A side hustle can provide more options by generating additional income. This extra income can be used to invest, save, or spend on things you wouldn't otherwise be able to afford. It also provides a safety net in case of job loss or other financial emergencies. Furthermore, a side hustle can also provide an opportunity to explore a passion or interest, potentially leading to a new career path.

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A side hustle is a small project, launched on a weekend, that ends up making you hundreds, even thousands, of dollars. It's something you start on the side, usually while still working a day job, as a way to get additional income without taking the plunge into working fulltime for yourself. Even if you love your job, you should still have a side hustle; more income means more options.

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There are numerous success stories of people who started side hustles while working full-time jobs. For instance, Julie Deane started the Cambridge Satchel Company from her kitchen table with just $600, while still working a full-time job. Her company is now worth over $65 million. Similarly, Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia started Airbnb as a side hustle to pay their rent, and it has now transformed into a billion-dollar company. Another example is Sara Blakely who started Spanx as a side hustle while selling fax machines door-to-door. Today, she is a billionaire.

Some tips for managing the financial aspects of a side hustle include: keeping track of all income and expenses, setting aside a portion of earnings for taxes, reinvesting profits back into the business, and maintaining a separate bank account for the side hustle to avoid mixing personal and business finances.

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