Thrifty Squad
A blog for broke people.
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 […]
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! […]
Are you looking for another side gig to earn extra money online? Well you’re in luck! UserTesting is a company that connects web testers with websites and apps that are looking for people to provide feedback on their browsing experience. You don’t need any specific experience to apply, although some tasks require you to meet certain criteria to perform the […]
What is Gigwalk? Gigwalk is an app that allows you to pick up small money-making tasks for things like mystery shopping and website evaluation. Not just anyone can post a gig- so don’t expect to see offers to get paid for helping carry in groceries or put together IKEA furniture. Instead, the gigs come from brands and retailers that choose […]
The Information Age that we live in is a strange era. On the one hand it’s become easier than ever to connect with long-lost friends and meet people across the world. Yet on the other, we’ve created a bizarre alternate reality where sneezing pandas and once-forgotten Rick Astley music videos become pop culture legends thanks to the internet. When […]
When it comes to side gigs, sure there’s always Uber driving or food delivery. But doesn’t it sound nice to make some money on the side while you sit at home in your pajamas? Here I’ve compiled a list of five work-from-home gigs that you can sign up for to make money from the comfort of your living room! Appen This […]
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 […]
You might not realize this, but the audiences you see on television for TV shows, sporting events, press conferences, and political rallies often include PAID audience members. These paid audience members work as “seat fillers” who help fill in empty seats and assist with the optics of the event when the organizers want the appearance of a full crowd. While it […]
For my YouTube video on this topic, click here! I’ve worked as GrubHub Delivery Driver and thought I would share my experiences for those that are interested in applying for this job and want to know what’s it’s like. Hopefully you’ll find this helpful! What is GrubHub? GrubHub has been around a long time (since the late 90’s, which is […]