October Newsletter

• Word of the Week

• Gig work refers to short-term, freelance jobs that allow you to earn money on your own schedule. Think of it as being your own boss! Gig Work provides flexibility and freedom for students. For example, driving for a rideshare app or delivering food with a delivery service are popular gig jobs. These flexible gigs can help you earn extra cash and gain valuable work experience. 

• Question of the Week

  • Q: How much can a creator on TikTok make if their video receives 1 million views? 

  • A: Between $20 and $40 (or 2-4 cents per 1,000 views) (Influencer Marketing Hub)

• Money Ideas

  • Use your gig work earnings to help pay for school. 

    • By setting aside some of your gig income for college expenses like tuition or textbooks, you can make a dent in those costs. Plus, making small payments on student loans while you're still in school can help keep your debt manageable.

• Gig Work Ideas

  • Deliver Food

  • DoorDash, Uber Eats

  • Deliver Groceries

  • Instacart, Thumbtack

  • Help People Move/Errands

  • TaskRabbit, Thumbtack

  • On Demand Chauffeur

  • Lyft, Uber

  • Wrap your car in advertising 

  • Carvertise, Wrapify

• Word of the Week

• Financial Related Events

September

• • • 27 (F) | Last Day to add classes or drop classes with without a fee

October

• • • 02 (W) | FinLit Contest Begins: 

      • • Attend FinLit Workshops to be added to the raffle (end 12/4)

    • 09 (W) | FinLit Contest Begins: 

      • • Time for Payback; A College Life Simulation (ends 10/30)

    • 02 (W) | Grades and Financial Aid Workshop @ 12pm (Zoom)

    • 19 (Th) | Budgeting 101 Workshop @ 12pm (Zoom)

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