I make $1k a month with the oldest side hustles in the books – you don’t have to leave your home and only need paper

A TIKTOKER has revealed how she makes thousands of dollars per week using this old-school side hustle.

The TikToker said she’s brought in a second income after realizing that companies are willing to pay people to write and mail letters on their behalf.

Nicole Marso’s online platform (@ nicolemarso ) is dedicated to helping people find second income streams. She urges her viewers to follow her account to receive new ways to make more money.

“The coolest thing about this side hustle is it’s beginner-friendly,” she said. “So literally anyone can do it.”

“Do you know how to write a letter? Do you know how to mail a letter? This is a side hustle you can do,” she said in the video .

MAJOR EARNINGS

Marso said this is one of the “oldest” side hustles you can do.

The TikToker said she has been writing and mailing letters as a side hustle since January 2024.

“This is the only offline side hustle that I know of where you don’t have to build a team, you don’t have to recruit, you don’t have to sell products, you don’t have to do any of that stuff,” she added.

A major selling point to this side hustle is that you can determine how much money you’re making.

“The cool thing about this side hustle is there’s no income cap so you can literally make as much money as you want to,” Marso said. “Or if you need a little extra money, you just write a little bit.”

Marso’s video has gained mass attention online with nearly 10,000 likes and over 4,000 comments.

More than 7,000 people saved Marso’s video, meaning they can find it easily on the social media platform.

GETTING STARTED

Marso has a link in her bio which gives more information about how to get started and some disclaimers about the side hustle.

The TikToker does mention that viewers who live in Michigan , Idaho , Montana, Washington , Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Canada cannot partake in this side hustle.

For those who can participate, the benefits include “flexible working hours, no experiencer required, remote working, and unlimited earning potential,” as stated on Marso’s page .

Currently, those who are interested can pay a $25 fee for Marso’s virtual guide.

Side hustles and tax implications

The extra income made from side hustles may need to be reported to the IRS.

If you receive more than $600 in gross payouts from a selling platform like eBay, the site will issue you a Form 1099-K to use in your tax return.

Individuals should calculate their adjusted gross income, taxable earnings, and deductions for the year.

Once they have that, they can use the 1040-ES form to calculate estimated taxes.

“This Unrestricted eBook will teach you everything you need to know about writing envelopes for money,” the website states.

“This comes with a FREE Facebook group that will keep you updated on any changes, tips and tricks.”

According to Forbes, side hustles are thriving in today’s tough economy.

According to a new study conducted by One Poll on behalf of Herbalife, 40% of Americans are turning to side hustles and 48% of them started solely to make ends meet.

With inflated prices, it’s not surprising that people are searching for a second source of income.

Meanwhile, an entrepreneur says she makes thousands of dollars in extra income each month thanks to her LinkedIn side hustle.

And another TikToker shared how to make a major profit with a few tools and a simple side hustle.