Weve all heard it.
Everything is bigger in Texas.
If thats the case, why arent your savings bigger?
Saving money is no easy feat, especially when youreliving paycheck to paycheck.
One way to break the cycle is to find ways to earn extra money.
We put together a list of ways to earn extra money in the Lone Star State.
Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week.
This is a long list, so dont get overwhelmed.
Go ahead and start now, but be sure to bookmark this post so you might easily return later.
Well keep it updated as offers changes or expire.
ZipRecruiter automatically geo-targets your search, meaning it pulls up opportunities available in your area.
(Yes, evenwork-from-home jobs have state restrictions.)
Spend some time perusing the listings.
If you want even more options, scroll through our list ofwork-from-home job search sites.
Get Paid to Watch Videos
Yup,Swagbuckspays you to watch videos!
you’re free to also download the Swagbucks TV app, which plays videos back-to-back on your phone.
You could earn up to $90 a month watching videos through Swagbucks!
Share Whats in Your Fridge
Remember the Nielsen company?
The one thats always tracked TV ratings?
Well, now it wants to know whats in your fridge.
The longer you stay on the panel, the more opportunity you have to earn points toward prizes.
Youll also receive entries for the panels many sweepstakes.
Prizes includevacations and brand new vehicles.
As you complete a certain number of deals at each level, youll move up to the next one.
The higher you climb, the more you earn.
Reach level five to maximize your earnings.
List Your Extra Room (or Tent or Couch) on Airbnb
Have a spare room?
Might as well have a go at earn some money bylisting it on Airbnb.
And theres no reason you cant be creatfive.
Wefound a guy who earns $1,380 a month listinga backyard tent on Airbnb.
A few simple steps can make the difference between a great experience and a less-than-satisfactory one.
Here are some tips:
Heres the link to sign up as an Airbnb host.
(Hosting laws vary from city to city.
just understand the rules and regulations applicable to your city and listing.)
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.
Demand for ride-sharing has been growing like crazy, and it shows no signs of slowing down.
Wetalked to Paul Pruce, whos been driving full-time withLyftfor over a year.
He earns $750 a week as a driver.
Best of all, he does it on his own time.
you’re able to work days, nights or weekends its up to you!
Because its simple to switch between apps, many Lyft drivers also sign up as a driver partner withUber.
As adriver partner with Uber, youre an independent contractor.
You drive on your own schedule.
Get Paid to Hang With Cute Pups
Love dogs?
Find dog-walking gigs through Rover, an online internet of dog walkers.
(Ahem, also backed by the beautiful Ashton Kutcher.)
When you create a Rover profile, youll gush over how much you love dogs.
Then youll set your availability and rates.
you’re able to commit to a full-time gig or earn a few bucks during your lunch break.
As for income, you’re free to set your own rates.
You might want to start with a lower rate, like $10 per 30-minute walk.
Before we get too carried away, note a few requirements:
Ready to snuggle every single dog?!
For more information, check outour guide to Rover.
In 2017, one South Carolina man hit the jackpot.
Thats, like, 63 years of rent.
We advise you to be careful of calls like this.
Chances are, its a scam.
But you could take matters into your own hands and see if you have any unclaimed money floating around.
Start by checking with the Texas ComptrollersUnclaimed Property site.it’s possible for you to also check withMissing Money.
Ever heard of a taco journalist?
According to Eater, Texas has a designated taco journalist, Mando Rayo.
Here are some ofour favorite freelance writing resources.
Get Paid to Go to Football Games
Or attend concerts, conventions, plays and other public events.
Check out othermystery shopping opportunities(including test-driving cars).
Loud and clear (though it is fun to picture that).
it’s possible for you to get creative and capitalize on these beautiful creatures in a number of ways.
One of my former roommates, whos a Dallas native, suggested cleaning stalls.
And, sure, thats an option.
But you’re able to also earn good money as a horse braider.
From there, she worked her way up, charging up to $150 per horse.
She averaged about $1,000 a month in profits, which helped her pay off student loans.
Youve also probably seen that it has state requirements and Texas doesnt make the list.
Thats OK, though.
There are plenty of other ways to make money though the retail mogul.
See Also »Make Money Online (From Anywhere)!
Carson Kohler (@CarsonKohler) is a staff writer at The Penny Hoarder.
(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)
You know which ones were talking about: rent, utilities, cell phone bill, insurance, groceries…
