Are you broke and need some money right now, or rather, like yesterday?
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Perhaps you’re short on a car note, rent, or an emergency has come up and you’re low on funds. We all know that being broke is no fun at all.
Most of us know that being short on money and having an emergency is a prime reason to build an emergency fund, but you need money to even start one. (Go here on how to get one started).
Remember, having an Emergency Fund can help you from falling back into the dreaded position of being ‘BROKE’ and in need of money.
Once you get your money coming in, Go Here for tips on building your Emergency Fund.
In the meantime though, you need some money now.
Here are a few ways (and some of them are unusual) to get started earning and finding some urgently needed cash in a short amount of time.
(1). Gather your loose change.
Do you save loose coins gathered in a jar in your house or perhaps rolled coins from days gone by? That money’s doing you no good just sitting there.
Do a Google search to find locations of CoinStar machines (usually a grocery store or Walmart) where you can let the machine count those loose coins for you.
Your change then converts to a voucher that you can give to the store’s cashier/clerk to exchange for dollars.
Please note that there’s a hefty 11.9% service charge for doing this convenient service.
However, if it helps, you can choose to receive a gift card, such as an Amazon gift card, which would avoid the service charge. Read my post here for more information on CoinStar.
(2). Sell Your Plasma
When a friend of mine mentioned that she found out her college son had been selling his plasma, as well as some of his friends selling theirs, I thought it sounded so dangerous.
Since then, I’ve heard of so many other people selling their plasma for fast, on the spot cash.
Apparently, if you donate plasma occasionally, it’s not dangerous. (Disclaimer here…I am NOT a medical doctor, so please do your research on this).
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(3). Sell Your Poop
Seriously? Sell your waste matter? I had never heard of such a thing until I saw this interesting article from the Washington Post on a man that sells his poop for $13,000 a year.
Interested? You may be able to sell yours too. Here are a couple of requirements listed on the Open Biome website for becoming a stool donor:
- Can you visit our labs at Central / Kendall Square (Cambridge) at least 3 times a week for 60 days?
- Will you be 18-50 years old during the donation period?
Find out more information on becoming a stool donor at Open Biome and help save lives in the process.
(4). Credit Card Cash Back Rewards
Does your credit card offer cash back rewards? Some credit cards, such as Capital One’s Savor Card, offer “3% cash back on dining and entertainment, 2% at grocery stores and 1% on all other purchases”.
You can receive your monies in cash or choose to have it applied to your bill. You may have a stash of cash and not even know it. Check with your credit card company.
(5). ibotta
ibotta is a free app that pays you CASH for everyday purchases. Ibotta has exclusive offers at your favorite grocery stores, retailers and shops.
You can receive your earnings back by PayPal, Venmo, or have it converted into a gift card. Start saving and earning cashback today with ibotta.
There you have it!
Above are 5 unusual ways you may not have thought of to bring in some extra money now if you’re broke, or just looking to bring in some extra income this year.
Let me know in the comment section below how you fare with any of the above ways to bring in some side income.
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