The fervent anticipation of Taylor Swift’s UK Tour in 2024 has sparked unique economic opportunities for her dedicated fanbase known as Swifties. Particularly, the sale of Taylor Swift-inspired merchandise, such as Swift-themed friendship bracelets, has become a lucrative endeavour for enterprising fans. Reports indicate that some sellers on platforms like Etsy have earned up to … Read more
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Danny Trejo, an insurance agent who started grow-at-home citrus business Via Citrus in 2020. Where did you find the inspiration for your side hustle? I started working on Via Citrus shortly after moving to New York City, inspired by the nostalgia for the citrus groves of Central Florida. I … Read more
Vending machines have become an unexpected and popular investment trend, according to a new Wall Street Journal report. On paper, the side hustle looks simple. Buy a secondhand machine, which the WSJ estimates would cost about $1,500, fill it with candy and soda from wholesalers like Sam’s Club and Costco, mark up the price by … Read more
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Alaa El Ghatit, founder of LifeOnRecord. LifeOnRecord is a service that lets people phone in stories, memories and well wishes for someone celebrating a birthday, retirement, wedding or other special occasion. The recordings are put onto a keepsake speaker or a vinyl album. Image Credit: Courtesy of Alaa El … Read more
Polyamory is in right now, at least according to The New Yorker, New York magazine, and even The Wall Street Journal. “Ethical non-monogamy isn’t new (The Ethical Slut, the polyamorous bible, came out in 1997), and it isn’t exactly mainstream, but it isn’t so fringe either (or reserved for those who live in the Bay … Read more
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Kyle Kazmer, a wealth partner at J.P. Morgan Advisors and avocado farmer who has a side hustle listing his property on Sniffspot, a marketplace that allows you to rent out your yard as a private dog park. Image Credit: Courtesy of Kyle Kazmer When did you start your side … Read more
This article originally appeared on Business Insider. It’s the holiday season, and workers are finishing up for the year and prepping their out-of-office messages while also thinking about budgeting for holiday travel and considering who they still need to get gifts for. While some people may be able to lean on a bonus or pick … Read more
