The harsh reality is that sometimes, the only way to make our ideal budgets work is to find more ways to make money. Here are fifteen ideas that could rake in some serious cash for you to set aside for a rainy day.
Online Surveys
Some legitimate sites will pay you for your opinion. It’s not always very much, but the work usually isn’t either, so it’s worth investigating and seeing if you qualify.
Virtual Assistant
Are you a type-A, capital-O organized individual? Capitalize on this by doing tasks for others online as a virtual personal assistant.
Drive for a Rideshare App
If you’re comfortable driving people around town, driving for Lyft or Uber is a fantastic way to make some extra cash.
Deliver for a Food Delivery App
If you’re uncomfortable driving people around town, bring them food instead! Apps like GrubHub and DoorDash are always looking for drivers, but even smaller grocery delivery apps are an option.
Pet Sit
Anyone who loves pets might not realize how marketable their love and care are! Start a small pet-sitting endeavor, name your price, and hang out with dogs while you make some extra cash.
Babysit
Same principle as pet sitting, but with a lot more responsibility. Babysitting is much more involved for obvious reasons, but that can also mean a higher asking price.
Sell
Most people have quite a few items they’re hanging on to, and while they no longer use them, they still have value. It’s not necessarily a sustainable way to make money, but selling some of your old belongings is a great way to make quick cash.
Be Creative
Creatives, rejoice: your hobbies can make you a lot of extra money! Websites like Fiverr are full of professionals looking for your talent and willing to pay top dollar.
Tutor or Teach
If you’re someone well-versed in anything from a language to a musical instrument, there are bound to be troves of people who are willing to pay for you to teach them.
Test Products
User testing is a crucial step for businesses that want to release new products, and they’re usually willing to pay well to have you test them. Getting into these programs is not always easy, but it can’t hurt to try!
Use Apps
Cashback apps are one of the laziest ways to make extra money; we couldn’t be more here for it. Apps like Rakuten will pay you to shop at your favorite places, and since you’re going to shop there anyway, you might as well take a little off the top.
Join Focus Groups
Focus groups are another way businesses gather intel about their products. And while they’re also sometimes challenging to get involved with, those who do are rewarded handsomely.
Rent Your Home
Airbnb is a fantastic way to use space. You already have to make some extra cash. While it can be more involved in providing a positive guest experience, many find it rewarding and even fun!
Become an Influencer
This idea is more nebulous, but leveraging your social media presence, starting a podcast, or posting YouTube videos are all legitimate ways to make money. It’s not necessarily easy, but plenty of people make decent money from even a relatively small following.
Advertise on Your Car
It sounds shameless, but if you’re looking for passive income, few things beat slapping an advert on your car and going about your business.
