How to Earn Money Today
Christmas is just around the corner and it’s usually this time of year that we look at our bank account, panic and vow to ourselves that we will do a better job at saving or earning money next year. Since earning extra income is a great way to fatten your wallet, I thought it might be fun to put together a list of the top ways that you (or anybody!) can earn an extra $500. Now let me warn you, some of these money making strategies are off the wall and some require a little work, but they can all earn you a little side income which will be a nice addition to your bank account.
If you are looking to kill a few hours:
- Become a professional line holder
- Download Gigwalk app and apply for some gigs
- Check Craigslist ‘gigs’ section for some oddball jobs
- Become a test proctor
If you love thrifting:
- Flip yard sale finds on Ebay or Craigslist
- Buy things at Goodwill and sell them on Ebay
- Buy furniture on Craigslist, give it a coat of paint or stain and re-sell it
- Sell vintage tupperware or pyrex on Etsy
If you like kids:
- Tutor
- Babysit a few nights a week
- Throw themed birthday parties
If you like sports:
- Become a referee
- Teach private lessons
- Play Fantasy Football
If you know a lot about cars:
- Buy & sell used cars on Craigslist
- Offer to do oil changes for your friends
- Teach an automotive class
- Auto detailing
If you know website & graphic design:
- Use Fiverr to sell quick graphics
- Get on Crowdspring and design logos
- Advertise your services on Elance
If you are an Apple fan boy:
- Provide private iPad or iPhone lessons
- Fix Mac computers
- Help people organize their computer files
If you love video games:
- Get a Twitch tv account and put up a donate button
- Start a YouTube channel of your live game play
If you love music:
- Teach music lessons
- Pick up some side gigs at a local bar or restaurant
If you like dogs:
- Dog Walking
- Dog Grooming
- Dog Sitting
- Clean up dog waste
If you are a neat freak:
- Clean office buildings at night
- Offer organization consultations
If you’ve got some writing skills:
- Ghost write for a business
- Offer your writing services on elance
- Write term papers
If you have a reliable car
- Drive for Uber or Lyft
- Become a delivery driver for GrubHub
- Deliver newspapers
- Carvertise
If you own a pick-up truck:
- Offer to to do dump runs
- Pick up furniture from Ikea
- Lawn mowing business
- Snow removal business
- Pick up and sell scrap metal
If you like to cook:
- Catering
- Bake birthday or wedding cakes
- Offer cooking classes
- Become a personal chef
If you know a second language:
- Become a translator
- Teach a class
If you are into fitness:
- Offer to train your friends
- Teach a yoga class
- Start a fitness youtube channel
If you love to entertain:
- Get a gig hosting trivia at a bar
- Become a Karaoke jockey
- Busking
- Rent out a room on AirBnB
If you have a lot of friends on social media:
More random ways to earn:
- Pour liquor samples at grocery stores
- Buy a Hawaii shave ice machine & sell at festivals
- Have a yard sale
- Trade in gold jewelry you no longer use
- Trade in old cell phone
Do you have unique ways of making money? We’d love to hear them! Leave a comment below!
