Inside my exhausting double life as a tech worker making 6 figures and an erotic audiobook founder
Working a six-figure tech job during the day and late nights on his erotic audio-book startup, Michael Albertshauser ended up crashing and burning.
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How a data engineer returned 483% trading on bitcoin's value inside a triple tax benefit account
He returned 483% trading on the gap between a stock's net asset value and share price using a tax-free account.
A former teacher bootstrapped his protein powder company with $20,000 weeks before COVID. A forced pivot turned it into a seven-figure e-commerce business.
Selling product online was never on Jack Schrupp's radar, nor did he want it to be — until the Covid-19 pandemic forced his hand.
I was laid off from my $200K job at Meta after only 8 months. My side hustle helped me turn a crisis into an opportunity.
Being laid off from Meta meant Scott Goodfriend took a risk on his food tour side hustle and turned it into a $145,000-a-year business.
A millennial quit his 9-to-5 and built a 'portfolio career' of side hustles. He shares his most lucrative revenue stream — and 3 strategies anyone can use to capitalize on it
The most effective way he's found to make money is through a service-based gig, such as coaching or cosulting.
Fears of a return-to-office mandate prompted a millennial to secretly get a second remote job
A millennial began looking for a remote job after his company floated a return-to-office policy. He's now juggling two remote gigs in secret.
I make more money from my side hustles than my six-figure software engineering job. Here's how I build and manage my income streams.
A software engineer shares how he manages five side hustles that collectively bring in more money than his six-figure job. Automation is the key.
Secretly working 2 remote jobs helped a millennial pay off his student debt. He shares why he plans to stay overemployed despite the risk of burnout.
Adam had roughly $118,000 in student debt two years ago before he found overemployment.
I'm a retiree who assembles furniture on Taskrabbit to avoid draining my retirement fund. At 79, I also like having structure and meeting new people.
Dan Weiss had been retired for only six months before he realized he needed structure. He made $47,000 on Taskrabbit last year building furniture.
Gig drivers say the job is getting less profitable. There are few other comparable options.
Gig drivers who are frustrated with their ride-hailing or food delivery pay have few comparable alternatives.
A 27-year-old who quit her job and is on track to make 6 figures describes the benefits and challenges of self-employment
Meghan Lim described what makes a career pivot from a 9-to-5 job with side hustles to fully self-employed tough but worth it.
How Much Do You Get for Donating Plasma: My Personal Experience and Insights
Discover how much you can get for donating plasma. The author recounts her experience donating plasma and how it helped earn extra money.
A boomer moved to Panama so her retirement would be more affordable. Now she's struggling to find a job, and her dream is slipping away.
A boomer moved to Panama from California to save money. She says she's struggling to find work and relying on side hustles to pay the bills.
Remote workers are swapping commute hours for side hustles
Remote workers are more likely to have side gigs than in-person or hybrid peers, and it may be due to commute times or productivity differences.
A 26-year-old solopreneur with a 6-figure business shares 4 tips for successfully transitioning from a normal job to a full-time content creator
26-year-old Natalie Fischer quit her corporate job to start her own business that brings in six figures. Here's her advice on making the pivot.
I used to make thousands side-hustling on the weekend, and I think 5 simple gigs can earn you the most cash
If you're looking to make some extra cash without taking on complex work, try taking on random tasks or selling other people's stuff online.
3 individuals who turned their reselling side hustles into full-time gigs share their strategies for finding profitable products
"You can't just list garbage, for lack of a better term, and expect a great result."
A full-time eBay reseller who spent no money upfront explains how to start on a budget — and 2 worthwhile purchases for any reseller
"I was taking photos on my iPhone, I used natural sunlight, and you can list everything from your phone."
A 29-year-old thrifter who replaced her 9-to-5 income reselling clothes on eBay shares the strategies she uses to find profitable items
Full-time thrifter and reseller Kendall VanGilder shares the tips and tricks she uses to find profitable items at stores like Goodwill.
4 serial gig workers explain the best side hustles to try, including ones where you can make thousands of dollars
What are good side hustles to try? Business Insider asked people who have tried side gigs for their recommendations.