22 Easy Ways To Make Money Fast

Is it close to the end of the month and you are already out of cash?

Are you a few bucks low on your rent? Or do you need a new gadget and can’t afford it on your salary?

Are you a student and in need of extra money (don’t students always need extra money)?

There are ways to get extra cash and fast without breaking the bank. You are going to learn about some of the easy ways to earn some fast cash in this article. You can make between $50 and $1000 or even more. It all depends on your attitude and approach to money making methods.

Let’s dive in.

Online Opportunities

1. Take Paid Online Surveys

This is one of the easiest ways to make money online today. You can get paid for taking online surveys. There are websites like Survey Junkie that pay a decent amount for surveys. These surveys are created to help companies learn more about their consumers. This helps them serve their consumers better.

Completed surveys earn you virtual points that can be redeemed. Most come in the form of Paypal payments or gift cards. These surveys are easy and can be taken in your free time. They only take a few minutes to complete. Taking surveys is one of the fastest ways to make money online.

Recommended paid survey sites include:

• PineCone
• Panel Opinion
• Swagbucks
• SurveyBods
• New Vista
• Prolific

Sites like Swagbucks also pay for watching videos and playing games.

2. Write An eBook

This is one of the proven ways to make some quick cash. There are tons of problems people are dealing with and need solutions. You can research those solutions and put it in an eBook. (e.g. Natural Solution to Stretch Marks). People suffering from stretch marks are going to find it valuable and wouldn’t mind paying for a copy.

You need to ensure your guide or eBook is of high quality and helps people to solve their problems. It can be on any topic or subject. But it needs to be solution-oriented.

You can publish your eBook on Amazon Kindle Store and earn 70% on each sale. There are other online publishing platforms such as Kobo, Lulu and Smashword. Publishing is way to earn passive income for many years.

3.  Freelancing

Another viable way to earn money online is freelancing. This is simply selling your digital skills online. Online platforms like Flexjobs and Upwork are some of the most trusted freelancers. You can also sell your services to PeoplePer Hour or Fiverr. You can set up your account and build your own freelance business with zero capital.

You make money by helping people get things done. You can perform services that are relevant to your expertise. These can include writing, editing, web design, graphic design, music, translating, and more.

Freelancing gives you the freedom to work whenever you want and earn as much as you want to, there is no cap!

For long term success, ensure you meet deadlines. You should also deliver outstanding service and get reviews from satisfied customers. Doing these helps increase your visibility and attract more clients.

4. Website Design

Another service you can render to make money fast is web design. Are you good with Content Management Software like WordPress, Joomla and Bootstrap? You can build websites for business owners.

How do you find clients? Reach out to local businesses in your neighborhood. Tell them how getting a website will boost their revenue. Offer to help them build a professional website for a fee. You can make between $1000 and $2000 monthly building websites for local businesses.

5. Start A Blog

Another way to earn some good money online within a short time is to start a blog. You can start a blog around something you love or a topic you are interested in learning more about. Starting a blog is inexpensive.

You can buy a domain name for less than $10 on Namecheap and have your blog hosted on their server for a low fee.

If you stay focused, the blog will start paying you well in no time. You can make money through your blog by promoting affiliate products. You can also create your own digital products and sell them to your audience.

Odd Jobs

6. Walking Dogs And Pet Sitting

Another way to make some fast cash is walking dogs and pet sitting. Sites like Care Pet Care, Rover, and Tailster are all about connecting dog owners to dog walkers. You can talk to pet owners that live in your neighborhood.

You can earn between $10 and $30 for a 30 minute walk. You can also walk more than one dog at the same time. Dog walking is also a great way to stay fit.

7. Baby Sitting

Babysitting is one of the fastest and easiest ways of making money. You can get jobs on sites like Care.com and Sittercity. There is a verification process to ensure that you are qualified to take care of kids.

Once you get hired, you can meet the family and the kids. You can earn up to $12 per hour.

You can also speak to parents in your neighborhood to take care of their kids while they’re at work.

You should know basic healthcare guidelines and CPR. Don’t forget to ask for a brief medical history of the kids and what to do in case of an emergency.

8. Photography Cash In

This requires some level of professionalism and a good camera (if you don’t have one or can’t afford one, you can rent one). If you have a knack for photography, you can cover events for your friends, and people in your community. You can post on social media and people who need your service will contact you.

You can also take pictures and upload them to premium image sites. These include sites such as ShutterStock, Getty Images and Adobe Stock. You get paid anytime one of their members downloads your photo.

9. Narrate Audio Books

In recent times, audio books are beginning to gain wider appeal. This is because a lot people are always on the move and don’t have time to sit down to read a paperback book.

Do you have a good voice? Maybe it is time to make money off your voice. Online platforms like ACX give an opportunity to connect with authors. Become a narrator of audiobooks and make good money.

10. House Cleaning

These are basic house grooming routines but as basic as they are, it can be hard for a lot of people. Some would rather hire someone to help them do it.

Do you love to organize and arrange the library and pantry? Do you like to alphabetize or color code? You should offer those services to people around you and get paid for doing it.

Even if you don’t like cleaning and organizing, it is a good way to make money. You can make between $30 and $100, depending on the nature of the cleaning.

