Everybody's working for the weekend, and that includes people with side hustles who want their Saturdays and Sundays free for other things.
The great thing about some side hustles is you have the flexibility not to work set hours, which means you can make time at night or even during your lunch break to get a few hours to earn extra income outside of work.
Check out these part-time gigs that could be the perfect fit if you want to make some money on the side without having to work on the weekends, based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
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Online tutoring
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You can sign up to become an online tutor if you have a particular specialty on a subject and want to help others understand the topic.
You can work nights and set your own hours depending on which days and times you want to sign on to work with students online and earn around $20 an hour.
Medical data entry
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At the end of a work day, doctors and medical facilities may need information added to medical charts or data added to patient records. You can work in medical data entry to get this information together while only doing the work at night.
Medical data entry specialists may need a specialty certification, but you can also get a position with just a high school diploma and earn around $23 an hour.
Dog walker
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Working from home comes with advantages, such as using your lunch hour to make some money with a side hustle.
Offer your services as a dog walker to your neighborhood or people in your area and charge approximately $15 an hour. It will allow you to get outside and make some extra cash without going too far from home
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Translator
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Translators take written material and translate it from one language into another. Written material could include websites, marketing material, subtitles for TV shows, official documents, books, and plenty of other options depending on what you choose to translate.
You'll have to be fluent in multiple languages. You can earn a median hourly wage of more than $27 an hour, according to the BLS.
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- Swimwear and summer fashion
- For grocery savings, grab seasonal produce like watermelon, peaches, and tomatoes
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Referee
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Local sports clubs need referees for games, which could be a good option if you enjoy a particular sport and understand the rules.
You can work on weeknights overseeing high school basketball games, little league baseball games, or refereeing other sports. Some referees can make around $100 per game, according to online forums.
Writer
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Writers can take on projects that cover a variety of topics. You can become a freelance writer and write material for a particular client or become a blogger and start your own website with information and on-site ads that could make you money.
You may need a college degree for some writing positions you'll want to take on as a side hustle but it's not always necessary, and you can make an average of $35 an hour.
Web developer
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Create, design, and maintain websites as a web developer for your clients. Take on jobs such as creating and maintaining websites for small businesses or personal clients that you can work during the week with flexible hours.
Web developers can make almost $45 an hour, according to the BLS.
Bookkeeper
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Use your accounting skills to be a bookkeeper for a small business as your side job. Bookkeepers might review financial records or develop balance sheet reports for a small business or organization with the flexibility to work on the numbers at night.
You can earn approximately $22 an hour for bookkeeping.
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Nanny
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Work as a nanny taking on clients who may work late or need your help with night hours during the week after your full-time job is over. Nannies can command a decent hourly wage depending on where you live since they're often in high demand for working parents.
Nannies can make around $15 an hour but rates can go way up depending on your experience, the city you live in, and the number of children you care for.
Photographer
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Photographers can be hired to take pictures for events throughout the week that you can fit into your work schedule with some flexibility.
You might be able to take photos at night for corporate events and fundraisers or spend a little time at lunch or after work taking real estate photos for home listings and earn an average of $20 an hour.
Personal trainer
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Become a personal trainer or fitness instructor at your local gym to help others who are trying to get in shape and make around $22 an hour. Y
ou may set up a workout routine or help a client work through a particular set of exercises. You can also take your training into a class setting and lead students through a group workout routine.
Quick tips: How to prepare for economic uncertainty
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Uncertain times call for a review of expenses that goes beyond simple cost-cutting. Here are some steps for you to consider:
- Build a 6-month emergency fund. Prioritize this above other financial goals.
- Compare rates on big ticket items like auto insurance to make sure you aren't overpaying.
- Delay major purchases when possible.
- Consider a side hustle that can generate income with minimal startup costs.
During challenging economic periods, try to focus on what you can control. And remember that financial resilience isn't built overnight.
Virtual assistant
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You can work as a virtual assistant for a variety of clients depending on what projects you want to focus on and charge around $22 an hour for your services.
Virtual assistants can help write emails and letters, organize calendars, or plan travel accommodations — often all in the evening after your regular full-time gig is done.
Bottom line
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There are some great options out there to earn extra money on the side without giving up your free time on the weekend. Look for part-time jobs with some flexibility or night hours to help maximize your time.
It's also a good idea to review your budget after you take on a side hustle to see what you can do with your additional funds such as paying off debt or saving it for a particular financial goal like a home down payment or retirement.
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