Boost Your Income This Fall10 Ways to Make More Money

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10 Ways to Make More Money This Fall

We may have just entered the fall season, but the holidays will be here sooner than you think. Who doesn’t need a few extra bucks to help pay for the gifts, travel expenses, and holiday parties? The good news is that in today’s booming freelance economy there are tons of easy ways to make an extra buck and new gigs are popping up daily. Here’s a list of 10 ways you can fatten up your wallet this fall.

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If you’ve got a smart phone and a car that’s younger than ten years old, you could consider driving for Uber or Lyft. The average Uber driver makes about $19 per hour – that’s pretty solid money for a side gig. However, make sure to call a Freeway Insurance expert before proceeding. Most typical personal use policies do not cover commercial driving activity, and you definitely want to make sure you have the proper coverage before using your car in this manner.

Drive an Uber or Lyft

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Through TaskRabbit you can sign up to do odd jobs or run errands for people in your neighborhood and get paid for it. According to Time, top Taskers “can earn $6,000 to $7,000 a month.” (Just note that, like with Uber or Lyft, you’ll want to call your Freeway Insurance broker to verify that you’re covered while using your vehicle for commercial purposes.)

TaskRabbit

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According to USA Today, the average employee is expected to get a 3% raise in 2015. If it’s been a while since you’ve gotten a raise, and you feel you continue to add more value to your company, now may be the time to ask. But how should you go about it? You’ll have to justify your request with a clear idea of how you’ve contributed to your organization. Personal finance guru Suze Orman says, “Ask for a meeting to discuss your compensation; get it on the schedule…prepare a one-page list of what you have accomplished. Be as specific as possible.”

Ask for a Raise

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If you’ve got a big-time love for dogs and a yard for them to play in, why not sign up and get paid around $35 a day through Doggie Vacay? If walking is more your speed, the company Wag! lets you sign up to walk dogs in your neighborhood on-demand.

Dog Walking / Sitting

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Do you have a way with words? If so, Elance is a great place to bid on freelance writing jobs. Freelance writing pays well, is a wonderful release, and is easy to do in your free time.

Freelance Writing

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In today’s sharing economy, what’s sitting in your garage collecting dust may be the tool that someone else desperately needs…and are willing to pay for. From sporting equipment to medical devices and baby furniture, people are looking for just about everything on Rentything.com.

Rent Your Stuff

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Sometimes you can actually make more money doing your job freelance than full-time. Working from home saves you money on commuting expenses and going out for lunch every day with your coworkers. Plus, with freelance work, you may be able to handle multiple jobs, doubling or even tripling your annual income.

Full-Time to Freelance

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List your apartment or house and rent it out for a few days while you’re out. According to Yahoo Finance if you live in San Diego, Miami, Chicago, Boston or San Jose, renting your place could make you up to $30,000 a year.

Airbnb

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If you’ve got a hobby you love, it could be a great money-maker. Sites like Etsy and ArtFaire make it easy for you to post your creations, including: jewelry, clothing or artwork. Not so artsy? According to April Dykman from Forbes, “If you aren’t crafty but you have a good eye for raw materials and vintage finds, you can set up an Etsy shop selling things like antique buttons, vintage clothing and yards of thrifted fabrics.”

Get Crafty

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Join YouTube’s Partner Program and get paid if one of your videos goes viral. The average Partner is paid between $5 to $7 per thousand video views. So, if you’ve got some footage the world’s been waiting for, post it and see what happens.

Get Paid on Videos

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This is just a preliminary list of options to earn more money.With the internet and the sharing economy, there are so many different ways to make cash on the side.

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If you’re feeling a little strapped, you could also think about different ways to save – including calling Freeway and paying less for your auto insurance! Call us now at

888-871-7555 for a free quote.