I tested side hustles for 100 days — 3 I still use

Jackie Mitchell, a 28-year-old content creator in Columbus, Ohio, turned to side hustles when she and her husband needed extra money for a down payment on their first home. She documented a TikTok series with the goal of making $100 a day for 100 days, focusing on reputable gigs she could start for free.

Three options have stuck with her because they offer simple work for solid pay and fit into spare moments. Swagbucks is her go-to for low-effort earnings. The site pays in tiers for completing levels in mobile games, so even if she doesn’t hit the top reward she still earns something.

She follows guides on the Swagbucks subreddit to find worthwhile games and also uses surveys and receipt uploads, though game offers are her main method. Playing a few hours each night while watching TV, she estimates she might make about $200 over two weeks. She also uses focus-group platforms and Prolific.

United States, Columbus, Ohio

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