Thrifty Squad
A blog for broke people.
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
Here at Thrifty Squad, I’ve covered various restaurant delivery side gigs such as Postmates, GrubHub, and uberEATS. While restaurant delivery is an ever-expanding niche of the gig economy, I’ve been very curious about what grocery delivery was like and how it compares to restaurant delivery gigs. So I recently signed up to become a Shopper with Instacart. Check out my […]
I’ve been a Postmates Courier and have found it to be a pretty good gig if you’re looking to pick up some money on the side. As long as you’ve got a car and a smartphone, you have a lot of possibilities open to you if you are looking to become a delivery driver. Postmates is far from the only […]
After the success of companies like Uber and Airbnb, many others have tried to capitalize on the rush of shoppers and workers ready and willing to use their smartphones to find and post gigs. These companies often rely on contract workers, who work on their own schedules and are not legally considered employees. While this has come with its […]
This page contains affiliate links There are many great companies I’ve profiled in my previous blog posts for those looking for freelance gigs as delivery drivers, but one such company that I haven’t mentioned yet is also one of the biggest and most well-known: Uber! Uber has its own food delivery app that has been around since 2015 called UberEATS […]
We’ve all heard of Uber and many have been attracted to the flexibility. They are definitely a great option to check out, and you can learn more about becoming an Uber driver-partner or sign up here. It turns out, though, that this isn’t the only option if you are looking to pick up some extra money. Here are some other side gigs in the on-demand economy!