If you’re like me then you’re probably looking for some easy cash to make on the side…aka some side hustles for 20-somethings! I mean, money makes the world go round, right?
Or keeps you from being broke.
And if you’re a 20-something fresh out of college then you have hit the right blog page. If you’re new here then let me introduce myself…
Hey, I’m Kelsey, also a 20-something pretty fresh out of college. After graduation, I spent a year just trying to figure out this thing we call adulting and realized I don’t have a clue how to do it! Then I asked my friends, co-workers, family, dog, etc. for help too and they were just as clueless.
So, I began researching and wondering, is there anywhere that helps us along the journey? When I couldn’t seem to find just what I was looking for I decided to create it myself.
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That’s when I began writing and sharing about everything I was learning while walking through the stages of my 20’s that so many of us go through. I want to offer guidance in a way that was counter-cultural. Advice that actually gave sound information and legitimate help.
I decided to call this blog GoodPointGrandma. If you’re part of our community then you know that #beinga20somethinggrandma is something we strive for here. What exactly does that mean? It means we try to be wise like a grandma and take wisdom and apply it to our lives.
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You see, one thing I kept hearing from older and wiser “grandma’s” was that your habits, your knowledge, your future success, well it all begins in your 20’s.
Your 20’s are a defining decade.
They are the years where you will set up the right habits, or they are the years you will flop. You’re 20’s may arguably be the most important years of your life. And that’s because it’s the years where you set up the entire rest of your life. I choose to set it up for success.
That’s why #beinga20simethinggrandma means taking the right steps for a successful life. It means not seeking immediate gratification, but growing wealth over time. It means working hard at paying off debt, investing into retirement accounts month after month, and pursuing your dreams with slow consistent action.
A 20-something grandma goes against the flow.
But I don’t just write about how to set up the right money habits in your 20’s. I also share all about career tips, healthy living, Christian values, book reviews, life tips, and more. So, stick around and join our community by signing up for the weekly coffee date in your inbox below.
Now let’s get on to the best side hustles any 20-something can do, because to me they basically require no hustle at all! These seven side hustles for 20-somethings feel more like an easy-breezy way to boost your income at the time of life when you need it most.
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The side hustles for 20-somethings that actually work:
1. Take Surveys
Looking for ways to make money in your 20’s? Surveys are my best recommendation for a side hustle in your 20’s.
Why? Because it’s been something I’ve been doing for years. I wish I had tracked how much I have made so far but at least a couple hundred dollars! And it takes me virtually no time.
Not just saying that either.
How it works: the survey pops into my inbox, I log in and take it. It takes less than five minutes most times. And the next day I have three dollars. (This example is with Pinecone Research)
Three dollars starts to grow and before you know it, taking surveys gives me extra money to fund my latte problem. (And pay off some debt!)
I take the surveys while I’m watching YouTube videos and I feel like I’m getting paid for doing nothing! The surveys are actually really cool most of the time too. I just did one on a product I would love to see in the stores because it is such a healthy alternative and I totally geeked out.
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Sometimes the companies will even send you free products to try and give your review on, which is exciting too. And one of the best parts is that it gives you a voice.
You get the chance to give your opinion on products that might or might not be hitting the shelves at the store down the road. Companies want to hear directly from consumers on what they want, and surveys are a great way for them to introduce new products and see what kind of reaction they get from consumers.
Surveys are an amazing option out of all the side hustles for 20-somethings in this post and I would definitely get started with them right away!
Here are my favorite ones:
Nielsen Panel
Ipsos
Toluna
2. Rent Out Your Place
Do you have extra space? Maybe an extra room you could clear out over the weekend? Or a guest house nobody lives in?
That could be cash in your pocket! Put it up on Airbnb and you could easily make $1,000 a month but by being a host to people that need to crash somewhere in town for the night.
Renting your place is an easy side hustle out of the side hustles for 20-somethings because it’s passive income if you have space already available.
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3. Start A Blog
Blogging has become my passion. Starting a blog was the best thing I did for myself after college.
I worked hard in college, and if you’re like me when college came to a close, I didn’t know what do with myself. I had so much free time yet nothing to pursue to keep me going. Anxiety hit me like a rock out of the sky and I knew I needed something to keep me focused.
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That’s when I saw a friend posted a blog post on Facebook. She was able to share her heart on the topic, and after reading the post I realized there could be a lot of potential here.
Never did I actually expect that I would be able to make money blogging! Now I have a creative outlet, something I can create and make with my own two hands, a way to share my passions with the world, and the chance to make a side income while doing it.
Becoming a blogger might just be the best decision of my life so far in terms of career and pursuing the life I want to live. If you have any inclination at all to start a blog, then just go for it and do it today!
The investment is 100% worth it.
Myth: You don’t even need to be a great writer to be a blogger. Funny right? Or super creative for that matter (I’m not!) You really just need passion, determination, hard work, and the joy that comes with doing what you love.
Starting a blog is the best out of the best side hustles for 20-somethings on this list in terms of long-term growth.
Click here to find out How To Easily Start A Blog Today and get going on a side-hustle that has the potential to exponentially grow before your eyes!
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4. Drive Your Car
You probably already have a car, so why not use it a bit more to bring in some extra cash. I’m sure you’re already spending a lot of money on your car anyways, between the repairs, gas, car insurance, the list goes on!
Side money could help you cover those expenses and why not let this side hustle be the one out of these side hustles for 20-somethings that you do in all your spare time.
