Top 5 Ways to bring in some quick extra money

​Sometimes money is short, we need extra for bills or an unexpected expense and just don't know where to find the money from!

​Here are some of my ideas on how you can bring in some quick extra money in the short term:

Rent out a room

If you have (or can make) a spare room in your house, a great way to bring in some quick extra money is to rent out a room. This can be for short periods, or you could decide to do it for longer term if you find the right person. Air bnb make it very easy to find people who are looking for short term stays as a cheaper alternative to hotels.

This is a very easy way to bring some quick money in if you need it.  The disadvantage is that you will have someone you don't know in your house.  In the past I have had friends renting rooms from me, which is great as this takes away the problem of having someone you don't know in your house.

Sell your Time

​Much like a traditional job in that you are swapping your time for some money, but much more flexible. You can work in the gig economy earning by making deliveries, or taxi journeying, or working through agencies which specialise in the sector in which you have experience.  For example, there are agencies which deal with care work or home help work and you can take on work on a flexible basis. You could also see if people you know need cleaning done, or gardening, or other jobs which you could do for them.

The disadvantage is that the work may not be available at the times when you are able to work or want to work.

Matched Betting

If you are able to follow instructions then you can do matched betting. I have done this in the past and it brought me in good money every month for over two years. It is not gambling as there is no risk involved if you follow the instructions.

The disadvantage is that you will need to find some money to get started, although you will quickly get this back and lots more! I have blogs on my matched betting journey here.

Sell Some Stuff!

I am sure you have stuff around the house that you don't need or don't use anymore. Sell it! Don't put it in the loft for when you might need it, use it to get some extra money coming in. There are car boot sales, ebay and of course Facebook selling sites, all great ways to shift the stuff you no longer need. And you will feel great for having a good sort out and declutter too! I have done this with lots of children's stuff that they have out grown, clothes, toys and larger items like a travel cot and car seats.

The disadvantage is that you can only do this once every now and again!

Writing Sites or Survey Sites

These are usually free to join and you earn by writing short articles, or answering surveys. Income can vary depending on the sites you use, so look around and see which ones might work for you.

The disadvantage of these is that you may have to invest a lot of your time to earn decent money.

I hope some of these ideas get you thinking. Most of these are short term solutions. If you find you are short on money on a regular basis you might need to consider other longer term options, perhaps training for a new job, looking for more hours or starting your own business from home alongside what you are currently doing.

Sometimes a quick look at how your money is being spent can help too! See my Blogs on Money Saving Tips.

Love Teresa x

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