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  • Hustle Income Diaries

    £10k Side Hustle Challenge Update 12

    January 31, 2025 /

    Here it is… the final 10k challenge update! How fast has this year gone, it’s actually insane. I am actually so proud that I completed the challenge, exceeded my goal and kept up these updates. When I first set myself this challenge, I spent hours planning and forecasting how I could hit my crazy goal. So to write this now knowing my total, it’s insane! Ok enough gushing, let’s get into the numbers. Before I breakdown all incoming payments in December, let’s me explain exactly what my 10k side hustle challenge is… The Rules This year I will have two main sources of income, my summer job and my winter…

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    £10k Side Hustle Challenge: Month 11 Update

    January 25, 2025 /

    Welcome to the penultimate 10k side hustle challenge update. Spoiler alert – it’s an important one. I actually can’t believe how fast this year has gone! November was a great month for side hustle payments hitting my account. I started back full time at my intense winter job this month so it was nice to have a big chunk of income hit my account from previous work I’d done. I did have time to do a little side hustles in the month but nothing major so my month 12 update will reflect this. Before I breakdown all incoming payments in November, let’s me explain exactly what my 10k side hustle…

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    10k Side Hustle Challenge – Month 2 Update

    March 2, 2024 /

    At the start of 2024 I had a goal setting session and decided to challenge myself to make an extra £10k from side hustles. Currently, I have two seasonal jobs that mean I only work in person half of the year and have full flexibility over the other half of the year. Meaning I have time to embrace a bunch of random side hustles and kinda need the extra income boost in my off months. So I’ve embraced this side hustle challenge with open arms! But before we get into a month 2 update let me explain the rules I’ve set for myself… The Rules This year I will have…

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  • Hustle Apps & Sites

    8 Apps I Use To Make Money Every Month

    February 27, 2024 /

    Yes, I am that side hustle nerd who has a folder on her phone full of apps that I make money off. From survey apps to daily trivia, from games to data sharing – these apps bring in a little extra each and every month with minimal effort. I love testing out these money making apps and seeing how I can best take advantage of them. But today I thought I’d share the 8 money making apps I regularly use to make a little extra income. SB Daily Trivia Because I’m a little nerd this is one of my favourite side hustle apps. It’s an app from the side hustle…

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  • Hustle Income Diaries

    Income Streams – Here’s What I Found Out From Having 20 Of Them

    February 23, 2024 /

    I remember back in 2020 when I first discovered the personal finance community and this crazy world of online side hustles hearing about how the average millionaire has 7 income streams and thinking “wow! I want that”. Then I started testing out online (and the odd offline one) side hustles and somehow ended racking up 20 different income streams and I’m far from being a millionaire. And I have learnt a fair few things alone the way. Want to see a full breakdown of all 20 sources and exactly how much they brought in in 2023 – read this article. For now, let’s get into the what I’ve learnt from…

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  • Hustle Apps & Sites

    Ipsos Mystery Shopping – How To Get Paid To Order Booze

    February 15, 2024 /

    If you are aged 18-23 11 months, live in the UK and have a place where you can receive parcels – this is the side hustle for you! I’ve literally made hundreds in profit and got a tonne of free alcohol from ipsos mystery shopping using their site iShopForIpsos over the past year. Not bad considering I’ve spent most of the last year abroad and couldn’t do it regularly. Massive shoutout to @thesolosaver on instagram who sent this opportunity my way last year! What is this magical opportunity you are talking about? iShopForIpsos is a mystery shopping site that among other tasks, is currently offering at home mystery shops for…

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  • Hustle Apps & Sites

    OhMyDosh: The Site That Will Pay You To Play Bingo

    February 14, 2024 /

    Unfortunately, OhMyDosh no longer exists! But good news, a new site Custard is live from the same creators! Check it out here. Disclaimer: This post talks about gambling. Please proceed with caution!!! The post may also contain referral and/or affiliate links which means I may received commission if you follow the links. I found OhMyDosh nearly 4 years ago and have dabbled on there a few times over the years, usually logging in to make sure I’m not missing out on cashback before I do something. And this time was no different. Casino offers and free spins are something I’ve heard a lot about but never looked into properly. I…

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  • Budgeting

    The Best Classic Budgets To Test Out

    February 13, 2024 /

    Budgets are the cornerstone of any financial journey but they are not a one size fits all. There are a few suggested methods pushed around out there which are the perfect place to start. Then once you have a better understanding of how your money flows and the best budget for you, you can customise your own budget. The best place to start would be by testing a few of the classic budgets out there to see what you like and what you don’t like. Here are three classic budgets to try… 50/30/20 50% for needs, 30% for wants and 20% to savings. This is what the 50/30/20 budgeting rule…

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    5 Weird (& Wonderful) Things I’ve Done For Money

    February 9, 2024 /

    Now I won’t go so far as to say I’d do anything for money but my limit is quiet high. One of my friends recently told me that when her mum was asking what I was up to now, she replied with “erm I’m not actually 100% sure, but if it makes money, Jess is doing it”. Pretty accurate. I have jumped on some very random money making opportunities that have come my way over the past couple of years. And today I’m sharing my top five with you! Now, most of my side hustle experiences have been typical – the boring surveys, getting a second (& third) job, starting…

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    20 Income Streams I Had In 2023 – Full Earnings Breakdown

    February 4, 2024 /

    2023 was my first full year out of education since I was 3 and it’s definitely been an unconventional year. I brought the new year in in a car park in Seattle watching the space needle fireworks and ended the year in the pub I worked at whilst at uni. An ending I never saw coming but soon became one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! I spent the majority of the year travelling full-time and living off a pot of savings. I was still dabbling in a variety of side hustles and ended the year with money coming in from 20 different avenues. Crazy. Plus the total took…

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