When you don’t have to schedule this in, you might as well do it! Consider signing up for any of these programs below to see how you can do work in your pajamas and on your schedule.
Not too bad if I do say so myself…
Uber
Uber Eats
Instacart
5. Walk Dogs
If you’re a puppy lover (which who isn’t?!) then I have the perfect option for you. The side hustles for 20-somethings above may be easy, but what could be better passive income than holding cute pets all day long?
Enter Rover. This is a pet sitting job where you can gain that extra income on the side and become a mastermind on all things pets.
Only sign up for Rover though if you actually like pets. I swear a pet mom can sense your love for her pet before you walk in the door! And if you do, now is your chance to cuddle them all day long.
I used to think in college that babysitting was the best option when it came to getting extra money for textbooks. But now I look back and wish I heard of Rover because it is probably an easier form of babysitting.
The pet won’t wine, throw a temper tantrum, hit you, beg you to play princess or require a pick-up from dance lessons. The pets on Rover will just probably need to be walked, fed, and cuddled, and literally, any 20-something can do that.
Sign-up for Rover today to make side money from the side hustles for 20-somethings that require little to no work. I promise it’s better than babysitting your neighbor’s kids.
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6. Network Marketing with Essential Oils
It was right at the end of my last college semester that a friend invited me to her online essential oil class. She had previously mailed me a sample of essential oils in a roller bottle and I was loving using it here it there.
At the end of the class, I decided to purchase the Young Living starter kit with several oils and a diffuser. After it arrived I started learning more and more about the amazing benefits essential oils have on our health!
After being an avid user for a few months I decided to start sharing about it with others and began selling starter kits to friends and family with my referral link! Before I knew it I was making over $100 a month which covered the cost of my monthly purchases from Young Living!
Basically, I was getting my supplements, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothpaste, household cleaning products, dish soap, laundry soap, and more for free! Plus, not to mention all the essential oils. And the best part was that Young Living gives you cashback to buy more products for free!
It was the best side hustle for me after college and I am still doing it today! If you are interested in getting started in your own network marketing business (there is so much potential with no limits!) then check out this page of resources or email me for more information: info@goodpointgrandma.com
I’d love to have you on our team!!
Click here to get going on this amazing side hustle for 20-somethings. Or check out these pages first:
How Essential Oils Help Me Accomplish My Goals In My 20’s
How To Easily Incorporate Essential Oils Into Your Life
7. Freelance Your Work
If you are naturally creative then consider freelancing your work out. Naturally gifted people can make easy money doing something they love already. And I mean, that’s super easy money.
Consider Fiverr if you are naturally good at editing, proofreading, designing logos, etc.
Check out their website and see what different services they offer. You might find one that you already do for fun and is an easy mindless hobby for you. Simply create a profile on Fiverr to show others your work and you’ll be getting paid before you know it.
You could also do voiceover work, data entry, and other business skills on the site. The options are endless it seems.
Fiverr is a full-time income for several people which I think is just amazing, so give it a go and see what you can do over there for some money on a hobby you’re doing anyway.
There you go, seven side hustles for 20-somethings. But wait, there’s more!
Bonus tip: gain a new skill so that you can get a more detailed and higher-paying side-hustle in the future.
Here are some more side hustles for 20-somethings – great options if you want to make an investment first:
Let me know what side hustles for 20-somethings you’ve tried and what works for you! I’d love to hear in the comments!
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I did not know so many, for example I am registered only in Toluna, but it is a disappointment I never go well for any survey. How is it possible?
Some surveys are only in US and Canada:/ hopefully some other options would work well for you like renting out a room with Airbnb!
These are all great ideas! I remember reading about passive income and I think your post encompasses most of the ideas, I would also add using those “money back” options on some credit and debit cards. I made quite a bit of money last year from that alone!
Yes, great point Irina! Those are good if we know how to manage our money and credit cards well! Thanks for sharing(:
Wow, this is such an inspiring post for anyone, regardless of the age. I like how you have mentioned, ” When I couldn’t seem to find just what I was looking for I decided to create it myself.” This show such a good mindset and we shall stop waiting for something great to happen or wait for someone to feed us. Instead, we need to be pro-active.
Thank you so much! Yes if we can’t figure out, we just keep trying! Giving up is never the answer(:
My 20 something daughter has done much of this! I have completed surveys for 2 years in a row and paid for all of my Christmas presents doing surveys. It’s a great way to make a little extra money.
Yes, it is a fantastic way to get so much extra cash and it’s super easy! Glad it’s been working for you(:
Definitely good ideas. Everyone needs an extra cash every once in a while. It’s great to start saving! Cool ideas!
Xo
Candace
http://www.thebeautybeau.com
Thanks Candace, so true!!
My daughter is looking for side hustles. She’s expecting soon and wants to stay home with the baby for a bit.
Oh you should definitely forward this page on for her, there are a lot of good ones here!
Wow! That was amazing! I love the ideas you share to us and it will help others in the future! Thanks for sharing all of these!
Thanks Gladys, I am so glad I could help!
The new gig economy makes it easy to find a variety of side hustles to help supplement your income or earn extra money.
Totally agree Cindy! Everyone should have a side hustle, it’s so easy!
I swear I wish Air b n b & Uber was around in my twenties. Those only started booming like in the last 3 years and what a coicidence thats when I left my 20s lol these 20 year olds are lucky!
Ugh! Haha but good thing there’s no age limit on it either(:
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