Whether times are tough or you’re working toward a larger saving goal, few people would turn down extra cash. However, time is at a premium for most working Americans. Fortunately, there are many side hustles you can pick up that you can do while standing in line at the grocery store, waiting in the school pickup line, or just dedicated a little bit of time each evening.
Here are 15 relatively easy ways to pick up an extra $20, most from the comfort of your office chair or couch.
1. Doing Microtasks
Amazon Mechanical Turk provides small payments for diverse microtasks. Completing many small tasks and working quickly can easily net a sweet 20 bucks. Indeed, some people make a full-time job out of such activities.
2. Completing Online Surveys
While they’re not going to make anyone rich, legitimate online surveys can be an excellent way to get some fast cash. Survey Junkie is one of the best-paying, and you can give opinions on various topics to help companies improve.
3. Writing
Freelance writing assignments in various niches can be found on various platforms, including Fiverr and Upwork. Completing a small piece can earn $20 fast or more.
4. Sell Your Unused Stuff
Go through your closets and cupboards and sell anything you no longer want or need. You could arrange a yard sale or make use of easy online platforms, such as eBay. You may be surprised how much people pay for unwanted items, mainly clothes and collectibles. Facebook Marketplace is a top place to sell larger items, such as furnishings.
5. Proofreading
As with writing, people can find proofreading gigs on various platforms. You could also offer direct services to companies. Just a few small proofreading projects can put quick cash in your pocket.
6. Getting Cash Back
Rakuten offers cashback on a range of purchases, allowing people to cash in on purchases they were already planning on making. There are also bonuses just for signing up and referring friends. It’s kind of like money for nothing!
7. Playing Android Games
If you love games and have an Android device, Mistplay can help you earn as you play. Players test games before they’re released, assisting developers to iron out any problems, and are rewarded for their efforts.
8. Enjoying Bingo
With free download and registration, Bingo Cash offers a way for people to potentially make a little money while having fun. Cashing out is fast, too.
9. Giving Real Estate Loans
Groundfloor lets you invest small sums in short-term real estate loans, reaping small rewards from the returns. Taking into account the sign-up bonus, you could make $50 in a pretty short period.
10. Babysitting
With just a few spare hours during weekends or evenings, babysitting is a fast way of making extra money. Reliable babysitters often find themselves getting repeat work and referrals. Don’t fancy leaving the house? Offer babysitting at your home.
11. Renting Out a Room
For those with a spare bedroom, renting out the room can quickly build extra funds. If you don’t want a permanent lodger in your space, how about short-term rentals through Airbnb? Some people also make money renting out a room as a daytime study space. If you live near a transit hub, you could also charge people to park in your yard.
12. Doing Repairs or Chores
If you’ve got basic DIY skills, offer handyperson services in your neighborhood. It’s often easier for people to pay someone to put furniture together, sweep the yard, wash the car, and so on than to fit household jobs around work and family commitments. Sure, you’ll have to leave the house, but the payoff could be worth it.
13. Walking Dogs
Walking dogs can be great for your wallet and health. It gets you out moving while helping out a busy pet owner; plenty of people are looking for reliable walkers to exercise their fur babies while at work.
14. Driving
Get paid to drive when you offer lifts through rideshare platforms like Lyft and Uber. Alternatively, sign up to deliver food. If you have your own vehicle and some spare time, driving is a great way to increase your earnings.
15. Donating Plasma
Although not something you can do each day and not something you can do from home if you need fast cash (and haven’t recently donated), plasma donations could be the way forward. Plus, your donation goes toward helping someone in medical need.
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Andrew Herrig is a finance expert and money nerd and the founder of Wealthy Nickel, where he writes about personal finance, side hustles, and entrepreneurship. As an avid real estate investor and owner of multiple businesses, he has a passion for helping others build wealth and shares his own family’s journey on his blog.
Andrew holds a Masters of Science in Economics from the University of Texas at Dallas and a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University. He has worked as a financial analyst and accountant in many aspects of the financial world.
Andrew’s expert financial advice has been featured on CNBC, Entrepreneur, Fox News, GOBankingRates, MSN, and more.
