Side Hustle Sidequest
Turn Spare Moments into Real Growth
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Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is stop trying to be productive. Last week I could feel burnout approaching, like a cloud on the horizon. This week, it arrived. Work has been busy, mentally and emotionally. Even though I work from home most of the time, I had several trips across the country.…
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This October update highlights key wins in personal finance and side hustles, including achieving debt freedom, earning from cashback, matched betting, and survey apps, and growing an investment portfolio with a 6.3% return. It explores strategies combining Amex, Avios, and Everup for smarter spending, alongside creative income streams like Etsy. A reflective look at balancing…
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This post explores the value of failure as part of personal growth and financial progress. When a weekly side hustle goal falls short, it sparks a reflection on resilience, imposter syndrome, and the importance of learning through setbacks — both in work and life. A reassuring reminder that progress often begins where perfection ends.
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Turning spare moments into real growth So, here we are, the crux of the plan: the Trading212 pie. To be honest, I’m still not entirely sure how I fell into investment platforms in the first place. I think it started when I moved house and didn’t want my pension rebate to simply vanish into thin…
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Turning spare moments into real growth Another way I’ve been trying to earn a bit of free side cash is through surveys. Basically, there are a bunch of apps that pay you to share your opinions—consumer habits, brand preferences, that sort of thing. I first came across it through side hustle content on TikTok, and…
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Turning spare moments into real growth In the beginning, there was ChatGPT. Honestly, I was just playing around. I had recently decided—quite randomly—that I was going to take £1,000 from my pension rebate and invest it in the stock market. No grand plan, just curiosity. I opened a Vanguard ISA and a Lifetime ISA (Moneybox),…