Updated on: March 14, 2017
I need cash no, how can I make money today?
At some point in your life, you probably have found yourself in a situation where you had to ask that question.
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If you’re comfortable with what they intend to use the donation for you can make some quick cash for very little effort.
Check out the Sperm Bank Directory to find a donation center near you.
2. Rent out Spare Space
If you have an area in your home that you’re not currently using that would be perfect for storage, or possibly even a bedroom, why not rent it out and make a little extra money each month with that-otherwise-wasted space.
Many people earn a little extra money each month just for allowing others to store items in their basement or garage.
Still others rent out spare rooms to help pay the bills each month.
Either way, it’s a great way to add to your income streams.
To get started, visit Airbnb. a site that matches renters with owners.
3. Sell Blood Plasma
You can always earn a little extra money by selling your blood plasma to a local hospital or clinic.
You can use centers like BioLife's website to find their local facilities near you.
4. Become an Always Available Service Provider
Regardless of whether you focus your efforts on cleaning, care taking, or some other task, there’s always that one person who needs something done today and no one else is available to do it.
Take advantage of these opportunities to earn some extra cash.
You can even charge a little extra as an inconvenience fee if the opportunity interrupts your plans.
5. Cash in Old Items
There are plenty of avenues available to trade in your old items for cash, both in the online arena, and in the real world.
All of us have a few things we no longer need or something that we haven’t used since that one time way back when… !
So why not get these items out of the way and get some money back for them at the same time.
Good old Craigslist is still one of the best places to sell used items.
6. Lawn Care
If you’re one of the rare few who actually enjoy lawn care and its related tasks, you could make some extra money by mowing lawns for those who are either incapable or who just don’t want to do it themselves.
Though not all people fall into this category, many people will gladly pay someone else to take care of this tedious task for them, allowing you an opportunity to make some extra money and maybe even get a workout and a tan.
7. Check out the Charity Shops
These types of stores (such as Goodwill, or Salvation Army) often contain unrecognized treasures that can be picked up for almost nothing and sold for good profit on an online auction site such as eBay.
If you know what you’re looking for and have access to a smart phone, for some quick, on the spot internet research, you can look up the going rate for the items you find in these shops and see if you can make some money from reselling it.
From time to time people will find items worth a great deal earning them huge profits in their favorite online market.
8. Sell Your Body to Science
Still this is always a risky proposition as you could be putting your own health at risk.
With experimental drugs it’s hard to predict what side effects there might be and thus you’ll want to carefully consider taking part before signing up.
9. Organize a Bake Sale
With people getting busier and busier, delicious home-made, baked goods are harder to come by.
If you have the tools and the know how to bake up some tasty treats, you can sell these for a healthy profit.
In addition, with a little online research you can even learn to bake recipes that cater to different food allergies and sell your services as a commissioned baker for these specialty goods.
10. Try Street Performance
If you’re musically gifted or have an unusual talent you think people might pay to see, try organizing and taking part in a street performance.
Those people who are passing by may leave tips for a good show.
Just be sure to check local regulations first and get any necessary permits so as not to run into any unwanted legal trouble from your otherwise harmless activities.
11. Assist Students
If you have a field of expertise you can help teach students for a fee.
Many people make extra money doing this and even teach classes at local institutions.
No doubt your education was far from cheap and it can pay off in more ways than one.
It's a great way to make money on the side.
12. Sell Your Services
If you ever need some extra cash and have skills or abilities that others may need frequently, offer your services for a fee.
And today, sites like Craigslist and Fiverr make it almost instantaneous to get your services in front of thousands of potential customers.
Be sure to list your wage, phone number, and hour flexibility.
13. Trade in Your Change
We all lose loose change frequently, whether we realize it or not.
It’ll fall out of our pockets in the car and on the couch, or just sits around on the kitchen counter or the top of a dresser.
Do a thorough sweep of your home and vehicles and see how much change you can come up with and then cash it in.
14. Take Back Faulty or Unused Items
Check and see if you have any items in your home that you bought recently and haven’t gotten around to using; if so, you can return these items to the store for a refund, (with a receipt) or for store credit.
Also, be sure not to just toss out those broken items. Often, they’re still under warranty and can be returned for your whole purchase sum.
15. Collect Cans
While you don’t get anything for what you recycle curbside, you can actually make money by recycling cans, bottles, and other recyclable goods if you put the effort into it.
16. Resell Concert Tickets
Assuming you have some tickets lying around that you don’t intend on using, it makes sense to try and sell them, rather than just toss them.
Sites like StubHub make it extremely easy and fast to sell all kinds of tickets.
As long as you’re asking only face value or below you’re covered legally and won’t be subject to scalping charges.
17. Become a Pet Walker
With this strategy for earning extra cash you can not only make some money but keep fit and trim at the same time.
Many people just don’t have time to walk their dogs as often as they ought to, and so there’s a great opportunity to take on that task for a little extra money.
The need is so huge that sites like DogVacay are becoming extremely popular. These sites match pet owners with pet sitters.
Do this with two or three dogs at a time, two or three times a day, and you can make a decent wage for about an hour or so of work.
18. Dumpster Dive
Though often times all you’ll find really is just refuse, occasionally you’ll find something of great value that someone has thrown out believing it to be worthless.
This interesting fact means that this activity can really earn you some cash, as is evident by hundreds of threads found at Reddit's sub section, appropriately named DumpsterDiving.
Just be sure to obey local laws regarding this activity.
19. Become a Pizza Delivery Driver
Delivery drivers, waitresses, bartenders, and other similar jobs frequently receive cash tips making them a good way to start making money right away.
Even if you’re not currently employed in this field, see if any local restaurants or pizza shops are hiring.
20. Become a Go-for
Even just simple deliveries can make you some decent cash.
Many who have the time can turn this interesting service into a viable career.
Those with less time can at least use this as an option to pay for their automobile expenses each month.
21. Hit up a Casino
This is arguably one of the riskier methods of trying to make some money.
But if you know the odds and how to play, you can make some fairly decent money rather quickly.
Still, as it is gambling, it’s never a sure thing and so probably to be avoided if you’re really in a tight spot financially.
Lemonade stands aren't just ways for kids to make money.
And let’s face it; it was always the parents who were the brains of the operation anyway.
When it’s hot out there, there’s money to be made.
So why not get in on the action?
The profit to cost margin for such an operation is very good, and you can keep going even through the winter by switching to coffee. After all, when it’s cold out there, there’s still money to be made, you just have to know what your customers are looking for.
23. Wash Cars
It might seem like a task that harkens back to your days in high school, but you and some friends can get together and do this just as easily.
People will pay well to have their car cleaned or detailed and if you’ve gotten the hang of it, wages can grow to between $50-$60/ hour
If you’ve got the equipment and the know-how to produce food from the wilds, you can not only save money on your grocery bill, but sell what you don’t use to friends and family for some extra cash.
However, this is obviously not the kind of money making method for everyone.
Still, if you like doing it and have the skills and equipment, why not?
25. Hold a Garage Sale
Assuming you’re in a location with high levels of automobile or pedestrian traffic, a sale set up on your lawn or in your garage can generate a decent amount of cash.
Don’t have old things to get rid of?
No problem, drinks, fresh fruits, or even small snacks can be just as profitable.
Bottom Line
There you have it, 25 ways to earn money today.
What do you do when you need money right away? What method do you use to come up with cash when you find yourself needing money now?…
