12 Ways Women in the 1950s Made Extra Money — I Tested Every One

The furnace man handed me his estimate on the back of a business card. Thirteen hundred and forty dollars. He said it gently, the way a doctor says something you were hoping not to hear, and then he went back up my basement stairs to wait in his truck while I stood there holding the card. So I gave myself thirty days and twelve old-fashioned ways to earn money — every one of them something a woman could have done from her own kitchen or front room in 1955. Baking, mending, eggs, piano lessons, ironing, refinishing furniture, and more. One rule I wasn't allowed to break: divide every dollar by the hours it actually took. In this video, I'm sharing exactly what I earned, what it really cost per hour, and whether the furnace ever got paid for. 👉 These are things that worked for me — always check your own local rates and rules before you start any of these yourself. New videos a few times a week. Subscribe so you don't miss the next one 🤍 #frugalliving #sidehustle #1950shabits #makemoneyfromhome #extraincome