The side hustle is a phenomenon that has made its way into our everyday vernacular with startling speed. We all want to earn more money, and for the younger generations, that means taking matters into our own hands. We aren’t waiting around for that magic promotion or dream job – we’re creating those opportunities for ourselves.
When it comes to pulling off a side hustle that earns you money without taking over your life, it’s hard to strike the balance. Particularly when you’re in your twenties and still figuring things out, having a well-functioning side hustle is a challenge. Achieving work-life balance while juggling jobs is never easy!
In this post, you’ll learn three low-maintenance side hustle ideas for people in their twenties. Work-life balance: activated!
1. Online trading
Online trading serves two purposes as a side hustle: earning a passive income and working from your phone. These two pillars are exactly what a side hustle should look like for people in their twenties. Of course, it’s not as simple as tapping your phone for a few minutes and earning thousands in seconds – you need to learn the tricks of the trade (quite literally).
When you begin your trading side hustle, you need to lay the foundations of knowledge, experience and savviness. Use trading simulators to practice using online trading platforms before you put your hard-earned cash on the line. Similarly, figure out what kind of trading is for you, such as CFD, day trading or swing trading.
2. Tutoring during and after college
Tutoring is one of the most lucrative side hustles out there, and it can be executed simply by sharing your knowledge with people who need it. If you have done your degree or are currently studying, you can gain tutoring clients who are either still in school, or older business people searching for new areas of expertise. You can tutor via video chat, or conduct sessions in person.
Tutoring is a great side hustle for people in their twenties because it requires little financial investment, and can help you do something good for another person’s career and wellbeing! Sharing your knowledge is a great way to give back and earn money at the same time.
3. Blogging
Blogging. What’s so great about blogging? Simply put, blogging has three incredible benefits: you get an outlet for your thoughts and feelings; you can cultivate a community of readers who support you and each other; and of course, you can earn money while doing it. Blogging requires some dedication and consistency, but once you strike that balance, you’ll absolutely love the blogging side hustle.
The great thing about blogging is that it can be done from any corner of the world. Taking a vacation? Blog about it! Off sick from work? Blog about it! Parenting young kids on no sleep? Blog about it! Graduating college and entering the world of work? Blog about it! It doesn’t matter who you are, someone will want to read your story.
Final thoughts…
If you are looking to set up a lucrative side hustle in your twenties, why not try these ideas out?
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Such a great post Kayleigh. I think side hustles are massively on the rise at the moment. Probably more so since pandemic. It’s great we’re taking matters into our own hands. You’re so right about striking the right balance of blogging too.
Claire.X
http://www.clairemac.co.uk
I definitely wish I had some side hustles when I was in my 20s and these are great ideas for anyone looking to get started. I especially wish I had started blogging earlier 😊
Yeesss to the rise of side hustles! I have a few on the go at any one time and it’s great, hard work but good fun!
Rosie
Blogging is a great idea, and lots of people I went to University with used tutoring to make money! Thanks for sharing your insight here Kayleigh x
Side hustles seem to be such an innovative way to make some extra money and I like the fact that there is so much variety with how to do it; so many people can find something they’re into! These ideas you’ve shared a pretty cool!
Love the post, blogging doesn’t make me a lot of money at the moment. But I’ve got some plans in the mix, so hopefully, that’ll change! I wish I was smart enough to tutor other people aha x
Blogging can be such a good income but I love these tips!
I’ve never tried online trading before, but that’s a great idea for people who can understand how that kind of thing works. As for blogging, that’s my main “side hustle” right now but I’m still working on making a profit from it.
Some real great ideas here Kayleigh! I think this will be beneficial to all who read this. Thank you so much for sharing Xo
Elle – ellegracedeveson.com
Thank you for this useful info Mel. In today’s economy it is almost impossible to survive on a single stream of income. It is kinda nice to know there are actually doable side hustles.
I’ve been thinking of starting my own side hustle, especially thinking of monetizing my blog, but since I also consider my blog to be a therapeutic “diary”, I go back and forth deciding whether it’s what I really want to do. I like the other suggestions! Great post xxx
Melina | http://www.melinaelisa.com