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Geld genug: Nebenbei reich werden: Was funktioniert wirklich?

KI-Agenten, Airbnb, Vinted oder Instagram: Mit welchen Side Hustles lässt sich wirklich Geld verdienen?

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Geld genug: Nebenbei reich werden: Was funktioniert wirklich?

"Make some money with a few clicks, become rich while sleeping, or earn thousands of euros in addition to your main job." That's what social media often makes it seem like, as if the next lucrative side hustle is just a mouse click away. But what really lies behind these popular side income streams? In this installment, we take a closer look at the most popular side hustles.

We discuss AI agents, Amazon dropshipping, social media channels, Airbnb rentals, and renting out space on platforms like Vinted. We also examine less conventional revenue sources, such as mobile phone antennas on personal property, garage rentals, or renting out one's own apartment as a film location. We clarify which business models actually generate money, which are primarily hype, and where the effort is often underestimated.

Additionally, we explain when the tax office gets involved, which taxes apply, and why most seemingly passive incomes require significantly more work than TikTok videos promise. In "Enough Money," Jan Guldner (THE TIME) and Laura de la Motte (Handelsblatt) discuss financial matters together twice a week. We welcome questions, feedback, and criticism at geldgenug@zeit.de. [Advertisement] Learn more about the offers of our advertising partners here.

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