Gig and side income

Delivery, driving, tasks and freelance apps.

7 reviews · 3 guides

Reviews

DoorDash Dasher review: delivery requirements, earnings math and safety
Gig and side income

DoorDash (Dasher)

Delivery app where independent Dashers pick up and drop off orders on their own schedule. Flexible, but earnings depend on demand, costs and your local market.

Free to sign up as a Dasher, with earnings set per deliveryRead review →
Fiverr review: seller commission, gig pricing and buyer scams to avoid
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Fiverr

Marketplace where sellers list fixed-price services called gigs. Sellers pay a commission on each order, and competition in popular categories is intense.

Free to create a seller profile, with a commission on each orderRead review →
Instacart shopper review: requirements, batch pay and what to track
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Instacart Shopper

Grocery shopping app for independent full-service shoppers and in-store roles. Pay depends on batches, tips and demand, and full-service work requires a car.

Free to sign up, paid per order and batch, with tipsRead review →
Lyft driver review: insurance rules, platform fee and what drivers keep
Gig and side income

Lyft Driver

Rideshare platform where independent drivers give rides on their own schedule. Insurance and vehicle rules apply, and the platform's fee is taken from each fare.

Free to sign up, with platform fees taken from each rideRead review →
TaskRabbit review: tasker fees, local errands and how to get booked
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TaskRabbit

Marketplace where local Taskers offer home help, moving and errands to nearby clients. You set your own work, but fees and background checks reduce your earnings.

Free to browse, Tasker fees and background check costs applyRead review →
Uber driver review: driver requirements, real hourly income and insurance
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Uber Driver

Rideshare app where independent drivers take passenger trips on their own schedule. Requirements include licensed driving history, a qualifying vehicle and insurance.

Free to sign up, with earnings set by trip fares and platform feesRead review →
Upwork review: freelancer fees, Connects costs and client protections
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Upwork

Freelance marketplace for remote projects in writing, design, development and admin work. Freelancers pay service fees and buy Connects, so margins are thinner.

Free to create a profile, with freelancer service fees and paid ConnectsRead review →

Guides

gig workers taxes: 1099 forms, records and estimated payments explained
Gig and side income

Gig Workers and IRS Reporting: Forms, Records and Taxes

What US gig workers need to know about 1099 forms, self-employment tax, estimated payments and records, based on IRS and Taxpayer Advocate guidance.

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gig app earnings after costs: how to calculate real hourly pay for delivery and rideshare
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How Much Gig Apps Really Pay After Costs: A Math Guide

How to calculate what gig apps really pay after fees, fuel, vehicle costs and unpaid time, with a simple method you can use for rideshare and delivery.

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gig work safety: checklist for verifying apps, protecting accounts and staying safe
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How to Start Gig Work Safely: A Checklist for US Workers

A safety and setup checklist for starting gig work in the US: verify the platform, protect your accounts and data, prepare your vehicle and avoid paid job scams.

3 min readRead guide →