So, it doesn't matter if you want to make extra money to pay off debt faster, put into savings, or simply save up for some cool trips, it never hurts to boost your monthly income.<\/p>\n
Today, I'm going to share nine realistic ideas<\/strong> you can use to make an extra $200 per month.<\/p>\n Some ideas are methods of making money online<\/a> while others are in-person side hustles<\/a>, so there's truly something for everyone!<\/p>\n My main piece of advice is to start out with a small goal, write it down, and ultimately hold yourself accountable.<\/p>\n Who knows, this $200 goal might turn into $500 or even $1,000 or more pretty fast!<\/p>\n In my opinion, one of the fastest ways to make $200<\/a> a month or more is to use food delivery apps in your spare time.<\/p>\n Gig apps<\/a> are typically one of the most flexible types of side hustles<\/strong> you can start.<\/p>\n Plus, for food delivery apps, you normally just have to be 18 or older, have a reliable vehicle, bike, or scooter, and pass a background test.<\/p>\n Some popular food delivery companies you can work for include<\/strong>:<\/p>\n My friend Grant actually hustles for DoorDash and Uber Eats<\/a> on the side, and as you can see from his hourly earnings, making an extra $200 a month isn't that hard.<\/p>\n In fact, if you can work about 15 to 25 hours over the course of the month after work, you should hit your income goal with ease.<\/p>\n Just remember to factor in fuel costs and depreciation into your earnings! If you can, consider delivering by bike in your market to get exercise and avoid spending money on gas.<\/p>\n Extra Reading – The Best Apps That Pay You For Driving<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Food delivery apps are a popular side hustle choice since signing up is quick, there's a low barrier to entry, and availability is pretty widespread (especially in North America).<\/p>\n However, if you aren't interested in delivering fast food or groceries to people, there are <\/em>other options.<\/p>\n The gig economy has created a range of other opportunities to boost your income<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Plus, many of these ideas pay around minimum wage or even slightly more, meaning you can clear $200 per month if you put the hours in.<\/p>\n Some other gig jobs to consider include:<\/p>\n If you don't think these ideas have the potential to make an extra $200, check out this screenshot of Allan's earnings on Handy.<\/p>\n I interviewed Allan about working for Handy, and he was able to make that much money in a single weekend of work.<\/p>\n Of course, gig jobs aren't guaranteed money, but if you research what's popular in your city, I believe making $200 is possible.<\/p>\n Alright, now this is definitely one of the more creative methods for making $200, and it's probably not for everyone.<\/p>\n But, the idea here is to stack cashback reward opportunities<\/strong> to recoup more of the money you spend each month.<\/p>\n If you have an expensive month coming up (like preparing for a move or buying something expensive), this idea has even more merit.<\/p>\n Some popular cashback methods you can try include<\/strong>:<\/p>\n The cashback credit card point is especially powerful since many cards pay welcome bonuses if you spend a certain amount within a certain timeframe from opening your card.<\/p>\n Many cards also have bonus introductory cashback rates or rotating cashback categories that pay around 1-5% cash back…not bad.<\/p>\n Personally, I have a basic 2% cashback credit card and I also shop online through Rakuten.<\/p>\n I don't normally come close to the $200 mark, but when I bought some expensive gear for my YouTube channel, the earnings were pretty decent at least.<\/p>\n However, I know people who travel hack and are always maximizing their credit card rewards, and they pay for their vacation each year just through points.<\/p>\n Pro Tip – <\/strong>You can also check out our Drop app review<\/a> to learn how to earn free gift cards for shopping!<\/p>\nHow To Make An Extra $200 Per Month<\/strong><\/h2>\n
1. Use Food Delivery Apps<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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2. Try Other Gig Economy Apps<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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3. Stack Cashback Rewards<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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4. Start A Blog<\/strong><\/h3>\n