Want to make some extra cash this summer?

Who couldn’t use a little extra cash in their pockets? With so many jobs in the modern gig economy, finding work should be easy.

Keep reading for ways to make money on the side.

Perfect ways to make extra income

Side hustle: It’s not when a crab walks to its part-time job.

If you’re looking for a part-time job, side hustle, or whatever you want to call it, check out these legit options we researched for you.

Get judge-y: Companies find out how well their websites work by hiring evaluators to give them feedback. An excellent place to start looking for evaluator jobs is Appen. They have jobs in language and AI training, too.

In your PJs: You can make up to $30 an hour as a virtual assistant. Find employers looking for full-time or part-time assistants on sites like Zirtual.com and FlexJobs. And hey, no gross office coffee!

Better than a garage sale: It pays to sell stuff on Facebook Marketplace and eBay. Many people make a full-time living (or side hustle) photographing items, writing descriptions and arranging sales. Use this (free!) guide to get started.

Cue James Bond music: Secret shoppers help stores assess stocked shelves, correct markings and customer service. It won’t make you a millionaire, but you can sign up through Field Agent. I did it once! It was fun and easy.

Ruff, ruff: Love animals? Become a dog walker to help residents in your area by searching listings at Wag! Check for dog-walking jobs and pet-sitting at Rover.

If you’re an older adult or know one, we put together a list of jobs perfect for retirement years. Tap or click here to check it out.

The latest 6-figure side hustle: AI content

Everyone’s favorite AI bot, ChatGPT, is growing fast, with over 100 million users since its release in November. While many are spooked about new technology replacing their jobs, others are grabbing this tiger by the tail and making the most of it. 

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Start your tour guide side hustle

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If you’re an expert on your hometown, why not make some extra cash? Here’s how you can get started in just 60 seconds.

How to make money by starting an online resell business

Looking for ways to bring in extra cash this year? One option is selling stuff online. You may be surprised to find the value of some of your old electronics. Here are 10 vintage tech gadgets worth a ton of money.

Starting an online resell business will take things further. It takes work and dedication but can become a rewarding, full-time job. Here’s how to get started.

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Hackers use this trick to impersonate you or your business - Here's how to stop it

Have a side hustle or small business? Then you know how much heavy lifting goes into it.

No matter how good your product or service is, it won’t matter if nobody knows about it. You want to get the word out there and make your business stand out. Getting started can be as simple as having a great logo. Tap or click here for tips on creating the perfect logo for your business.

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Health apps exposing secrets, $2M IG influencer scam & Siri's triggering words

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Plus, homeowners beware! There’s a sneaky mortgage scam making the rounds. How one gal turned her side hustle doing the laundry into $24K a month, uncover your full Facebook comment history and the tech you never clean … but really should.

Get paid for online jury duty

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Do you get a thrill when you get a jury summons in the mail? I have a great side hustle for you in this one-minute podcast. 

Make thousands of dollars a year in the free time you're wasting on Netflix

If you’re looking for a solid side hustle, we have a great way you can pick up some work, pass the time and potentially even add thousands of dollars a year to your bank account. Enter Mechanical Turk, an Amazon-owned platform that pays money to people willing to complete quick, menial tasks.

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This great freebie from Google stops annoying robocalls and gives you a second phone number

Fun fact: Two of the most popular tips on my website over the years are all about blocking your number and revealing the identity of blocked or strange numbers calling you.

I get the curiosity. It’s not always a robocaller ringing you from a number you don’t recognize. Tap or click here for four ways to find anyone’s cellphone number online.

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