How to Make Extra Money in Your Spare Time

Have you been trying to find ways to make extra money? Look no further. It’s time to get active. It is very possible to earn some cash in your spare time, as long as you know where to start. Forget scams and "get rich quick" schemes. All you need is steady, continuous effort to reach your financial goals.
Here are some ideas to get you started.

Gently Used Clothing (and Other Belongings)

Start with your closets. If you are like most people, you have clothes, accessories, shoes, and bags that you don’t need anymore. Sell your old stuff. You may be able to sell items to stores or put them on consignment. Check with some of the shops in your area to see what your options are; Buffalo Exchange may be a great place to start. You could also sell your items directly to other people through eBay, Poshmark or one of the many other auction/resell sites.

Phones and Other Electronics

Dig out your old phones and other electronics, too. From an old iPad to a laptop computer that you upgraded, these items also have value — some surprisingly so. Consider listing your items on an online marketplace or talk to a local electronics repair store. In some cases, you may be able to sell your old electronics for parts.

Become a Driver

You might also want to consider being a driver. While you could sign up for a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft, those are not your only options. You can also become a food delivery driver, working for a single company like a pizza place, or delivering food via UberEats or Doordash.

Rent Out Space

Renting out space is another option. From putting a spare bedroom on Airbnb to renting out the parking space that you don’t use, space comes at a premium in certain areas. Use that to your advantage. Just make sure to check your lease to make sure that you are allowed to sublet space as long as you remain the primary resident.

Become a Sitter

Consider becoming a sitter as well. From dogs with separation anxiety to parents who need someone to care for their children until they get home from work, there are tons of opportunities to become a sitter. Talk to the people you know and branch out from there. Everyone can use an extra hand from time to time. Why not yours?

Hired Hand

Speaking of hands, don’t forget that you can also hire yourself on an as-needed basis. Sites like TaskRabbit let you post your services in everything from assembling furniture to painting a room, staffing an event to cleaning a house, moving furniture to making small sewing repairs. The options are limitless. While the work may not be consistent, it can help you earn extra money.

Direct Sales

If you’d rather skip the set hours, consider direct sales. Amway is an excellent example of a side hustle that you can use to start making money on the side. With networking support, you can plan to make money with Amway no matter how many (or few) hours you want to devote to selling the company’s health and beauty products.

Conclusion

You have a ton of options for earning extra money. You can sell things you no longer need, rent space that you don’t use, or use your time to help others as needed. You could also try your hand at direct sales and make your extra time work for you. Your only limitations are how much time you want to spend and how much you want to make.