Making savings is all well and good, but sometimes it simply isn’t enough. When your finances have taken a nosedive, and the threat of debt and destitution looms on the horizon, it can become necessary to increase your income – and soon.
Luckily, there are ways and means of doing this. Increasing your hours or your wages are not always possibilities, and searching for a second job can be tricky. This doesn’t mean that you have to despair. There are plenty of paying pastimes around to supplement your income – here are just three to get you started…
#1: Public Speaking
If you’re looking for a pastime that slots into your current schedule, then public speaking can be a great place to start. Your life experience will have endowed you with many skills and talents, and there will usually be people around that would like to hear about them. Whether you’re a business whiz-kid or an English Literature guru, if you have a passion that you can talk about, and that others will be inspired by, consider sharing your gift and your experiences with an audience and making some money on the side.
#2: Tutoring
In the same vein as public speaking, especial talents are something that will always be sought after. The things that you find simple in life will not come as easily to others, and this is where you can help them. Whether you’re an exceptionally talented mathematician, well versed in poetry, or a legal ace, the chances are that people will be willing to pay for your tutelage. There are always programmes seeking qualified adults to help everyone from school children through to university students. If you have the knowledge to aid them, then why not do something altruistic and get paid for it?
#3: Trading Forex
Our third and final suggestion is a little different to those that preceded it, as it involves an initial outlay. However, it is also potentially the most lucrative. Investing can be a great way to increase your income, and forex offers an ideal market for those working around an existing job and commitments. With around the clock trading hours, it is flexible, accessible, and could be an ideal way to bolster your bank account.
How will you choose to bolster your income?
