• Sell items you no longer need on online marketplaces like eBay, Amazon, or Facebook Marketplace. That’s not regenerating income, so it’s important not to spend it on something non-productive, but to use it to pay down credit card debt or put into savings right away. 
  • Take on a second job. Wait tables, or take on a job as a barista or cook. Most places need someone who can work weekends or odd shifts. I wouldn’t bother with online applications, unless you already have an in, or you know they’re hiring en masse. The best way to find these jobs is to dress for success, print out some resumes, walk in a business you’d like to work at, ask for the owner or manager, and ask if they’re looking to hire great people. You’ll be way ahead of the online applicants. 
  • Rent out a spare room on Airbnb—if your lease allows.
  • Offer pet-sitting or dog-walking services.
  • Freelance as a writer, designer, or photographer.
  • Offer tutoring or coaching services in a subject you excel at.
  • Take on odd jobs or gigs through platforms like TaskRabbit or Fiverr.
  • Drive for Uber, Lyft, or Doordash. 
  • Rent out your car on Turo, Aura, or SWYFT.
  • Start an online business. 
  • Participate in paid focus groups or surveys.
  • Offer house cleaning or organization services.
  • Rent out your parking space or driveway on JustPark.
  • Sell handmade or vintage items on Etsy.
  • Offer music lessons or performance services.
  • Musicians: Walk into possible performance venues, ask for the owner, and book some gigs! Have some videos ready to go. Solo artists, be prepared to “audition” on the spot. 
  • Rent out your camera equipment on ShareGrid.
  • Develop and sell your own digital products, like e-books or printables.
  • Offer meal prep or personal chef services.
  • Participate in medical studies or clinical trials.
  • Give Plasma to OneBlood.
  • Rent out your bike on Spinlister.
  • Offer landscaping or lawn care services.
  • Get paid to do focus groups. Try User Interviews, Respondent.io, or Recruit and Field. 
  • Rent out your tools or equipment on RentMyEquipment or GoEquipeMe apps right on your smart phone.
  • Offer home repair or handyman services.
  • Play an instrument? Go busking! 
  • Sell stock photos or video footage online. Try Alamy, 500px Licensing, SmugMug, and Getty Images. 
  • Help businesses master AI technology. 
  • Offer virtual assistant services to busy professionals.
  • Sell handmade or vintage clothing on Depop.
  • Offer car washing or detailing services.
  • Rent out your camping gear on Outdoorsy.
  • Start a wedding and events band business and promote it. 
  • Offer event planning or coordination services.
  • Participate in paid taste-testing or sensory panel studies.
  • Offer voice-over or audio recording services.
  • Sell unused tech gadgets on Swappa. 
  • Sell your artwork or designs on Society6 or Redbubble.
  • Got a boat? You poor sucker! Rent it out Boatsetter until you can sell it. 
  • Start a mobile car detailing business. 
  • Offer makeup or hair styling services.
  • Get paid to referee youth sporting events. 
  • Sell your own products via your own online store on Amazon, Shopify, Bonanza, eBay, or Handshake.
  • Rent out your storage space on Neighbor.com. 
  • Offer personal shopping or styling services.
  • Participate in paid online surveys through sites like Swagbucks or Survey Junkie.
  • Rent out your parking spot or garage on SpotHero.
  • Offer language translation or tutoring services.
  • Sell your old textbooks or study materials on BookFinder.