Plus, this side hustle delivers fast pay and a flexible schedule
How We Keep Up
When prices are up too
The cost of living keeps going up-up-up, but we don't want to be left behind. The latest news from the Fed: another rate increase — because inflation remains high. How high? Check the infographic below to see the most recent figure for food price inflation over the past year. So what's a Penny Hoarder supposed to do? Here are the resources we turn to when we're worried about inflation.
Food Delivery: Fast Pay, Flexible Schedule
Cities are full of two things: amazing food and hungry people who don’t want to leave the couch. That’s where you can jump in and turn their cravings into extra cash. As a DoorDash driver (aka “Dasher”), you set your own schedule and work as much or as little as you like. Every delivery pays a base fee plus all of your tips, so the more meals you bring, the more cash you pocket. Whether you dash a few evenings a week or make it a regular gig, it’s a simple way to turn food runs into real money. Getting started is easy. You just need an insured car or bike, a smartphone, and to be at least 18 with a valid driver’s license.
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