Thrifty Squad
A blog for broke people.
I'm a 26 year-old who has decided to dive headfirst into the world of blogging and YouTube. Here I go- woohoo! My blog and YouTube channel cover topics related to living simply and budgeting as a young 20-something.
Instacart has seen some rapid growth over the past few years. As one of the largest grocery delivery companies in the United States and Canada, more people are ordering their groceries through the Instacart app and website than ever before. Thus, there is a need for more people to become Instacart Shoppers, or as some may call them “Instashoppers.” These […]
Do you have an extra bedroom or living space that you can share with guests? If so, it can be very simple to make money on the side by listing your space on Airbnb. Airbnb is a company that helps create fun and unique experiences for travelers around the world by letting them stay in spaces that Airbnb hosts […]
The holiday season is upon us! Now we’re all trimming our trees and hanging our stockings, along with many other holiday traditions. Unless you’re named Scrooge, most people welcome the holiday cheer that this season brings. But it’s safe to say that no one particularly enjoys the bills you’re likely to rack up either. Thankfully, there are several ways you […]
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You can make up to $100 when you donate your leftover Halloween candy to a good cause. Find out how!
We’ve all heard about Uber and the flexibility it offers as a side gig. Not only does Uber allow you to drive on your own schedule, but they have multiple options when it comes to the type of side gig you can choose. Namely Uber Eats and the various iterations of their ridesharing products such as uberX, uberXL, uberSELECT, etc. […]
There might be many benefits of FIRE. But practically, FIRE also has some darker sides that people don’t want to discuss. So here we will try to break that trend and talk about the negative aspects of FIRE.
1. Leftover hot dogs buns are your version of fancy Italian bread. When you don't have any French/Italian bread, but want garlic bread with your Italian Sausage ragu and have a ton of hot dog buns. pic.twitter.com/33MXasfXNw — I'mNotAHRHitter (@ImNotAHRHitter) July 10, 2018 2. You’ve used a credit card to pay off another credit card. 3. When the bank teller […]
Paris of the Plains. City of Fountains. Land of Postmates? Maybe that could be Kansas City’s next title. Postmates has been operating in Kansas City for the last few years and has grown in popularity over time. From restaurants on the Country Club Plaza to fast food joints across the metro to the famous barbecue places like Joe’s Kansas City, […]
What could be better than a gig that lets you earn money in the comfort of your OWN home on your OWN schedule? If you have a computer, a reliable internet connection, and are skilled at typing, then audio transcription gigs may be just the right gig for you! Unlike side gigs like Uber where you have to pick up […]
Office jobs can seem appealing when you’ve worked in restaurants and retail. Perhaps you’ve even rolled your eyes when you hear people complain about working in a cubicle as you think about all of the ANGRY customers you’ve serviced, the times you’ve “clopened” (worked a closing shift followed by an opening shift), or the public restroom toilets you’ve scrubbed. I’ll […]
If you’ve like me, you’ve played HQ Trivia over and over without ever winning anything. Perhaps you’ve even come close but still had no luck. Fortunately there are some other trivia apps out there to try that will award you REAL cash and prizes. Some of these apps are still trying to catch on so there’s less competition, while others […]
Instacart is a great company to make some extra income on the weekends or during the evenings. You may have read my blog post or seen my video where I discussed what it is like to be a Full Service Shopper with Instacart. It turns out, though, that they aren’t the only side gig out there when it comes to […]
In this video I review the cookbook “Good and Cheap: Eat Well on $4 a Day!” Buy it from Amazon here: http://amzn.to/2FRdECt If you enjoyed this post and would like more updates on making extra money and saving extra money, make sure to follow this blog by email. You can also follow Thrifty Squad on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. […]
We all like a good movie, but going out can easily get very pricey. You may have wondered about some methods for saving money at the movie theater. Below I present 5 tips for saving money at the movies. 1. Buy a MoviePass Membership I cannot understate how useful my MoviePass membership has been to me. Think of MoviePass […]
Between ridesharing gigs, delivery driving gigs, work at home jobs, and all of the various things available it can seem a bit overwhelming when you are trying to come up with ways to earn extra income. Thus I’ve come up with some strategies to help you sift through the gigs and determine what is going to be right for you! […]