Want to make a fresh financial start in 2025? One of the best ways to turn your finances around is to start making more money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Easy, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We understand that it\u2019s not exactly easy (or wise) to snap your fingers at your boss and say, \u201cHey, pay me more,\u201d so we\u2019ve compiled a few tips to help you earn more money, monetize your time and skills, and ultimately, double down on your own value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
See how Quicken helps you stretch your money further. There are plenty of ways to make more money \u2014 some involve your current career, others involve a little creativity. Let\u2019s check it out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The gig economy is still thriving, and the easiest way to make extra cash is to pick up a side hustle. While you can still find part-time work in the service industry, there are many opportunities to find a side gig and work on your own terms when you feel like it \u2014 you don\u2019t need two full-time jobs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019ve got a car and some spare time, consider ridesharing through Uber or Lyft. You can also deliver food via DoorDash or Uber Eats, or head to the grocery store and pick up someone\u2019s groceries through Instacart. For some real fun, take on dog walking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re handy and have some tools, consider offering your services for minor home repairs and renovations. Sell your old clothes to consignment stores like Depop or Poshmark, or post them on Mercari or eBay. The sky\u2019s the limit \u2014 think about what you have to offer and how you can make money in your spare time<\/a>. Who knows, you might even end up with a business of your own!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Having a conversation with your supervisor<\/a> at work is a great way to start making more money, but getting the ball rolling isn\u2019t always the easiest thing. If you\u2019re ready to start earning more and you\u2019ve got the track record to prove it, consider having a one-on-one with your manager and bringing up the topic. Here a few things that can help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n As always, approach the dialogue calmly and respectfully, with a clear head. There\u2019s no guarantee that you\u2019ll get the raise you\u2019re looking for, but by remaining professional and factual, you\u2019re likely to earn significant respect. Always come to the table with a percentage in mind when asking for a raise, and bear in mind that your company\u2019s overall performance will affect what type of compensation you\u2019ll receive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s clarify \u2014 a promotion is an increased salary with new responsibilities, whereas a raise is just making more money and doing the same thing. So if you\u2019re ready for some new tasks along with some extra earnings, consider talking to your boss about a promotion<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can approach your dialogue with your supervisor the same way you would for a raise \u2014 make sure to enter the conversation with your own, personal value propositions ready to be discussed. Your supervisor may very well be aware of your value, but it\u2019s important to sell yourself and demonstrate why you\u2019re the right person for the job. Be sure to underscore how your current role has given you the experience needed for the new role as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As far as compensation goes, do your best to research similar roles through sites like Glassdoor and find a reasonable salary to ask for. Believe in yourself and do your homework!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Life doesn\u2019t exactly come with a set of instructions \u2014 sometimes we find ourselves in a daily grind, only to wake up one day and ask, \u201cHow on earth did I get here?\u201d If you\u2019re dragging your feet every morning to a job that doesn\u2019t feel authentic to you (and struggling to pay the bills), it\u2019s time to consider a career change. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Start by identifying what\u2019s not working \u2014 what factors about your current gig aren\u2019t doing it for you? By knowing what you refuse to settle for, you can start the job hunt and weed out potential bad fits. Next, you\u2019ll want to assess your strengths and weaknesses and be realistic about where you see yourself. If you\u2019re currently working the saut\u00e9 station at Red Lobster, it\u2019s unrealistic to see yourself as a VP at Goldman Sachs in six months.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a look at the job market in your locale (or even online \u2014 remote work is plentiful right now), and see what jobs are in demand<\/a>. Apply for jobs that seem like a good fit, and then develop and execute a plan for interviewing and final steps. Believe in yourself \u2014 you can do it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, let\u2019s take a look at a few practices that can help you put your best foot forward. Use these tips to kick things into a higher gear \u2014 to earn even more as you invest in your own growth and personal development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Think about your habits, hobbies, and possessions, and see if you have any skills or assets that you aren\u2019t taking full advantage of. For example, if you enjoy doing things that other people generally don\u2019t (think painting, working on cars, landscaping \u2026), you can probably find a way to charge for your services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You have tons of value to offer \u2014 think about how you can leverage that value. Renting out any spare properties that you have is a great way to earn passive income; consider listing them as short-term rentals on apps like AirBnb or Vrbo. If you\u2019re an artist or a writer, try taking commissions or doing freelance writing. If you\u2019re physically active and hit the gym regularly, consider grabbing a few shifts with a local moving company and get paid to exercise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n People will pay for what they need, especially if it\u2019s specialized work or a task they really don\u2019t like doing. Take advantage of this and find a way to monetize your skillset \u2014 it\u2019s a great way to make more money while doing something you already enjoy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning new skills can pay off in the long run. By adding to your skill set, you can challenge yourself, increase your own personal abilities, and get paid for it! Whether you\u2019re learning how to mix and master music for clients, how to write code, or how to operate a front-end loader, you\u2019re adding an invaluable new tool to your arsenal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Think about what you enjoy doing and what types of skills you could learn to become more profitable. Are you into photography? Learn the ins and outs of Photoshop and foray into graphic design. Do you like working out at the gym? Brush up on your physiology and exercise science through a personal training certification. Have you been doing your friends\u2019 hair on the side for years? Consider going to a color theory or braiding class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adding new skills to your proficiencies makes you more marketable almost immediately, and the more skills you have, the more avenues you have to earn more money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Going back to continue your education is an extremely effective way to invest in yourself. If you\u2019re at a crossroads where you\u2019re feeling like a career change is necessary but you don\u2019t have the right background, going to school can definitely help bridge that gap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Start by deciding what you want to do. Are you thinking about leaving the service industry to study business at a four-year university? Do you want to break into your city\u2019s burgeoning tech industry and get a certification from a 12-week coding boot camp? Have you always wanted to get back to earn your graduate degree? There\u2019s no right or wrong answer \u2014 it\u2019s entirely up to you and what you want to do with your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Horace Mann, a 19th-century American educator, famously called education \u201cthe great equalizer.\u201d Going back to school and earning a degree or certification can put you on equal footing with many job candidates, and even put you ahead of others. If you\u2019re ready to start making more money, getting an education can be a long-term solution<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n See how Quicken helps you plan your financial future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n Continue \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nFour ways to make more money<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Start a side hustle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Ask for a raise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n
3. Earn a promotion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Look at a career change<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Tips to give you an advantage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Monetize what you\u2019re already doing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Learn new skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Go back to school<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n Continue \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n4. Leverage LinkedIn <\/h3>\n\n\n\n