Step 4: Start a Side Hustle

Now that you've got the basics down, it's time to start thinking about how you can monetize your passions. What are you good at? What do you love doing? Can you turn that into a side hustle?

Here are some ideas to get you started:

Sell your art

Unleash your inner artist! Sell your masterpieces to your parents who will buy anything you make.

Learn more about selling your art

Write a book

You've spent years writing emails to your parents asking for money, now it's time to write a book about it! Sell it to them for triple the cost.

Learn more about writing a book

Start a YouTube channel

Monetize your procrastination! Create a channel where you can watch cat videos all day.

Learn more about starting a YouTube channel

Remember, the key to financial independence is not just about making money, but also about finding a sense of purpose and fulfillment. Or, you know, just making money.

Good luck, and don't forget to pay off your student loans!

Next: Step 5 - Create a Budget