Side Hustles & Summer Gigs: Turning Seasonal Work into Long-Term Income
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Join us for this week’s #CreditChat as we dive into the world of side hustles and summer gigs! Discover how seasonal work can be more than just a short-term fix—and learn strategies to turn it into lasting income. Whether you’re looking to boost your budget or build a new career path, this chat is for you!
Topic: Side Hustles & Summer Gigs: Turning Seasonal Work into Long-Term Income
When:Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3 p.m. ET.
Where: Join the live hashtag discussion
The panel will include: Jeanne Kelly: Credit expert, identity theft expert, speaker and founder of JeanneKelly.net; Felicity Watts: Author at American Consumer Credit Counseling; Anthony Weaver: Founder of AboutThatWallet.com; Ilyce Glink: Real Estate and Financial Wellness expert, author, speaker, entrepreneur and founder of ThinkGlink.com; Gabrielle Olya: Lead Writer and Editor at GoBankingRates.com; Nia Adams: Speaker, Real Estate Investor, Author and Founder of PerspectivesChange.com Rod Griffin: Senior Director, Consumer Education and Advocacy, Experian; Jennifer White: Consumer Education and Advocacy Team, and Christina Roman: Consumer Education and Advocacy Manager at Experian.
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Questions we will discuss:
- What are some of the most accessible side hustles or summer gigs for beginners, and how can someone identify which opportunities have long-term potential?
- What financial or legal considerations should people keep in mind before starting a side hustle?
- What are the key signs that it’s time to investmore seriously into a side hustle?
- How should people manage income from side gigs—especially when it’s irregular or cash-based?
- What are some smart ways to reinvest earnings from a seasonal job to build long-term wealth?
- Are there tax strategies or tools that can help side hustlers stay organized and compliant?
- What low-cost marketing strategies can help seasonal workers attract repeat or year-round clients?
- What mindset shifts are necessary to go from “extra cash” to “entrepreneurial thinking”?
- How can people stay motivated when juggling a full-time job and a side hustle?
- If you could give one piece of advice to someone hoping to turn their summer side hustle into a sustainable source of income, what would it be and why?
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