Opting for grocery delivery? It’s convenient, but be aware of the extra price.
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Your car is just sitting in the driveway or garage, costing you money. Maybe it’s paid off (hooray!), but gas and maintenance add up. You might as well use those four wheels to make some cash. Here’s how.
The obvious choice: Rideshare
Uber and Lyft are at the top of the rideshare game, and it’s worth considering if you enjoy driving and are a people person. Don’t get too chatty, or your reviews might not be great. You’ll have to pass a screening, and then you can work on your own time to generate cash from your ride.
Many drivers do it outside a 9 to 5 job. Just think of all the people who need a lift home on a Saturday night. You’ll make $15 to $22 per hour.
Wrap it up
You’ve seen them on the street: Cars wrapped in giant advertisements. Believe it or not, it pays pretty well to wrap your car. You can make $100 to $450 per month. That might wipe out your car payment!
Try your hand at delivery
People are ordering packages, meals, you name it, all day long. Sign up as a delivery driver, and you can head out to deliver them. DoorDash and Amazon Flex are two ways to do it. Check the gas stipend, set your hours and you’re off to the races.
Be warned: Amazon and other delivery companies often have aggressive delivery timelines, so you must be on your driving A-game. Amazon says Flex drivers make $18 to $25 per hour.
Do the grocery shopping
If delivery sounds good, but you don’t want to swing by fast-food spots all day, consider grocery delivery. Remember, you’ll probably have to do the shopping, too. Some people love grocery shopping, so why not get paid for it?
Instacart, DoorDash and Shipt are popular. You’ll get a list, shop and then drop off the goods. Expect to make $10 to $25 per hour.
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We could all use extra cash occasionally to pay for stuff like family vacations or a gas tank. Fortunately, there are plenty of side gigs, from Uber to Instacart to taking surveys online. Tap or click here for 15 new ways to make extra cash.
🛒 AI-tention, shoppers: The Caper Cart is wired with AI-powered cameras and scanners that apply coupons, weigh your produce and pay right from your handlebar. Instacart owns it and paid around $350 million for the tech. If only the carts could return themselves.
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Online shopping has seen a dramatic rise during the pandemic. People took to the internet to get what they need, especially when brick and mortar shops were closed and essentials were harder to come by.
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10 ways to make extra money online
The gig economy is unstoppable. Pandemics? Social distancing? Staying home? No matter what life throws their way, hustlers will always adapt.
These days you can sell anything online. Say you’ve got some great photos on your phone camera — you can sell them online. If you’re a talented musician, dancer or voice actor, you can sell those skills online.
Suddenly, I’m not hungry: Want unlimited grocery delivery from Amazon? That’ll be $99, in addition to the $139 annual charge for Amazon Prime. It works on orders over $35 from Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods and select retailers on Amazon.com. I’ll stick with Instacart.
Jeff Bezos needs the money: Amazon’s new grocery delivery has hit the streets. For $9.99 per month, you’ll get free delivery from Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods, Rite Aid and a few local spots but only on orders over $35. You can get a free 30-day trial. Instacart is getting too expensive. Listen to this to learn how much.
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