10 Side Hustle Ideas You Can Start on Your Own

On the surface, the state of America’s economy looks rather robust. With the unemployment rate near a 50-year low, one might expect to find a mood of general contentment in our fair land. However, the closer you look, the less rosy the situation appears. A recent Gallup survey of US workers highlighted the fact that even after a decade of steady economic growth, job dissatisfaction is nonetheless widespread.

The data confirms what most of us know, intuitively, to be true. We need more from life than just “a job” — we need emotional fulfillment. We need self-actualization. And considering the soaring cost of housing, education, and health care, we also need more money.

If this resonates with you, have you given any thought to starting a side hustle?

Now, I don’t suggest this lightly. After all, side hustles require some degree of initial investment, and half of all small businesses fail within five years. However, with some smart planning, talent, and plenty