It’s never a bad time to start a side hustle. But perhaps one of the best times to start is in your 20s.
Millennials have several advantages when it comes to side hustling. In most cases, they’re fresh out of school, could usually use the extra cash, and have few responsibilities, resulting in more free time.
Make the best use of your twenties by starting one of these side hustles today.
1) Rent out a room
Have extra space to spare? Renting out a room is the perfect option for millennials.
Renting out space on sites like Airbnb can be a fun and profitable way to get to know people from all over the world. Whether you have an extra couch, room, or a whole separate house, you can make money on Airbnb.
2) Start freelance writing
I started freelance writing in my twenties, and I can’t say enough positive things about it. Freelance writing is easy to complete from anywhere in the world, and you can earn quite a bit of cash while doing it.
Freelance writing allowed me to pay off my student loan debt entirely. For any millennials in similar situations, I highly recommend freelance writing.
3) Tutor
Tutoring is perfect for anyone just out of college who is looking to earn some extra money on the side. If you specialized in any particular subject, you can find tutoring clients to share your knowledge with.
Here’s 8 places to find tutoring clients.
4) Care for others
Need to earn more money on nights and weekends? Then becoming a caretaker could be a great option for you.
There are many ways you can work as a caretaker, depending on what your interests are. You can house-sit, watch cats or dogs, babysit, or assist the elderly in their homes.
Whatever you like to do, it’s fairly easy to find caretaker gigs. Check out sites such a Care.com or Rover.com to find work near where you live.
5) Start a blog
Of course, we think blogging is one of the best ways for millennials to make money. As a blogger, you get to run your own business all while writing about the topics that interest you most.
Plus, if you keep at it, blogging has the potential to be a very lucrative side income for you.
Anyone can start a blog. In fact, we even have a free step-by-step tutorial below to show you how to do it.
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6) Practice graphic design
Have an eye for design? You can work as a freelance graphic designer to earn extra money on the side.
You can work on a freelance basis by yourself or you can sign up for services such as Fiverr or Upwork to offer your creative services for a set rate. Pick and choose the projects you want to work on and build your portfolio as you go.
7) Sell on Etsy
Have a passion for crafts and arts? Take advantage of your talent and sell your homemade items online.
With websites like Etsy, it’s never been easier to find dedicated buyers for your homemade goods. In fact, you can ship your crafts all around the world, and make a pretty penny while doing it.
8) Work in social media
For any millennial who spends their days on social media, it may seem like a dream to be able to earn money by creating social media plans for companies.
Social media is always changing, so companies are constantly looking for specialists to handle their online presence.
9) Drive for a rideshare
Anyone with a car, a license, and a clean record can drive for ride sharing services such as Uber. The best part about driving for Uber is that you can set your own hours and drive as much or as little as you want.
This is a perfect gig for anyone who can drive in the evenings and on the weekend, since that’s when the highest demand is. The bigger the demand, the more the rates increase, meaning more money in your pocket.
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Did you start a side hustle in your twenties? If so, what did you start doing? Do you wish you would have started a side hustle in your twenties? Why or why not?
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Blogging is my favorite side hustle, and I think it is especially a good option for anyone who is able/willing to put in time before seeing results. If you need to start making money right away, doing some freelance writing while building your own blog is a good option.
That is a great point Marc – and that’s exactly what I am doing! Freelance writing is a great way to connect with other bloggers, learn what makes for successful content, and earn an income while you’re growing your own blog.
These are some solid side hustles right here. I started my blog when I was 29. I’ve made a decent amount of money from it since then.
One of my favorite side hustles!