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If You Want To Work Outside, The U.S. National Park Service Is Currently Hiring

Kate Streit  |  November 17, 2017

Are you the outdoorsy type and wish you could make a living off your love for nature? Well, today is your lucky day: The National Park Service is hiring for a variety of positions across its U.S. parks for next…

Dream job alert: Get paid to put together puzzles

Kate Streit  |  November 15, 2017

Update 11/16/17: Bummer! It looks like this job has been filled. When I was a kid, my grandfather was always working on a massive 3D puzzle. I didn’t really understand what was so exciting about building a replica of the…

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American Express Is Hiring Work-From-Home Customer Service Reps—And The Pay Starts At $15.73 Per Hour!

Augusta Statz  |  November 15, 2017

Important Update 11/19 12:15PM:  Looks like these American Express jobs are no longer available. However, some of the Jackson Hewitt jobs mentioned below are still available.  Whether you need extra money this holiday season or, you know, all year long,…

6 entry-level jobs that pay more than $90K

Kate Streit  |  November 10, 2017

You probably think that it takes an advanced degree and years of experience to score a high-paying job, right? While a formal education and significant experience in the field are required to begin earning the big bucks in many industries,…

Dream Job: Cancun Will Pay You $10,000 A Month To Take A Vacation

Haley Otman  |  November 9, 2017

Traveling is expensive. So, why not get paid to explore instead? You could bring home $10,000 per month to visit Mexico and brag about your trip.

5 blue-collar jobs that pay more than $100,000 a year

Tricia Goss  |  November 8, 2017

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Blue-collar jobs…

How this 28-year-old makes millions buying items from Walmart and reselling them on Amazon

Kate Streit  |  November 6, 2017

Just a few years after his quitting his accounting job, 28-year-old Ryan Grant is a business owner with profits in the six-figure range. This enterprising young man had the idea to turn his college side hustle into a mega-successful business.…

Meet the people making thousands of dollars a month pet sitting

Kate Streit  |  November 2, 2017

Looking for a side hustle so you can make some extra cash? Have you ever considered pet sitting or dog walking? Many people have tried their hand at these gigs so they could get themselves a little extra dough. But…

Whole Foods Posts 71 Percent Increase In Quarterly Profits

Whole Foods Is Looking To Hire 6,000 New People

Tricia Goss  |  October 31, 2017

Soon after Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods, it promised to lower prices on the retailer’s health, natural and organic food offerings. This could be the end of the store’s nickname of “Whole Paycheck.” Now, they are taking it a step…

These 20 companies are looking to fill part-time, work-from-home jobs

Haley Otman  |  October 23, 2017

Interested in bringing home some extra cash without dragging yourself into a stuffy office? You might want to consult this employer cheat sheet.

How to make money selling vintage ads from your old magazines

Augusta Statz  |  October 17, 2017

If you happen to be the owner of a large collection of vintage magazines—whether through inheritance or intention—don’t rush to the recycling center. It turns out that the ads inside these magazines can be worth quite a bit of money…

Lindt Chocolate has part-time, remote jobs open in 20 states

Kaitlin Gates  |  October 13, 2017

The Lindt Chocolate company is looking for more than a dozen employees for remote work and you could be one of them.

You could get paid to drink beer (yes, really!)

Augusta Statz  |  October 4, 2017

Secret Hopper is a company that’s determined to make your beer-drinking experience even better. If you thought going to a brewery and having a couple of beers was already fun, you’re going to love this even more. This service will…

Disney will pay you to travel the world

Kate Streit  |  October 3, 2017

Have you always dreamed of going on a globetrotting adventure? Do you also happen to be a Disney fanatic? If you can answer yes to those two questions, we have some amazing news for you.

This work-from-home job is perfect if you love surfing the internet

Augusta Statz  |  September 29, 2017

This is going to go down at the very top of your “dream job” list—and it’s a position you never knew existed. Leapforce is hiring people to test out search engines. So, if you consider yourself a Google search pro,…

17 ways for introverts to make and save money

Carina Wolff  |  September 25, 2017

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.It’s hard…

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This Work-From-Home Scam Is Using Names You Trust To Lure You In

Kaitlin Gates  |  September 22, 2017

A new scam is targeting those looking to work from home by using names you trust to lure you in. How can you avoid becoming a victim to these crooks.

