Guest post from Angie of The Work at Home Wife
Cash crises will happen. There will be a time when you simply don't have the cash on hand to pay for an emergency; or maybe you just don't feel said emergency is worthy of dipping into your savings. Or maybe you just have a little time on your hands that you would rather spend making money over spending it.
Whatever the situation, there are numerous opportunities to work today and get paid today.
Since you are looking to have cash in your hand by the end of the day, we are focusing on local ideas. The 5 ideas below provide the opportunity for you simply show up, do the job, and walk away with a check. No minimum payments or waiting for a pay date to roll around like online!
Work Today, Get Paid Today
1. Clean Out Your Closets
You need money now, so there is no time to plan a yard sale or post eBay auctions. You need to find who needs or wants your stuff and get rid of it ASAP – for cash on the spot.
See if you get any bites on your local Facebook Buy/Sell/Trade Group or Craigslist, or head straight to Plato's Closet or Once Upon a Child to cash in.
2. Donate Plasma
Many larger cities have clinics that will pay $35 to $50 for plasma. The Red Cross recommends you donate plasma no more than once every 28 days.
3. Babysit
Every weekend there are parents in your community wishing they had a reliable, responsible babysitter so they could go out to dinner and a movie. That could be you!
Put out the word and you may have more work than you can handle. Pets and the elderly may also need paid companions.
4. Odd Jobs
Maybe there aren't a lot of kids in your neighborhood. There are still so many services you can offer for some quick cash. Walk the dog. Run errands for the elderly. Do a little lawn "dooty."
You don't need to love the task enough for it to become your day job. You just need to be able to tolerate long enough to do a good job and get paid.
5. Lost and Found
Don't forget to turn over those couch cushions and check the pockets of your coats and purses. You can almost always find a few forgotten bills hiding around the house.
These are just a few ideas to get some extra cash in your hands ASAP.
When it comes to finding ways to make money locally, Facebook can be your best friend. You no longer have to rely on a calling tree to get your message out. Hop online and post a message of your availability both on your private profile and any local groups that allow this.
Do you have any other quick-cash ideas to add to my list?
Angie Nelson has been a home business owner since 2007. She firmly believes saving money is just as important as making it. Visit her blog The Work at Home Wife for more money-making and money-saving tips.
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