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Let’s face it, all of us would like a little extra cash in out back pockets wouldn’t we? A chance to not have to worry about paying the bills or just knowing that each month you could make savings for life’s luxuries like holidays or clothes shopping, for example. Some of us are stuck with a fixed wage, so you may be wondering how else you can increase your income. So here are some suggestions that could help.

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4 ways to increase your household income

Change your job

If you want to boost your income then one of the first things you could consider doing would be to change your job. This could be looking for a promotion within your current company, changing job to go and work for a competitor for a better package, or maybe even changing your career entirely. It could mean going back to study and looking into things such as an online msw program which could help you to finally make a switch into a job that not only you enjoy but one that boosts your income as well. It can be quite hard to change your job, so there are other things that you can consider as well.

Try some online side hustles

Many people are now utilising their spare time more effectively and trying out different side hustles to boost their disposable income. This could be thing such as filling out online surveys, looking at ways to perform mystery shops or taking advantage of different online offers. Side hustles can be a great way to boost your income in small but frequent payments, and many people can really help to advance the amount of money they have coming in. There are plenty of websites online with side hustle suggestions for you to try and some can be very easy to do.

Decluttering your home and selling online

Maybe you need to think about decluttering your home. This can not only be beneficial when it comes to how your home looks, but it can also be massively beneficial in terms of making money. Selling unwanted things online and using platforms like eBay can be a great way to boost your income. Many people utilise selling platforms and go on to become resellers as part of a business. Things like clothes, shoes, furniture and vintage items all can do really well.

Budgeting and making monthly savings

Finally, it may be time to start thinking about masking some monthly savings and budgeting more effectively. But doing so, you can find some hidden savings where the extra income can be used towards your spends or savings. Think about switching providers for things like insurance and energy and get a better deal. Change your habits in your home and try and meal plan to save money on the food shop. Small changes to the way you handle and spend your money could mean big boosts to how much you have left at the end of the month.

Let’s hope this has inspired you to help you increase your income.

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Kori is a late diagnosed autistic/ADHD mom. She is currently located in Albany, NY where she is raising a neurodiverse family. Her older daughter is non-speaking autistic (and also has ADHD and Anxiety) and her youngest daughter is HSP/Gifted. A blogger, podcaster, writer, product creator, and coach; Kori shares autism family life- the highs, lows, messy, and real. Kori brings her own life experiences as an autistic woman combined with her adventures in momming to bring you the day-to-day of her life at home. Kori is on a mission to empower moms of autistic children to make informed parenting decisions with confidence and conviction.
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