Here are the 5 simple ways to make money faster
1. Donate plasma.
For those who barely made it
through science class, plasma is the liquid part of the blood that
carries the red and white cells. Mostly made up of water and dissolved
proteins, plasma is used for a variety of medicines, medical treatments
and medical research.
How much will you get paid?
It varies, but you can expect to make between $15 and $40, depending on
how much you weigh. The heavier you are, the more you make. Every
plasma center is different, and there are more than 500 for-profit
plasma centers throughout the country.
How fast will you get paid?
Pretty fast. On your first visit, you'll be given an examination to
make sure you're healthy enough to donate, which will add a little extra
time. After that, expect to donate plasma for approximately an hour.
And you are donating it; generally, plasma centers state that they pay
people not for their plasma, but their time.
In Slyker's case, she
says the lab technician scans the label on the bottle of blood, and the
amount is immediately credited to her prepaid debit card.
2. Babysit.
If you're way past your teenage years, you may not have considered this as a fast money-making option, but it absolutely is.
How much will you get paid?
Set your price. But if you want to be competitive, according to
UrbanSitter.com, the average babysitting fee per hour generally depends
on what area you live in. For example, in San Francisco, babysitters
tend to earn $14 per hour for one child, while in Denver, they generally
make $10.25 per hour, per child.
How fast will you get paid? As soon as the parents return.
If
you want to make this a regular gig, you could join a caregiving site
like SitterCity.com or Care.com. Keep in mind that you'll be competing
against experienced sitters who likely have first aid training – but in
theory, you could land a job fairly quickly.
You could also simply
spread the word among friends and family that you're looking to earn a
little extra cash. They may just take you up on the offer, especially if
you have kids of your own. After all, if you were looking for a sitter,
who would you rather hire: an inexperienced teenager or someone like
you?
3. Recycle.
Take a look around your house
and property to see what's recyclable. Some people have had luck
recycling old tires to tire retread stores, while others recycle
printing cartridges. And there's always tried-and-true aluminum cans.
How much will you get paid?
It depends what you're recycling. For aluminum cans, you will generally
get 40 cents per pound, and maybe 50 cents a pound if you bring in 100
pounds or more of aluminum to a recycling center.
If you have old
computer equipment, you could also recycle that for money – not much,
though. It typically works out to a few cents per pound, but it often
depends on the age of the electronics. The older the equipment is, the
more likely it contains precious metals, like copper, which means you'll
make a little more. On the other hand, it also depends on the brand
you're recycling. If you have a relatively new iPhone, you might bring
in a couple hundred dollars since it can be refurbished and resold.
How fast will you get paid? You can get paid for
aluminum and old tires today. An iPhone you send to a re-commerce site
like Gazelle.com or ReCellular.com could yield a check in a couple
weeks. So if you need money now, stick to cans and scrap metal.
4. Hold a garage or yard sale.
On the plus side, not only might you earn extra money, you may clean out unwanted junk from your home.
How much will you get paid? Again, set your price – well, prices.
How fast will you get paid?
You could get a garage sale going before the day's end if you're
industrious, and certainly by tomorrow. That said, this isn't as easy as
it sounds, which is why this ranks as a rather desperate move if you're
in a hurry. After all, you need to have a lot to sell, and gathering
everything takes time. So does setting prices. You'll need to post signs
or put an ad in the paper or on Craigslist, and if you're in a hurry,
you may not have the time to market your sale properly. You'll also want
to have a cash box so you can make change.
5. Sell your gift cards.
After all, if you have gift cards that are collecting dust, that's money left on the table – or in a drawer or wallet.
How much will you get paid?
It varies by what site you use, but typically, you'll get about 90
percent of the value on your gift card. Some of the big-name websites
where you can sell gift cards include GiftCardRescue.com, Cardpool.com
and CardCash.com.
