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10 Simple Ways to Make Extra Cash

Budgeting can be hard. It can be hard to make extra money between jobs or broke college students. So for those in a bind and looking for some extra income, there are ways to get money to help you meet rent or pay off those bills piling up. We have a few suggestions, like online work that earns extra money, so you can make ends meet or save a little more. 

Be a Bookkeeper

Did you know you can make up to $23 an hour just through online work? You can help out small business owners by becoming a bookkeeper. However, you don’t actually have to be a CPA to actually do this task. All you really need is a basic understanding of computers and a drive to help business owners. It’s an excellent opportunity for people trying to work from home part-time or for people fresh-out-of-college. Zip Recruiter reports that freelance bookkeepers can make at least $23 an hour, which is way more than minimum wage jobs and a lot of other side-jobs. So, if you’re looking to get a better understanding of bookkeeping, you can take the Bookkeeper Business Launch online course.

Online Teaching

Fresh out of college with a degree that you’re not quite sure what to do with yet? Put that degree to good use and become a part-time teacher or tutor! The website Education First is an international tutoring program that’s looking for tutors to teach English to kids aged 5 to 10. You can pick your own schedule and can make between $15 and $20 an hour, according to PayScale. What’s not to like? Education First isn’t the only place that offers online tutoring jobs, either, websites like Indeed.com and Care.com always provide opportunities to tutor students in your area. Teaching kids can be a great way to earn extra income!

Dog Sitting with Rover

Okay, who doesn’t love dogs? They’re so sweet and cute and always so happy to see you! It can be kind of sad if you don’t have a dog, but Rover can help you get that puppy fix! Rover is a website that connects people who need dog sitters or dog walkers with people who would love to look after their precious pooches. On average, Rover dog sitters can earn $1,000 a month, according to operations director Kristen Forecki.

Get Paid to Lose Weight

Okay, so we’ve just entered the new year, which means a lot of people have new years resolutions that they’re trying to stick to. A popular resolution is for people to lose weight, and if that happens to be you, then boy do we have some great news! The HealthyWage app will actually pay you for losing weight! HealthyWage has you enter your goal weight and an amount of time to achieve it. After that, you’ll place a bet ranging between $20 and $500 a month, according to the HealthyWage website.

Become a Freelancer

One of the most popular side-hustles is to become a freelancer. You can be a freelancer in almost every industry, from writing to accounting to web development. There are several freelance websites like CopyPress and Gigster, that can help you get started finding freelance jobs for whatever you’re interested in.

Deliver Food

You’re probably one of the millions of people across the world who have used at least one form of food delivery service. Whether it be UberEats, Waitr, Door Dash, or any other third-party delivery service, odds are you’ve either used them or seen them before. The great thing about this job is that you get to set your own schedule, and the job isn’t overly complicated. All you have to do is pick up the customer’s food from a restaurant and deliver it into their hands. It’s easy, and you get paid instantly!

Take Some Online Surveys

Earning money through online surveys has seen massive growth over the past few years, and a lot of college students will take surveys to help them get a little extra grocery money. Research companies across the globe are always looking for new members to answer surveys and test products. For just a few minutes of survey taking, you can earn points that are either paid as cash or rewards. Survey Junkie, Swagbucks, and InboxDollars are all popular choices for survey takers.

Drive for Cash

Probably the most well-known side hustle out there, a lot of people will drive for ridesharing apps. All you need is a clean driving record, a fairly new and well-kept car, and authorization to work wherever you live. Easy, right? As long as you’ve got all those things, then you’re good to go with popular companies like Lyft and Uber. You can choose your own schedule and make a lot of money while you do it. According to MarketWatch, Uber drivers can make an average of $364 a month. That's extra money in your pocket. 

Donate Blood or Plasma

This is a lesser-known option for making extra income, but giving blood or plasma can get you a nice bit of cash at the end of the day. Depending on if your blood type is rare or common, you can make between $20 to $50 per donation, according to Entrepreneur. Plasma is a little different and more complicated than donating blood, but it’ll get you just a little bit more depending on how much you give.

Rent Your Spare Room with AirBnB

Got a spare bedroom that no one ever really uses? You could have an untapped goldmine just waiting for you. With travel on the rise for wanderlusting millennials, many people are choosing to book with AirBnBs instead of expensive hotels. If you live in a good tourist destination and don’t mind having a new person crashing with you for a few days, then renting out a room for an AirBnB can be a great option! Entrepreneur reports that people renting out their houses or rooms for AirBnB can make a median of $440 a month!

Last Updated: January 09, 2020