Ja3) "Side Hustle Success Earn Extra Cash with These Proven Methods"

 "Side Hustle Success Earn Extra Cash with These Proven Methods"

You don’t need to invest in launching a major business to reap the benefits of extra side income. Leveraging technology to take on small jobs and tasks can help you earn extra cash quickly. 

“Today’s economic environment is anything but stable. Having a side hustle not only helps to pad your bank account and bolster financial security but also brings psychological benefits,” says Christina Curtis, founder of Curtis Leadership Consulting. “Having more income for that rainy day brings a stronger sense of courage and willingness to take calculated risks that can advance your career.”

How to make money fast

If you’re looking for ways to make more money that don’t require a large startup investment or specialized skills—and result in quick cash—consider these options:

1: Find out if you have unclaimed property

It might sound like a scam, but there is a very real possibility that you have unclaimed property being held by the government, such as an old bank account, insurance policy, or dividend check. Finding it is one way to make money fast. Each state has its own database of unclaimed property; to find out if you have money sitting around waiting to be claimed, check this directory.

2: Sell unused gift cards

A 2022 study by CreditCards.com found that 47% of Americans have at least one unused gift card. So if you have gift cards from holidays past collecting dust, consider selling them online at a discount for cash. 

Raise is an online marketplace where you can list your gift cards for partial value and users can buy them. Once a sale is made, a 15% fee is deducted, and funds are then directly deposited to your bank account or PayPal account. If you don’t want the burden of finding buyers, a site like CardCash will pay you upfront for your gift cards (up to 92% of their value) and resell them.

3: Trade in old electronics

There’s a good chance you have an old smartphone or tablet sitting in a drawer somewhere, no longer being used. To make money fast, consider selling it to a buyback service such as ItsWorthMore, Decluttr, Gazelle, or Trademore. These services allow you to trade in old phones, laptops, tablets, smartwatches, and more. The amount you get paid depends on the exact model of the item and its condition.

Gazelle notes that once it receives your item, the transaction is processed in a day or two, and as long as the model and condition are confirmed during the inspection, the payment is processed within three to five business days. Amazon and PayPal are the fastest ways to get paid. Similarly, Trademore pays out within five business days of receiving and confirming the item, via PayPal or a virtual Mastercard gift card.

4: Take surveys

When you have some extra time on your hands, you can make a few bucks an hour by filling out surveys, quizzes, watching videos, and more through sites such as ​​Survey Junkie, Swagbucks, Inbox Dollars, and Google Opinion Rewards. 

Survey Junkie, for instance, lets you earn virtual points for answering surveys about products or participating in focus groups. Those points can then be redeemed for cash. The company notes that you won’t get rich or replace your full-time job, but it is an opportunity to share your opinions for a little extra cash. By completing three surveys daily, you can earn as much as $40 per month.

5: Sell clothes and accessories online

Want to make money fast and clear out some closet space? Many online consignment stores allow you to sell clothes, shoes, handbags, and more. 

Poshmark, for instance, lets you set up an online closet where you showcase items for sale. Brand names and well-designed posts featuring high-quality pictures, detailed descriptions, and competitive prices will likely sell faster. Once a sold item reaches its destination, funds are released to your account within three days. 

Similar services include Mercari, ThredUp, Depop, and The RealReal. But you don’t have to stick with consignment stores—services such as Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist also allow you to sell your belongings without a middleman, though it may take more time to vet buyers, and you may receive more lowball offers.

6: Become a rideshare driver

If you have your own car and it meets certain qualifications, you could join the ranks of rideshare drivers and make money by giving customers rides around town. It only takes a few days to get approved to drive in most cases. And both Uber and Lyft pay every week, though it’s possible to get paid even faster for a small fee. 

As far as how much you can make, it depends a lot on where you’re located, the fare for the trip, any promotions that are taking place, and whether your riders add a tip. According to the Rideshare Guy, most Uber drivers will make around $15 to $20 per hour.

7: Make deliveries 

If you want to make money driving but aren’t interested in making awkward car conversations, you can make deliveries instead. Apps such as DoorDash, UberEats, GrubHub, and InstaCart focus on delivering fast food, groceries, and other items, with a similar signup and pay process as ridesharing. 

Shipt is another app that pays you to shop and/or pick up and drop off packages to customers’ homes. Workers earn an average of $25 to $35 per hour and are guaranteed at least $16 per hour. You can get paid weekly or daily.

8: Perform simple tasks 

For those who are particularly handy, offering your services to people who need tasks done around the house is another way to make money fast. You can rely on word of mouth, or sign up on a platform like TaskRabbit, which connects Taskers with customers who need help putting together Ikea furniture, mounting TVs, cleaning, and more. Plus, you can set your own rates and keep 100% of your earnings, including tips (a $25 registration fee may be required to get started). Most people are approved to start tasking within four business days.

Average rates are between $40 and $60 per hour, depending on your location, and payment is typically deposited into your bank account within a week of completing a task.

9: Rent a parking space

If you live near a major attraction, such as an amusement park or stadium—or there’s a major event happening near your home, like a parade—you can make quick money by renting out your parking space for the day. Maybe you don’t have a car at all, and that precious parking real estate could be generating cash every day. 

If you aren’t sure how to find a tenant, consider a service such as CurbFlip or SpotHero, which lets you rent out your driveway, parking space, or garage. These sites take a fee, but they also vet drivers and allow you to manage payments within the platform. Just be sure that if you do list your parking spot, you aren’t violating any terms of your lease or homeowners association agreement.

10: Test out websites and apps

You don’t have to be a tech expert to get paid for user testing. As long as you have a device with a working microphone and a PayPal account, you can make money by visiting websites, apps, or digital products, completing a set of tasks, and sharing your thoughts. 

One site that facilitates paid user testing is Usertesting.com. After completing a 15-20 minute practice test, you’ll find out if you’re accepted in a few days. The amount you can earn depends on the test type, but you’ll always see the pay range in your dashboard. Payments are sent to your PayPal account after seven days. Sometimes, customers may send you a bonus for completing longer or more complex projects. 

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