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Hobby to Hustle: how you can start earning cash starting today

Hobby To Hustle: How You Can Start Earning Cash Today

For many of us right now, money is tight. It seems like everything is going up in price yet our pay rate virtually stays the same. When you’re trying to manage your money better, you can either spend less, earn more or a combination of both. There is a limit to how frugal you can be. Living on a very small budget can be incredibly stressful as you try to make every dollar stretch. That’s when we can pivot by turning a hobby into a hustle.

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Melanie Wegener, Money Savvy Mamma

My Financial Story – Confessions of A Shopaholic At Heart

I have a confession to make about my financial story. I haven’t always been good with money. In fact, I’m more of a collector and spender than minimalist and saver. It’s just who I am.

I realise that it’s a bit ironic that I have a page about being money savvy. For many financial bloggers or finfluencers, they are great with money. It’s who they are, it’s what they do.

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cost of living squeeze

How To Cope With The Rising Cost Of Living

With the rising cost of living, it can feel like you are just treading water and can barely survive from week to week. It can feel like you’re drowning under the pressure. It’s awful and a scary place to be.

There are a number of things we can do to reduce the impact and keep our head afloat. There is no quick fix, no easy solution, particularly for those really feeling the pinch right now. I do however, have some suggestions about how we can make a few changes to our lifestyle to make a difference moving forward.

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30 Side hustle ideas to make an extra $1000/ month in 2022

30 Side Hustle Ideas To Make Extra Cash

Now more than ever, it’s easier to earn money from the comfort of home. The internet has made things accessible. We can sell physical items and ship them around the world. We can create digital products that someone can buy at the click of a button.

Although saving money is a wonderful tool for becoming financially independent, there is only so much that you can save. Frugality and resourcefulness only get you so far. It can feel restrictive and boring and feel like you’re missing out on things. Your earning potential, however, is unlimited.

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12 Tips For Selling On Marketplace

Thanks to Facebook Marketplace, selling secondhand items has never been easier. We can post virtually anything for sale and almost always find a buyer. Selling on Marketplace can be a brilliant way to both part with your excess stuff and make quick cash.

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happy woman shopping online, maybe using AfterPay

An Ode To AfterPay

AfterPay and other Buy Now Pay Later Schemes: you either love them or you hate them. Some people love the convenience. They like not having to pay upfront. They can buy what they want, even if they can’t afford it right then and there.

Other people (like me) are not impressed with these schemes. They prey on those who have low financial literacy. They know that customers will spend more money this way. They realise that businesses are slugged with fees but miss out on potential customers if they don’t offer it.

Buy Now Pay Later schemes appeal to people because it seems really easy. It makes the amount to pay seem small. It gives people a false sense of security. It entices customers to buy now and not worry about how they will pay for it. After all, it’s only four easy payments and you don’t have to worry about it now.

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