You know the feeling. It’s at least another week until you get your paycheck and you have a bill to pay. We’ve all been there and it’s tempting to put the bill on your credit card. That’s the last thing you want to do. Thankfully, there are ways to make fast cash to cover the bill. Here are 15 proven ways to earn $100, or more, this week.
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Pick Up Odd Jobs Near You
Are you good with your hands, or willing to perform some manual labor? Sites like Taskrabbit are a fantastic option to make quick money.
Taskrabbit has over 200 choices for work, from furniture assembly to simple home repairs. Pay depends on the task, but can be as much as $40 an hour. Pay is weekly and the app handles all payments.
Drive as a Rideshare Driver
Rideshare and delivery apps are a popular way to make money on the side. Apps like Instacart Shopper let you start accepting gigs within a week of submitting your application.
You can work when you want and have the possibility of earning tips. Pay is weekly, and some apps offer instant cash outs for a minor fee.
Rent Out Part of Your Home
Do you have a room in your house you don’t use? You can rent it out on Airbnb to earn fast money. Bookings are managed through the app, as well as payments.
If you want a relatively passive way to earn money long-term, this can be a great option.
Have Fun With Pets
Furry friends need companionship too. If you have free time, and enjoy spending time with dogs or cats, you can board them, or walk dogs, through platforms like the Rover app.
The site lets you find clients, and post testimonials. Rover claims you can earn up to $1,000 a month working through their app.
Host a Garage Sale
Do you need quick cash and have stuff you don’t use? You can organize a garage sale to host this weekend to unload some things.
Pro tip, don’t price the items. That gives you an upper hand to haggle with the buyer and hopefully earn a little more.
Selling something you’re no longer using is a legitimate way to earn quick cash. This can range from old devices you don’t use to items in your home.
Selling items is great for a one-time need. If your need goes beyond that, it’s best to look to other choices.
Donate Plasma
Selling plasma is a traditional way to make money on the side. It can also be quite lucrative, as some donation centers can pay you up to $400 a month.
Not only can it be lifesaving to someone else, you can also combine it with other side hustle ideas. If you have concerns, speak with your doctor to see if donating plasma is right for you.
Sell Your Designs
Do you have an eye for design, or do you work as a graphic designer in your day job? Sites like Redbubble let you create designs, which can be sold on anything from T-shirts to mugs.
This is more of a true side hustle, but if you need quick cash it can work in a pinch.
Rent Out Your Car
Do you have a car, but don’t always use it? You can turn it into quick cash by renting it out through sites like Turo or HyreCar.
Think of it as Airbnb, but for your car. The apps handle booking and background checks. You can earn up to $700 monthly, depending on the make, model, and year of your car.
Pick Up Gigs on Fiverr
Are you a fast worker and like to work online? Fiverr can be a legitimate choice to earn $100 quickly. Gigs range from writing thank you notes, to simple video editing, and much more.
If you have specialized skills, you can sell your services at a rate you want. Pay is weekly.
Tutor
Are you good in a subject like Math or English? You can offer your knowledge as a freelance tutor to help students grasp their coursework. Advertise your services on your social media profiles, and inform your friends to locate gigs.
Don’t just keep it to a school subject either. If you know how to play an instrument, you can offer similar services. With just a couple of sessions you should be able to amass $100 relatively quickly.
Rent Your Unused Space
Do you have unused space in your home? This could be a closet, attic, part of a garage, or something else. Similar to Airbnb, Neighbor allow you to rent this space out for cash.
They handle all administration, including background checks. You can earn up to $400 a month with this possibility.
Check For Unclaimed Money
How many times have you moved, changed employers, opened a credit card, or thought you missed a tax return? The more instances you have, the more likely you have money sitting somewhere you never received.
This unclaimed money is sitting there waiting for you to get it. Unclaimed.org is a top site to use to see if you have any funds sitting unclaimed.
There may be nothing, but it could also be found money. I’ve had this happen twice, and it was always a pleasant surprise.
Sell Unwanted Gift Cards
Do you have unused gift cards and need quick cash? You can sell them to exchange sites like Gift Card Outlets to get extra money.
You will receive less than the remaining balance. However, if you need access to money it could be enough to help you make ends meet.
Cut a Bill
Don’t overlook canceling a subscription you don’t use to free up some money. This works just as well as making money as it instantly frees up cash now, and for the long-run.
You can use a bill negotiation app like Rocket Money to work on your behalf if you don’t know where to start or what to cut.
Use a Paycheck Advance App
What if you don’t want to take on a side gig? You can use a paycheck advance app to get at least $100 in a day or two.
Just make sure that you don’t turn it into a habit, and get back on track with your budget. If you can do that, this can be a fee-free way to get cash.
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I’m John Schmoll, a former stockbroker, MBA-grad, published finance writer, and founder of Frugal Rules.
As a veteran of the financial services industry, I’ve worked as a mutual fund administrator, banker, and stockbroker and was Series 7 and 63-licensed, but I left all that behind in 2012 to help people learn how to manage their money.
My goal is to help you gain the knowledge you need to become financially independent with personally-tested financial tools and money-saving solutions.
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