"I don't like money"... said no one ever.  If you're not hustling with extra side gigs to earn a little extra income this year, here's why you should start.

I have a full-time job, but with all the extra time I have in my day it's so easy to pick up extra side hustles to make my bank account happy - and myself!

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Thrifting isn't just a hobby, I've found tons of bookcases, nightstands, tv stands, and home decorations on peoples' curbs that I've turned into a profit!  Over the last few months, I've made a few hundred extra bucks to throw in savings.  I'm forever a side hustler now!

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It would be nice to find side hustles that pay more, though.

Tons of people take on dog sitting, online tutoring, or star as extras in movies in Chicago.  There's so much more you could do!  Let me blow your mind really quick.  Ever thought about video editing, graphic design, or being a vlogger?  Yeah, all side gigs that pay WELL.

Here are the 10 top-paying hustles around the country:

  1. Motion Graphics Designer - $52.71/hr
  2. Web Developer - $52.32/hr
  3. Writer, Blogger, Vlogger - $42.11/hr
  4. Actor - $41.01/hr
  5. Acupuncturist - $40.51/hr 
  6. Video Editor - $40.13/hr
  7. Vacation rental host - $37.69/hr
  8. Social Media Manager - $35.62/hr
  9. Sound Engineer - $35.62/hr
  10. Videographer - $34.56/hr

From the list, can you guess what pays the most in Illinois?

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This Is The #1 Highest Paying Side Hustle in Illinois

A Web Developer coming in at $39.47/hr.

Not your thing?  No worries!  Side hustles are all around us, you just have to figure out what suits you best and piques your interest.  Just make sure you're profiting and not losing money.  That's the worst.

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