Platforms like Amazon Home Services creates opportunities for you to meet potential customers.  The first place you should be looking is in your neighborhood. Talk to people in your area, the number of people who don’t mind paying for such services will surprise you.

11. Gardening

This is a relatively easy way to make money fast. Walk around your neighborhood and offer to mow your neighbors’ lawn. The more lawns you mow, the more money you make.

You can also make more money by weeding out the edges and decorating and taking care of the garden.

12. Be A Personal Shopper

This is another money making venture you should give a shot. A lot of people are either too busy or too lazy to go grocery shopping. They will always prefer to get someone to shop for them for a fee. Apart from groceries, they will also pay you to get them other items they need.

Use your social media pages to connect with people in your neighborhood. You can serve as their personal shopper and get paid when you complete your task. If they like your service, they might introduce you to people in their circle. This will give you access to new clients and make more money.

Use Your Vehicle

13. Drive Uber Or Lyft

This is a good way to make money on your free days or weekends. This is something you can do on your own terms. You can work during rush hours, evenings, or late nights.

This is something you can do alongside your regular job. The pay per hour differs from city to city because the bustle is higher in some cities than the others.  You have to figure out what works best for you.

All you need is a work permit, a valid driver’s license, and a car.

14. Rent Your Car

Instead of leaving your car in the garage for days, you can make some fast money by using it for Uber or Lyft. You don’t have to drive yourself,  you can rent it to someone else.

Car owners can use websites like Getaround to rent out their cars and make some quick money. Your car is secure because Getaround offers $1 million primary insurance coverage.

Setting up an account on Getaround is not tricky. Submit your car details and availability.

15. Delivery Rider Or Driver

Many people shop online these days. People can buy everything they need online and use a delivery service to bring their items to their home. Do you have a car, bike, or motorcycle? Great! You can work as a delivery agent for people within your city.

Apps like Uber Eats accept private delivery drivers and riders. All you need do is sign up on the apps and you’ll get trips in your neighborhood. You can also contact big food chains, local takeaways, or stores for delivery jobs.

Deliveroo also is open to new riders, you can make fast cash by signing up with them and taking deliveries. You can earn up to $20 per hour. On sites like PostMates, it can be as high as $25 per hour.

16. Designated Driver

Do you have a car in a smaller town where Uber, Lyft, or any other mainstream car service don’t work. You can make money by being a designated driver. Give your number for families to call. You can also talk to restaurant managers, bartenders, or club managers. They can call you for their clients, especially when they have a little too much to drink. You drive them to their destination, and you get paid.

Sell What You Don’t Use

17. Thrift Pre-loved Wears And Items

Need some money to fix something but out of cash? You should consider selling some of your old stuff. There are clothing items in your wardrobe that you don’t wear and will not use again. You can sell them.

You can clean your closet out and thrift those at a lower price than you bought it. You can make more money by reaching out to your friends and family, and help them sell clothes they no longer use.

To make more money, you can even spread the word to thrift other people’s pre-loved and used clothes. You can offer them a cut of the proceeds, they’ll be more than happy to do business with you.

Poshmark and Ebay are recommended for such sales.

18. Sell Old Textbooks On Amazon

At the end of a school year, you are left with books that you probably will not use again. Other students cannot afford to buy new books will need these.

What do you do? Sell to them. You need to make sure the books are in good condition (if there are any defects, state them in the ad). List it on Amazon, your Campus page or any online pages college students visit. Freshmen or prospective users will find them and pick it up for a fee.

You can also buy from students at the end of a school year and resell to new students when the next semester begins. This doesn’t need much effort. You just rinse and repeat.

19. Sell Old Notes Online

Online platforms like Stuvia offer services where you upload your notes. They take a percentage of your profit and in return do all the marketing for you. It is best if these notes are typed and put in PDF format.

The good thing is you make money per download, cool right? You also get to determine the price (but don’t forget students are the ones buying).

Nexus Notes also offer similar services.

20. Sell Your Games, Devices And Tech Stuff On Craigslist

The need for used gadgets is on the rise and is another cool way to make quick money. You can even collect used items and resell them. If you need to, you can repair or give a new look to some of the old items. These items are not hard to find. Family and friends have old phones, laptops, computers, games and other items you can put up for sale.

Other

21. Rent Your Extra Space

You can rent out your extra room on Airbnb. It is a nice way to earn some money, especially if you live in an upscale area or in a major city or tourist location. You can even rent out your place for the weekend and crash at your friend’s.

Rent Like a Champion provides insurance coverage up to one million dollars. It covers liability and damage to property. Make sure your guests are comfortable so they can give wonderful reviews about the house.

You can also decide to rent your apartment for shooting movies or commercials. Another option is to rent your garage, basement, attic, or even an extra room as storage space. There is nothing bad about that, you are only trying to raise some cash fast.

22. Cashing In On Your Job

You can ask for a raise from your employer or boss as it may apply in your situation. You make more money than you usually do if your boss obliges your request. It doesn’t hurt, does it? Be prepared and state your reasons why you qualify for a raise, be confident and ask.

You can also pick up extra shifts and outsourced jobs to make money. It’s a good way to have some extra cash on payday.