With today’s economy, many people are searching for ways to earn extra money. While it is true that you can make money online by selling on websites such as EBay, Etsy, and Amazon, these methods take time, and won’t put cash in your hand for that bill that is due at the end of the week. Read on to find ideas that you can use to put extra money in your hand fast.
Hold a Garage Sale
A successful garage sale can be pulled off with just one days planning. Now, imagine how much you can make if you had a weeks worth of planning time! Search your home over from top to bottom to find anything you no longer use or need. People love to buy items like clothing, books, movies, electronics, and tools from a garage sale, because they feel they are getting the most for their money. And odds are, you have just these kinds of items laying around unused in your home.
Donate Plasma
People often overlook this as a way to make extra money. But in truth, you can get up to $50.00 for each donation of plasma, and you can donate a few times a month. Not only are you achieving your goals, but you will also be helping out someone who really needs it.
Become a “Flipper”
Many people get rid of items they have broken, or regard as damaged, even when it is a small problem, simply because they don’t know how to fix it themselves. If you have the know-how, you can take these items, fix them, and then sell them off for a profit. This can be many different types of items, such as clothing that needs a new button or zipper, a chair with a broken leg or arm, or an easy to fix television set. The trick to this is to only get the items you know how to fix quickly and easily, and without putting a lot of money into the repair. The easiest way to get these items is to search, and advertise in, your local classified ads.
Use Your Trade Skills
Perhaps you have spent some time doing construction work, or you can paint a room quickly and correctly, or you have the natural touch for planning events. You can use this knowledge to your advantage, because there are people out there who don’t have the same knowledge as you. They may need a floor repaired, a roof replaced, a room repainted, or a lawn mower engine repaired. These people are willing to pay a private individual versus a large corporation, because they know that doing so will save them money. And while this will save them money, it will also put cash in your pocket. Always be sure that you treat these people kindly and with respect. Do the best job that you can, because these people will become a great word-of-mouth advertisement for you.
Sell Old Jewelry
By no means should you go rushing out to sell your grandmother’s gold earrings, but many women do have jewelry laying around that they no longer like, came from a past relationship, or they just no longer wear. With the price of gold and silver on the rise, this is a great time to sell off that jewelry for some quick cash. But remember, only use a reputable dealer when it comes to your jewelry.