App Car Service Startups Continue To Irk Traditional Cab Companies And Regulators

This couple with 5 kids makes up to $1,500 a week as Lyft drivers

Kate Streit  |  September 19, 2017

While you might think that you can't make enough being a Lyft driver to cover your daily latte habit, let alone support of family of seven, Sam and Susen Meteer will prove you wrong. They manage to pull in between $800 and $1,500 a week working for the burgeoning company.

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Love to learn new things? This online research job pays $13 an hour

Jessica Suss  |  August 29, 2017

If you're a lifelong learner who is looking to earn some extra cash, doing freelance research could be the perfect job for you!

This company is hiring lots of entry-level, work-from-home transcription positions

Kate Streit  |  August 25, 2017

The idea of working at home is certainly alluring. Whether you’re looking for more flexibility to balance your responsibilities as a parent, or just want to ditch your daily commute, making your house double as your office definitely has its…

Kaplan is hiring for tons of work-from-home jobs right now

Winona Dimeo-Ediger  |  August 25, 2017

If you’ve been searching for a work-from-home opportunity with amazing benefits, you need to check out the latest positions available at Kaplan. As one of the largest providers of education and testing preparation services, they have a lot of work…

How one man used his bargain-hunting skills to pay off $50,000 in debt

Winona Dimeo-Ediger  |  August 25, 2017

When Glen Zubia graduated from college in 2010, his student loans, car loan and credit card debt added up to a daunting $50,000. Working as a graphic designer, Zubia could barely cover his minimum monthly payment, so he decided to…

This Dream Nanny Job Pays $129,000 A Year And Includes Access To The Family Maserati

Augusta Statz  |  August 23, 2017

This is the ultimate nannying gig. Way better than any babysitting you did in high school—that's for sure! It pays $129,000 along with many other perks.

Work-From-Home Jobs That Don’t Require Talking On The Phone

Carina Wolff  |  August 13, 2017

A work-from-home job is perfect if you have kids at home, but so many of these jobs require talking on the phone. And for many people, this isn’t an option. Whether you’ve got a lot of background noise, your work…

Have a great love story? You could get paid $300 to share it

Kate Streit  |  August 10, 2017

Everyone loves a good love story. If you have a rom-com-worthy relationship story to share, you may be able to cash in on it.

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12 well-paying jobs for people who don’t like writing

Steve Milano  |  August 9, 2017

Many jobs require writing and the communications skills, even when those jobs aren’t necessarily in the communications field (e.g., editor, journalist, advertising copy editor, blogger). Writing proposals, reports, memos, regular emails, customer-service letters, sales pitches and other communiques is a…

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Apple has dozens of work-from-home jobs open right now

Carina Wolff  |  August 8, 2017

Some people love going to the office, while others much prefer working from home. Good remote jobs can be hard to come by, so it’s especially exciting when super reputable companies list work-from-home jobs on their website. Apple has a…

Why Women Have More Side Jobs Than Men

CNN  |  August 4, 2017

A recent survey showed that more than 44 million Americans have a side hustle. The majority are Millennials, and more women take on side jobs than men.

This woman’s side gig is now making her $1 million a year

Carrie Murphy  |  August 3, 2017

Need inspiration to get that side hustle going? Look no further than the story of Luisa Zhou, who quickly grew her coaching business to $1 million in just seven months—all while working a full-time job. Luisa recently spoke with Forbes…

If You Have One of These Pyrex Bowls, It Could Be Worth Big Bucks

Jessica Suss  |  July 31, 2017

It's time to clean out your kitchen cupboards–you might have a vintage Pyrex bowl in there that's worth thousands of dollars.

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Disney is hiring work-from-home customer service reps in select states

Kate Streit  |  July 30, 2017

If you’ve always dreamed of working for Disney, now’s your chance! If you’re lucky enough to live in Texas, Georgia, Nevada, Florida or North Carolina, Disney Store is hiring guest service representatives in those states. Even better, you can do…

Salesforce is Hiring More Than 100 Employees to Work From Home (With Benefits!)

