May was another month of grinding. While I didn’t hit my income targets for side hustles, I did bring in extra cash—and every dollar helped cover bills, reduce debt, and push me a step closer to financial freedom.
Here’s how my side hustle income broke down this month:
💼 Consulting
- Total Earned: $390
My consulting work continues to be a reliable side hustle, and I’ve started putting in extra hours to increase my income in this area.
📦 Reselling
| Date/Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Various platforms (eBay, OfferUp, Facebook) | $12 |
| $19.80 | |
| $25.50 | |
| $17 | |
| $10 | |
| $11 | |
| $17 | |
| $11 |
Total Reselling Income: $123.30
I didn’t list as consistently as I could’ve, but I’m seeing sales slowly trickle in. For June, I’m doubling down with more listings across eBay, Facebook Marketplace, and OfferUp, and even considering a garage sale to clear out inventory and generate quick cash. Some things I was able to sell (all things from around my house, no new items were sourced): CD or Vinyl Records, Books, clothes and random knick knacks. You can see from the breakdown of prices of items sold, they are not huge amounts but it added up.
💸 Other Extra Income
- Rakuten Cashback: $96.32
- Unexpected Homeowner’s Insurance Refund: $314.62
It’s always a great surprise when a check shows up that you weren’t expecting. That refund helped cover a utility bill and let me redirect a little more toward debt payments.
🧩 Side Hustle Total for May:
$390 (Consulting) + $123.30 (Reselling) + $96.32 (Rakuten) + $314.62 (Refund)
= $924.24 Total Extra Income
🔄 Earning Smarter, Not Just Harder
While part of that came from an unexpected homeowner’s insurance refund, I still crushed my target—and that win gave me the momentum and motivation I need to go even harder in June.
To keep the extra income flowing, here are the small but steady habits I’ve been maintaining:
- 📸 I scan receipts with Fetch Rewards to build up points I can redeem for gift cards
- 🛍 I always check Rakuten before online purchases to earn cash back
- ₿ I use Lolli to collect free Bitcoin—no purchase required! With BTC reaching new highs recently, I’m holding onto what I’ve earned in hopes of a bigger payout later
- 🧠 I regularly submit applications for surveys and research studies that offer compensation
- 💰 I recently started using Debbie, an app that rewards you with real cash for completing tasks and learning about debt payoff strategies
As of now, I’ve earned $42 with Debbie—just $8 away from my first cashout. I’ll be doing a full review soon, but so far, it’s been a fun and motivating way to stay engaged in my debt-free journey.
🎯 Looking Ahead to June
In June, my side hustle strategy includes:
- Pushing myself to list daily on resale platforms
- Hosting a garage sale or two
- Taking on more consulting hours
- Staying consistent with cashback apps and survey submissions
- Hitting my Debbie cashout goal
Even though my side hustle income isn’t massive (yet), it’s working. And every little bit is helping me build momentum toward the life I want—debt-free, financially secure, and full of possibility.
