You do all the right things. You work full time, pay your bills and do your best to save when you can. Every month you pay for rent, utilities, clothes, food, and entertainment. Why does it feel like you are still just barely making it? With a little hustle and a lot of creativity, you can make the most of the money that you do have and upgrade your life.
There are many ways to make money online. Here are some simple ways to make some extra cash (and save some extra cash)…like a boss.
Poshmark – Poshmark is an online consignment service that lets you sell your clothes for cash. You can take those jeans your mom gave you, that sweater that looks a little weird on you and that crazy striped blouse, send them to Poshmark and get paid when they sell. Extra space in your closet, extra cash in your wallet. Win-win. You can even spend some of your extra money on Rakuten to make even more money.
Rakuten – Rakuten pays you for shopping. By shopping through your Rakuten account, you can earn as much as 40% cashback on your purchases from thousands of online retailers. Even everyday purchases can get you cash rebates. Just do the online shopping you already do through Rakuten and get cash back to help you shop even more.
FetchRewards – What about groceries? With FetchRewards, you scan in your grocery receipts and earn points for the items you purchase. You can then redeem those points for rewards. These rewards can be anything from gift cards to donations to charity. It’s up to you.
Truebill – Have you ever signed up for a free trial and then failed to cancel it before they start charging you? It happens all the time. Truebill helps you monitor how you spend your money, lower the bills you have, and cancel subscriptions that you no longer want. Sometimes the best way to have extra money is to stop wasting the money you do have.
Acorn – Acorn is a great service that allows you to take “round-ups” from your checking account and place them in a savings account. Whenever you make a purchase with your registered debit card, the transaction is rounded up to the nearest dollar and those extra funds are sent to a savings account. It is a great way to save a little extra money without even having to think about it. In fact, many people forget all about it until they need it and are pleasantly surprised by how much they saved.
Stash – It may take money to make money, but with Stash, it doesn’t take much. With as little as $5, you can open a Stash account and start investing in no time. Maybe you won’t get rich quickly but understanding how to make smart investments is a life skill that will pay you back forever.
By making smart choices and taking advantage of offers such as the ones listed above, you can make your money stretch further. Isn’t it time to upgrade and live the life you deserve?