Jessica Suss  |  July 17, 2017

Salesforce, the cloud-computing company, is hiring 150 employees from across the country to work from home. Oh, and they have amazing benefits.

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7 popular companies that will let you work from home

Marie Rossiter  |  July 17, 2017

Here are a few of the most attractive companies to work for in 2017 who are also hiring for work-from-home/flexible positions.

How to make $2,000 a week doing odd jobs for people on TaskRabbit

Steve Milano  |  July 14, 2017

If you're handy and in need of some extra cash, you'll definitely want to check out TaskRabbit or similar services such as Handy or Thumbtack.

Tech company searching for kids for voiceover work

Winona Dimeo-Ediger  |  July 3, 2017

If you have a child between the ages of three and five who speaks English, then Appen needs your help. It needs young children to help with voiceover work.

This app helps you find paying side gigs in your city

Megan Fenno  |  July 2, 2017

With more people taking on side jobs, Shiftgigs is helping connect people with the gigs they're looking for through an easy-to-use mobile app.

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Here’s why you should consider curb painting this summer

Jessica Suss  |  June 5, 2017

If you have a few extra hours this summer and want to make some extra cash, consider curb painting. It's surprisingly lucrative!

You could have a dime worth $1.9 million—here’s how to tell

Tricia Goss  |  May 29, 2017

Many rare and valuable coins are in circulation today. In fact, the rarest, most valuable dimes could net you from $385 to a whopping $1.9 million.

These women are making a living as real-life mermaids

Jessica Suss  |  May 25, 2017

These women make a living as real-life mermaids at the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Florida. Is the gig as awesome as it sounds?

This chart shows more than 200 ways to make money online

Natalie Southwick  |  May 23, 2017

This incredibly helpful graphic from SurveySpencer lists more than 200 different resources and ways for you to make money online.

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This guy makes an extra $20,000 a year flipping garage sale finds

Jessica Suss  |  May 23, 2017

Picking is the act of buying and reselling items you find at garage sales or thrift stores. If you know how to do it right, it can be very lucrative.

This Instagram influencer earns almost $20k a year

Jessica Suss  |  May 8, 2017

An Instagram influencer is someone who gets paid to promote brands and products online. And one woman has made it into a profitable side job.

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You can make money as an after-school chauffeur for kids

Jessica Suss  |  May 4, 2017

If you live in California and have nothing to do after school, you should consider becoming a driver for HopSkipJump, the ride-sharing app for busy parents.

This Work-From-Home Customer Service Job Offers Full Benefits

Brittany Anas  |  May 3, 2017

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Job alert!…

Travel blogger made $1.5 million during round-the-world trip

Haley Otman  |  May 2, 2017

Johnny Ward left home with empty pockets. A decade later, the Irish blogger has made an unbelievable $1.5 million from writing about his travels.

This American Express Job Allows You To Work From Home Full Time (And Has Awesome Benefits!)

Augusta Statz  |  May 2, 2017

Want to work as a Collections Specialist for American Express from the comfort of your home? American Express is hiring for a full-time remote position.

This AAA Work-From-Home Job Pays Up To $23 Per Hour (Plus Full Benefits!)

Bridget Sharkey  |  April 28, 2017

AAA is looking for work-from-home travel agents to help customers book their vacations. AAA needs reliable people to join their customer service team.

Indeed Will Pay You Up To $5,000 To Refer People To Jobs

Sarah Kuta  |  April 27, 2017

Job site Indeed wants to pay you to refer those people to jobs posted on its website. And they're willing to pay you up to $5,000 for the right candidate.

Cigna Is Hiring Dozens Of Work-From-Home Employees (With Benefits!)

Sarah Kuta  |  April 26, 2017

If you're looking for a job that will let you work from home, considering applying to health insurance company Cigna.

Cable Company Has Work From Home Customer Service Jobs Available

Marie Rossiter  |  April 25, 2017

Tired of commuting to work everyday? Sutherland Global Services wants customer supper team members to fill work from home customer service positions.

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