Depending on your skills and ease with technology, you have tons of options.
(Really, my two grandmothers are almost more tech-savvy than I am at this point.)
You just have to be sure you dont get caught in a scam.
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Drowning in Expenses?
Maybe youre scrambling after your car broke down.
Or you got a medical bill you werent expecting.
Or inflation has finally pushed your budget over the edge.
You dont need to go it alone.
When money is tight,these resourcescan help you manage unexpected expenses without stress.
Its too good to be true, right?
Unlike other sites, InboxDollars pays you in cash no points or gift cards.
Its already paid its users more than $56 million.
Signing up takes about one minute, and youll immediately receivea $5 bonusto get you started.
Its also a great way to meet new characters.
Ive seen several folks do this and say it makes navigation much easier.
Consider listing it onAirbnb.
If youre not sure where to start,heres a guideon how to transform that extra bedroom into cash.
(Hosting laws vary from city to city.
just understand the rules and regulations applicable to your city and listing.)
Offer to Babysit
I bet youve got some experience with kids.
Offer to babysit for your friends, family or neighbors.
You could also sign up withSitterCity, which makes the whole process a lot easier.
Youll create a profile, then youll be able to easily find babysitting gigs near you.
Families will review your profile and run a background check before connecting with you.
Heard of These Money-Making Hacks?
Ready to find out how some folks effortlessly earn the big bucks?
Millions of Americans ignorethese easy tipsthat could have you padding your wallet in no time.
House Sit
If kids arent your thing, you could always just watch houses.
Theseplatforms make finding housesitting gigseasier.
And you’ve got the option to make money from that.
For example, Id love to be able to cross-stitch full time and sell my pieces onEtsy.
Or you could capitalize on your woodworking abilities or knitting or whatever you love to do.
Write Greeting Cards
Got a way with words and feelings?
Get sappy (or sassy) and write greeting cards.
We compileda list of companiesthatll pay you to do it.
If you need extra motivation, check outHealthyWage.
Take, for example,Teresa Suarez, who lost 68 pounds and pocketed $2,415.28.
Nothings more motivating than money, right?
Clean Out Your Closet
Over the years, you tend to collect items you might not need.
Its time to take some notes from The Minimalists.
You dont need to go through the hassle of havinga garage sale, either.
Try selling your items online.
Market clothes and other random knickknacks to folks in your area through an app like Letgo.
You might be surprised by how much money you could make just from cleaning!
Find Flexible Work-From-Home Jobs for Seniors
We know, we know.
But that doesnt mean you cant take on a flexible work-from-home job.
We found awhole list of placeswhere it’s possible for you to some.
Bonus: We also post a ton of opportunities over onThe Penny Hoarder Jobs Facebook page.
If yours is chosen, youll get a check for $250.
Read thisfor details on how to get started.
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Carson Kohler (@CarsonKohler) is a junior writer at The Penny Hoarder.
