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3 Weird Ways People Are Making Money in 2025 — Are They Worth It?

From scooping dog poop to breeding worms, discover some weird but potentially profitable side gigs helping Americans close the living wage gap in 2025.

GOBankingRates · Sep 8, 2025

She's Not Real, But The $2K Monthly Profit Is: How One Seller Uses An AI 'Mom' Influencer To Drive Her Sales On Etsy

On Etsy, where buyers routinely perform reverse image search to verify a product is truly artisan and not drop-shipped, authenticity is the ultimate currency. This is what made a recent story from the subreddit r/digitalproductselling all the more curious. A post  ignited a debate pitting AI ethics against entrepreneurship in…

Benzinga · Sep 7, 2025

"Candle Sand" Is the Easy Way to Turn Your Favorite Vessels Into Candles — Without Ever Having to Melt Wax on the Hob

If you've ever tried to make your own candles, you'll know it's not as easy as it seems. Well, until you try using candle sand instead

Livingetc · Sep 5, 2025

The Future of Online Marketplaces: How Cross-Listing Is Reshaping E-Commerce

Online marketplaces are multiplying at a pace nobody predicted. From fashion reselling apps to niche platforms for collectibles, buyers now have endless choices on where to shop.

inkl · Aug 29, 2025

Does Trump’s tariff on small packages mean no more cheap online shopping?

A longstanding exemption that let people skip import fees on packages valued at less than $800 ended on Friday

The Guardian - US · Aug 29, 2025

Trump Ends De-Minimis Exemptions To All Countries: How This Will Impact Your Online Shopping

President Donald Trump’s executive order, which ends de minimis exemptions, is set to take effect on Friday. This will effectively close the duty-free shipping loophole that allowed small commercial packages worth $800 or less to enter the United States without being subject to taxes or tariffs.

Benzinga · Aug 29, 2025

Dear Etsy Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for August 29

The "de minimis" exception for low-value goods from all countries ends on August 29.

Barchart · Aug 28, 2025

‘I’ve used it every day for 48 years’: 42 forever gifts that last – and won’t end up in landfill

Say no to throwaway this Christmas! From tools and jewels to tartan rugs and teapots, here are the pressies you’ve given or received that have stood the test of time

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2025

How To Start Making Passive Income From Scratch

Check out how you can start generating passive income from scratch right now, even if you're new to the concept.

GOBankingRates · Aug 26, 2025

Postal services around the world suspend deliveries to US: how will it affect you?

Suspensions including from Australia and Europe come after Donald Trump removed a rule exempting parcels worth less than US$800 from his tariffs

The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2025