MAKE MONEY FAST:Most of us have been faced with a financial emergency. It’s definitely not a nice place to live. While we’re there
Let’s be realistic. Most of us have faced, at one time or another, a financial emergency or a simple cash crisis. It’s definitely not a nice place to live. While there are steps we can take to avoid such situations (we’ll get to that later), it’s often the last thing on our minds when we need to make money – fast.
To help you, I have compiled the following list of money-making ideas. Although some of the items included are more lucrative than others (you’ll never get rich taking surveys, for example), they all have a common theme: earning a quick buck. You are ready ? Let’s dive into the heart of the matter.
Sell your old properties
I’ll start with the obvious: sell your old stuff. After all, is there a faster way to make money? If you take a few steps down to your basement right now, or step out into the garage, I’m willing to bet you’ll find a pile of junk lying around that someone else could use:
- Old computers and video games.
- The sports equipment that your children have grown into.
- This extra bike that has never been used.
Once you’ve gotten rid of your junk, selling it is as easy as taking a few pictures and posting an ad on leboncoin or your Facebook buy and sell page.
Answering online surveys won’t make you rich, but that’s not your goal here. You need to make money fast, and paid survey sites like PaidSurveys will help you get there. In fact, you can start earning within minutes of signing up.
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PaidSurveys will pay you for each survey you complete, in the form of Paypal credits or gift cards to your favorite stores. The more surveys you take, the more money you earn. Best of all, you can take surveys while doing other things, like watching TV or listening to music, so you can earn some quick cash.
Make money with Swagbucks
Swagbucks is similar to Survey Junkie, but takes it a step further by giving you more ways to earn money and rewards. In addition to taking surveys, Swagbucks will pay you to browse the Internet, play games, and shop online. They’ll even send you a daily survey, and a daily survey, so you can earn rewards faster.
With Swagbucks, you won’t have to wait to redeem your rewards. You will need 25 euros from Swagbucks to transfer money to your Paypal account, but you can redeem your points for gift cards worth only 1 euro. When I looked at the Swagbucks rewards page, I noticed Amazon gift cards worth $3 were advertised.
Ride with Uber
If you have a good driving record, a reliable vehicle , and enjoy being around people, driving for a ride-sharing service like Uber is a great way to earn some extra cash, and fast. One of the benefits of this job is the flexibility it offers. You decide when and how much you want to work.
Once you sign up with Uber , most drivers say it only takes 3-5 days to get approved.
Deliver food with UberEats
If driving for Uber sounds appealing to you, but you’d rather not spend your time making small talk to strangers, you might decide to deliver food with UberEats . You use the app to select deliveries that are in your area. The best part is that you decide when you want to work, and how much. Remember that you will earn more money during busy periods.
Rent a room with Airbnb
If you have a free room in your home, you can rent it out to a short-term guest on Airbnb . Some people even rent out their whole house, if they have another place they can stay.
Not only is it a great way to make some quick cash, but if it’s something you enjoy, you can turn it into a regular income. One of the great things about Airbnb is that you can decide when your place will be available and at what price.
Employee Referral Programs
Any recruiter will tell you, it’s hard for companies to find good people these days. That’s why many organizations pay their own employees a bonus for successfully recommending new talent.
Depending on the position and the demand, you can receive hundreds or even thousands of dollars by bringing in a new employee. Not only is it a fast way to earn money, but it requires almost no effort on your part. You simply connect to the parties.
Childcare or babysitting
In today’s society, most families are dual earners with both parents working outside the home. This is why there is a constant demand for reliable childcare services. If you are a natural caretaker and enjoy being around them, you can make a lot of money offering child care in your local community.
Whether it’s babysitting or home daycare, it won’t take long to find your first client. Call on your friends and family to spread the word, or let your Facebook community know, and you’ll be making money in no time.
Collect rewards with the Drop app
The money doesn’t always have to come in the form of cash. Drop lets you earn points when you shop at your favorite retailers, then redeem your rewards for gift cards at places like Starbucks or Amazon.
The Drop system works by syncing with your debit and/or credit card, and keeping track of your purchases. You don’t have to worry about cutting coupons or scanning receipts to get discounts, Drop does all the work for you.
Take advantage of sign-up bonuses in banks
It’s a great way to make some quick cash. Banks everywhere are constantly struggling to find new customers. The financial services industry is very competitive, and companies know that if they can secure your day-to-day banking, they will have a chance of paying off your mortgage and making investments.
These promotions come and go, but it’s not uncommon for you to be offered a few hundred dollars when you open a new checking account at a bank, provided you meet the eligibility criteria. It usually involves hooking up to the automatic payroll deposit system and paying a few bills online, that sort of thing.
Make money as a freelance writer
If you have interest or experience in a specific field and enjoy writing, chances are you can make money online as a freelance writer. What I love about this side activity is that you can do it on your own schedule, from the comfort of your living room. Besides that, you can earn a lot of money.
Ask for a raise
Perhaps the fastest way to earn extra money is to take advantage of the job you already have. Unfortunately, many people don’t think about it and instead feel like they have to take on something more. I will end with some ways to increase your 9 to 5 income.
You’ve probably heard the saying, “If you don’t ask, the answer will always be no.” For most companies, a valuable employee is worth their weight in gold. This is partly because of the time and money that must be spent on hiring and training a new employee. Chances are your employer is willing to pay you more, but you have to ask. If you’re able to effectively communicate your value to your boss, you might be pleasantly surprised with the outcome.
Take advantage of any unused benefits
If you’re not taking full advantage of your employer’s benefits, you may be leaving cash on the table. Far too many employees don’t take the time to understand what’s available and, as the saying goes, if you don’t use it, you lose it. Read your benefits file or speak to a human resources representative if you have questions. There’s money to be made, whether it’s health spending balances, affordable insurance coverage, or employee discounts.
Ask to work overtime
Not all jobs offer this opportunity, but if yours does, consider working overtime if you need to earn more money quickly. Overtime saves you from having to do something extra in your free time, such as a second job or a side activity that takes time. Remember, the goal is to make money fast. Either way, always strive to find a balance between time at work and time off. The last thing you want is to feel exhausted.
Conclusion
At the beginning of this article, I mentioned that there are ways to avoid ending up with a lack of cash. Although we can never be prepared for every emergency (nor should we try to be), we can make life a little easier with some advanced planning.
My best advice is to build an emergency fund. It can be as little as $500, or enough to cover several months of expenses, it’s up to you. An emergency fund will not only reduce your stress levels, but also decrease your chances of having to use a credit card to cover a financial emergency, and that’s a good thing.