Ashley loves her day job teaching math, reading and science to fifth graders in Washington state. But like many other teachers, Ashley relies on a side hustle or two to get by.

As you start to think about your New Year's resolutions, improving your finances might be high on the list. A survey by Origin for 2025 found that three-quarters of the 85% of Americans who set a New Year's resolution made a financial goal, most commonly around increasing their income.