Side Hustles That Made Me $500/Month

I needed extra cash. Not “quit my job” money — just $500/month to kill credit card debt.

No degree. No skills. Just my laptop and weekends. In 2025, I earned $6,200 extra with 3 side hustles. Here’s exactly how — with screenshots, apps, and payouts.


Why Side Hustle?

Average U.S. debt: $6,000. One extra $500/month = debt-free in 12 months.

Hustle #1: Online Surveys (Swagbucks)

Time: 10 mins/day
Earned: $120/month

  • Sign up: Swagbucks
  • Do 5 surveys/day
  • Cash out PayPal

Proof: $1,440 in 2025.

Hustle #2: Sell on Poshmark

Time: 2 hours/week
Earned: $280/month

  • Listed 20 old clothes
  • Average sale: $25
  • Profit after fees: $20

Tip: Take bright photos. Ship same day.

Hustle #3: User Testing (UserTesting.com)

Time: 1 test/week
Earned: $100/month

  • 15-min website test
  • $10 per test
  • Paid via PayPal

Total: $500/Month

Hustle Monthly
Surveys $120
Poshmark $280
User Testing $100
Total $500

Start Today

  1. Swagbucks: Join
  2. Poshmark: Download app
  3. UserTesting: Apply

Free tracker: Download


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