You just got off work.
It was a long day.
When you work a full-time job, its hard to get motivated to do much after a long day.
Netflix doesnt even have to be on.
Lets just be quiet for a minute.
No, no, you dont have the time or energy forthat.
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But what if a side gig doesnt have to be so demanding?
What if you could sit on the couch and earn some extra money?
Or, better yet, make extra money while youre at workor even while youre sleeping?
Weve rounded up a few ways you 9-to-5 folks can make some cash on the side.
Its too good to be true, right?
Did you know?
you could Get Paid Up to $140/Month Just for Sharing Your Honest Opinion
But were serious.
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.
Rent Your Extra Space (or Couch, If Youre Not Sitting on It)
Have a spare room?
Might as welllist it on Airbnband make some money.
Taking a few simple steps can make the difference between a great experience and a less-than-satisfactory one.
Here are afew tips:
Heresthe linkto sign up as an Airbnb host.
(Hosting laws vary from city to city.
like understand the rules and regulations applicable to your city and listing.)
But do you know what could make you feel better about life?
Forcing yourself to go to the gym before or after work is a challenge.
Bring money into the picture, and, well, it might get easier.
HealthyWageis an online program that allows you to place a bet on your weight loss.
For example, Angie Richards bet she could lose 40 pounds in six months.
She lost 52 and won $1,200.
But see if that extra cash might motivate you.
For an estimate of how much you could win, go to theHealthyWage Prize Calculator.
Extend Your Commute and Give Some Rides
My cohort, Dana Sitar, recently toldthe story of Paul Pruce.
After losing his job, he opted to drive for Lyft and banks about $750 a week.
In some cities, thats rent.
Signing upto drive for Lyft is super easy; its all online.
If youre curious to see what youd make, Lyft hasan earnings calculator.
bang out in how many hours youd want to work and your city.
In my town, I could earn $300 a week for 15 hours of weekend work.
Right now,Lyftis offering a $300 sign-on bonus to new drivers when you use code EXTRA300.
Heres what you gotta qualify:
And just like that, the bonus cash is yours.
You dont even have to post flyers around your neighborhood.
Youll get to set your own rates and your availability.
If someones too far away?
If you find the cutest dog youve ever seen?
But sometimes even that kind of commitment is a lot to promise after a day of work.
Try something more fun: like entering a writing contest.
Many of these contests are free and come with cash prizes thousands of dollars in some cases.
Weve found some of the best writing contests atWrite Jobs
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Partake in Detective Work to Spice Up Your Evening
Ever heard ofmystery shopping?
This is a tool companies might use to secretly check in on how their businesses are running.
Have you heard of Fiverr?
Its an online platform thatll pay you $5 to complete a task.
Either way, youll probably find something you could do.
Hey, its $5.
Why not sell the ones youre not attached to?
Consider signing up to sell onEtsy, a creative marketplace with millions of buyers.
But thats only a small amount when you get to advertise to all those eyeballs.
Why not just start your own freelance business?
Dont throw yourself to the wolves.
Rather, take a free introductory course.
We wrote aboutthree online classesthatll help you get started, includingLearn to be a Bookkeeper.
So what do you say, full-timers?
Carson Kohler (@CarsonKohler) is a staff writer at The Penny Hoarder.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
Ask one of these companies to help…
