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Not every side hustle is created equal—and some can cost you more in time, money, and sanity than they’re worth.
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Jen’s Top Pick
Jen’s favorite side hustles all center around creativity. They’re perfect for people who have a good sense of humor, enjoy writing, love sharing opinions, or can spend hours reading and talking about what they’ve learned.
She also shares practical tips for succeeding in each of her favorite side hustles, along with lessons she learned along the way. Plus, she reflects on what she would do differently if she were starting these side hustles for the very first time.
Jill’s Top Pick
Out of 50 on Jill’s list, her favorite focuses on solving real problems people are willing to pay for. Rather than relying on trends, they turn existing skills, knowledge, and resources into income. Their earning potential comes from providing practical value, whether through service, expertise, or making better use of what you already have.
She also adds where and how to thrive in these side hustles so it’s made easy for you to follow.
What is a side hustle you’ll NEVER do again
Jill would avoid nonprofit work because she’d rather run a healthy, sustainable nonprofit than work for one as a side hustle. Jen would avoid transcription work after trying it once and not even finishing the project.
Bill of The Week
Thanks Annie for sharing your bill about not paying $675 by using gift cards and every activity you’re already signed up for!
Thanks so Much for Listening!
Thanks so much for listening. We love love love reading your kind reviews of our book Buy What You Love Without Going Broke and we especially loved this one from:
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Financial awareness without all the awkwardness
This book, WOW! I stumbled upon Jen and Jill with the Frugal Friends podcast during the pandemic, while trying to change my everyday habits, especially mindless dopamine rush inducing spending and was so glad I did!
Reading this book has helped me continue even further on my own financial journey. In 'Buy What You Love Without Going Broke', Jen and Jill focus on the importance and value in value based spending, they define what that truly means, and keep it easily digestible in 3 main parts of the book!
The authors, Jen and Jill, are super relatable! I feel as though they truly help destigmatize the awkwardness of talking about finances and help you truly keep your mindset positive. The lightening rounds and action steps at the end of each chapter, truly are thought provoking and help you (re)align your focus on your financial goals! Jen and Jill truly help set you up for a positive/successful financial journey with this book and I would and already have recommended this to so many people!! Can't wait
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