The feeling of having some extra cash in your pocket is one that you can’t deny. It’s simply blissful when you can buy yourself a little treat, take a trip, pay off a debt, or even just put a little something extra in savings thanks to a side income. If you’re looking to increase your revenue streams, trust me there are a lot of opportunities to earn extra. I love the feeling of having some extra money to throw in my pocket, which is why I put together some simple ways you can do the same too.
- Have a Yard Sale/Garage Sale
If you can set up a yard sale or garage sale at your place of residence or maybe even a friend, you definitely should! This is by far one of the easiest ways to make some extra money and clean your home. You can make your prices which are awesome and help with reaching a goal amount of extra cash you may want or need.
- Become a Driver
If you don’t have a criminal record, have a four-door car that is 2001 make or older, and ultimately have the patience to deal with drunk people…well my friend you got yourself an extra income. You can earn extra money shuttling around those without through Uber and Lyft.
- Be a Mystery Shopper
Being a mystery shopper is a really easy and real freelance way to earn some extra cash. All you do is get hired to shop at certain retailers and then basically report your experience back to the company(s). Mystery Shoppers assist in identifying what brings customers back or what drives them away from the store. To avoid mystery shopping scams, find legitimate opportunities at the Mystery Shopping Providers Association.
- Sell Your Clothes Online
Thanks to good old technology and smartphone applications, selling your clothes online is now a thing. This is probably one of my preferred ways to make some extra cash and I have been actively doing it for around five years now. All you have to do is download your application of choice, pick any items in good condition from your closet, take a few pictures, and list them for sale. Previously I had accounts with Poshmark and ThredUP, two amazing online sell-back stores, however, I decided to just turn my focus to one application because I was losing focus. I now only have one account with Vinted where I sell clothing and accessories I no longer need. This application is my personal favorite because it is easy and effective. Over the two years, I have had the account, I have made probably around $350 in extra cash, just by simply posting photos of my items with detailed descriptions, waiting for a buyer then shipping them away.
- Blogging
As you may have guessed, I am a blogger. (Ha) With my website and blogging, I write weekly articles on different areas of expertise and I am associated with various affiliate links. Every month, if you blog great content and pair yourself with trustworthy partnerships you can boost your income radically. See Bluehost HERE for more info.
- Sell Your Clothes to Second Hand Thrift Shops
Plato’s Closet, Uptown Cheapskates, and local thrift retailers are all perfect places to get yourself some extra cash. These types of stores buy back your gently used unwanted clothing, providing you with cash depending on the value and style of your items. Now, don’t get too excited, because stores like this with such a high influx of users don’t always buy back everything you offer them. So in that case, make sure your items are of good quality and you will get paid a decent amount upfront for your items.
With Love,
Lex Paige
