it for free in exchange for vacation housing...but I may see about getting paid work. I have to look into what kind of insurance I would need for that.
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