There’s always a need for more money. It seems like the cost of living inches higher every day and the bills keep piling up. Finding ways to make extra cash on the side will be a big help. Good news! There are a lot of simple ways to make extra money in your spare time. Here’s a helpful list.
Tutor Online
If you have a knack for teaching other people, you can earn a tidy amount of money by tutoring. Even better, you’re no longer limited by face-to-face interactions because online tutoring sites are everywhere. You can teach a variety of subjects: English, French, Spanish, Math, Science.
All you require is a stable internet connection, a good laptop, a headset, a camera, and a good grasp of your chosen subject to pass the screening tests.
Fill Out Surveys
Earn money by answering a bunch of questions online. Surveys are an effortless way to make money. While you won’t make thousands of dollars filling out surveys, it’s possible to make a few hundred.
The trick is quantity. Often, you’ll have to fill out a certain number of surveys before you can cash out. If you’re patient, the money will add up over time, and you’d have made a decent amount. Plus, some sites pay in coupons to other stores, free shopping!
Sign Up To Join A Focus Group
With a focus group, you make money by testing out products and services and giving your honest opinion. You can make a lot more money at once with a focus group than with say a survey because focus groups involve only a small group of people. Qualifying for a focus group means that you fit the particular demographic the company wishes to target, so it’s a little harder to find a good one to apply for.
Become A Freelance Photographer
Do you have perfectly staged food pictures you took on your phone? Or pictures of beautiful full moons cluttering up your camera roll?
Then you’ve already taken the first steps to make money from photography. The next step is to send your photos to any number of stock photo companies, and they’ll pay you anytime someone buys the photograph you took.
It’s a great source of passive income because the same pictures can be sold over and over to different buyers.
Become An Influencer
If you have a large social media following, you’re in luck. Businesses are clamoring for online exposure to their products and services. You can rake in the cash just by posting on your platform. To start, reach out to brands you’d love to work with to let them know you’re open to collaboration.
Drive For Uber or Lyft
Put your car to work and become an Uber or Lyft driver. If your car passes the maintenance checks, and you pass the background checks, you can earn quite a lot of money driving people to their destinations. You’re getting paid to explore your city and go sightseeing! Plus, if you’re an extrovert, there’s the added bonus of fascinating conversation with all sorts of people.
Dog Sit
Do you think dogs are the best? Are you happiest with a puppy asleep on your lap? You have a talent for dog sitting. Pet sitting is a great way to have some fun while earning money. You get paid to play fetch with the man’s best friend! There are websites where you can register to get bookings. Or you can advertise by yourself on social media platforms.
Rent Out Your Home
You can earn a lot of extra cash if you rent your spare room on Airbnb. You’ll only be charged 3% of the booking total, and Airbnb offers host protection insurance. They also give you accidental damage coverage. Clearly, while there’s a risk of letting strangers into your house, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
Become A Food Delivery Driver
You don’t even need a car for this one. Get paid to deliver with your bicycle, scooter, or motorcycle. Most restaurants no longer have a dine-in option, causing everyone to order in, so there’s a tremendous demand for food delivery drivers.
A second option is to shop for and deliver groceries. It’s the thrill of grocery shopping but with someone else’s money! If you pass the background check after signing up to work for a delivery service, this is definitely a fun way to bring in some extra money.
Earning extra cash doesn’t have to mean slaving away at a second job. The internet has blessed us with tons of ways to make money, even from the comfort of your home.