We have all been there. It’s time to pay rent and you just don’t have the money. You had a lot of unexpected expenses this month. Your car broke down again and your furnace decided to quit on the coldest day of the year.
How can you make rent in time? Here are some ideas you can try:
- Inboxdollars.com – This website will offer you money just for watching videos. You won’t get rich, but it could help you make rent if you are in a bind.
- Healthywage.com – Healthywage.com pays you to lose weight. It sounds crazy but it’s true. By setting weight loss goals and betting on yourself, you can make hundreds of dollars.
- Sell it – If you have some extra stuff around your house that you don’t use, you could sell it. Websites such as Craigslist.com, eBay.com and Facebook Marketplace can help you turn your items into cash.
- Share your skills – Do you play the piano? Have excellent computer skills? Offering lessons can be a great way to make some money.
- Gig work – Websites such as Fiverr.com or UpWork.com offer the opportunity to perform small jobs and make some extra cash.
- Airbnb – If you have a friend’s couch to sleep on, you could sign up for a website such as Airbnb.com or HomeAway.com and rent your place for a few days to make some extra cash.
- Drive an Uber or Lyft – If you have clean, reliable transportation and a good driving record, you could sign up to become a driver for Uber or Lyft.
- Walk dogs – If you love dogs, you could offer a dog-walking or pet-sitting service.
- Babysit – If you have experience caring for children, you could offer to babysit. You could advertise on social media, via word of mouth or by signing up for a service such as Care.com.
- Mystery Shopper – Mystery shoppers get paid to shop! What could be better? Get paid to shop and offer your opinions on the shopping experience.
- Flip it – Yard sales and thrift stores are a great way to find great items at a low price. Savvy buyers are able to spot the best deals, enabling them to buy low and sell high.
- Fix and Flip – If you have skills repairing or refinishing furniture or other items, you can make good money. All you have to do is find items with high potential at a low price, fix them and sell them for a profit.
- Recycling – Some companies will pay you for your recyclables. Check online to see if any recycling companies are offering this service in your area.
Life is full of unexpected expenses and we all end up short at one time or another. Don’t get discouraged. If you are willing to be creative and flexible, there are many ways that you can get the cash you need before it is too late. Keep this list on hand for the next time you come up short!
