13 Creative Ways to Get Extra Money

10 Ways to Make Money Fast – We live in a time where we cannot depend totally on working a 9 – 5 job. People no longer work on one job until retirement, and employers are not committed to employees but their bottom line.  If you need extra cash fast and don’t want to get help from government programs or charities, here are some ways to make money fast!  People are starting small businesses and finding creative ways to make money on the side.

Ways to Get Extra Money

Start your Own Cleaning Business

Starting your own business cleaning homes is a great way to start.  You don’t need a degree. It would be best if you were willing to clean houses.  I find the people who tend to keep their homes obsessively clean do well in this field because you need determination and an I for detail.

If anything gets broken, you will need to get bonded for your and the client’s protection. Licenses and permits, insurance, cleaning equipment, and products and advertising.   All these things can be deducted each year from your taxes.  Check out our Cleaning Business Calculator.

Cut Hair

Many are not professional barbers but have cut their hair and brothers’, fathers’, and friends’ hair for years and do an excellent job!  If you have a set of clippers and the trust of your friends and neighbors, you can make money fast-cutting hair.

Tell your friends and neighbors you are doing haircuts at a good price.  People hate to go to the barber.  Soon, your chair will be filled with clients.   You can earn $100 in one day just by giving haircuts.

What you need:

• Clippers
• Scissors

Be an Uber/Lyft Driver

Uber Drive – Uber is an application company that uses your phone and car to make money. Becoming an Uber driver is the latest, fast way to earn money. No boss, no office, work when you. You can earn $13 – $20 an hour as an Uber driver.  Sign up here. Uber,  Lyft

• Be 21 or older
• Good driving history
• Clean criminal background
• Have 2005 of a newer model 4-door vehicle
• Valid drivers license
• Registered vehicle
• Car insurance

Documentation Needed to Uber

• Copy of your driver’s license
• Copy of your insurance
• Copy of vehicle registration
• Copy of car inspection
• Copy of your Social Security Card

Natural Hair Braiding & Extensions

There is a real market for braiding hair, especially in the inner city.   Braids and braid extensions have become very popular over the past few decades.  If you get your hair braided at an African Hair Braiding shop, you will pay close to $200 for installment.  Every 6-8 weeks, it has to be done again.  If you already do your or a family member’s hair, why not make extra money by installing braids?  (some states may require a license)

Cutting Grass

Most people either don’t have the time or dislike cutting their grass.  You will find people willing to pay you to do it for them.  If you live in or rent a home, you probably already have a hand or motorized lawnmower.   If you don’t know what to charge, go to YouTube.com to find out how to price a grass-cutting gig.

Sell Stuff on Craigslist

If you want to make money fast, try Craigslist.  I have made hundreds of dollars selling stuff on Craigslist!  Some of the times I sold were things I had previously purchased on Craigslist.  Being a consumer nation means most of us have tons of stuff in our possession that we don’t use.

Take inventory of things you don’t mind parting with.  For example, I purchased an exercise bike about five years ago and used it maybe a dozen times.  I tripped over it a few weeks ago and broke a toe, so guess what I was selling on Craigslist next!   Here’s what to do:

• Create a Craigslist account
• Make an inventory of things in your home to sell
• Come up with a competitive price.
• Take pictures of the items.
• Create a compelling ad
• Post ad

Things I have sold on Craigslist 

• An old Van – $800
• Pilates machine – $ 150
• Exercise bike – $150
• China cabinet – $200
• Futon – $75

Other Places to Sell Household and Personal Items

• FB Market Place
• Craigslist
• OfferUp
• LetGo
• Close5
• Carousell
• SocialSell
• Listia
• Wish Local

Donate Blood Plasma

You can always sell blood or plasma to make extra cash fast.   It sounds a little ghoulish, but it’s one of the fastest ways to make extra cash on the same day!   Of course, you won’t make enough to pay the rent with one payment, but you can donate plasma twice a week and earn financial compensation for your time.  If you are a rare blood type, you can earn more money!  You can not donate plasma if

• you have had a blood-borne disease, cancer, heart disease
• have piercings,
• recent tattoos,
• high blood pressure,
• are pregnant or
• recently given birth.

Locate a plasma center near you to make an appointment.

Make Money Fast Testimony

We will look at a few ways to put money in your pocket quickly. I did not say it would be easy, but you can make money if you are imaginative and don’t mind hard work or knocking on a few doors.  Many years ago, my husband and I struggled to make a living.

As a teen, he worked on a tree crew during the Summers and thought he would try tree work.  With no money, an old truck, chainsaw, and rope, he began asking people if they needed any tree work done.

Of course, I thought he was not realistic because he had no real equipment, which was dangerous. Be he knew how to do the job and guts.   When my husband started to show me the money he was making, I got excited!  I learned never to underestimate anyone with determination.

Other Ways to Make Money Fast

Babysitter

Today, it is easier than ever to make money babysitting.  You can earn from it. $10 to $25 an hour if you love children, are patient, and can pass a background check—more info.

Virtual Assistant

If you have basic typing and phone skills, a computer with internet access, and a landline,  you can get paid from $10 to $25 per hour to work from home.

Dog walker

Dog walking is a great way to get exercise and earn money fast.  Companies pay from $10 to $15 an hour.

Dog Sitting

Many people prefer someone to come in and care for their pets while on vacation, work trips, etc.  You can earn from $25 to $50 daily if you qualify to work for this company.