Money is definitely not the most important thing in the world, but let’s be honest, it definitely helps. Which is why sometimes an easy cash fix is in need to perk up your funds and glow up your lifestyle.
So let’s talk about where you can actually get that pick-me-up when you’re looking for it.
Now, if ‘easy money’ is what you’re after, it’s important to differentiate between the methods that are legitimate, and those that are, unfortunately, illegitimate. You want cash, but you also want to avoid scams and/or jail time. That is key.
So if you’re looking for an easy way to snag some extra cash, we’ve provided a few examples of legitimate and illegitimate ways to go about it that can help you navigate your financial ventures wisely. Good luck, stay aware, and we pray you build the cash stash you deserve.
#1. Selling Your Clothes
Status: Legitimate
Kicking off with an easy one, selling your stuff is about as basic as it gets. There are so many avenues available for trading in your unwanted clothes and various goods for cold hard cash (or at least a cold hard bank transfer), so pick your poison and get to work.
Rent a market stall, get on that eBay hustle, become a rogue salesman on social media – the world is your customer.
#2. Anything Fyre Festival Inspired
Status: Illegitimate
Do avoid any easy cash scheme that bears even a remote resemblance to charging people big money for a luxury festival that doesn’t exist. See: Fyre Festival. This one comes under fraud and you can’t enjoy your cash from jail.
#3. Snag Some Cash Giveaways
Status: Legitimate
Cash incentives (from legit companies) can give you an easy boost when you want it. Cash is cash, and there ain’t nothing wrong with a cash incentive.
For example, if you’re keen for a cheeky $50 to play with, you could open a new bank account with St.George by April 3 this year, and deposit $500 within 30 days. (T&Cs apply.) You can read all about that offer here.
#4. YOU’RE THE LUCKY WINNER
Status: Illegitimate
You know those ads you see pop up online announcing that you’ve won a laptop or trip to Hawaii or a hundred thousand dollars? Do not trust them. It’s not so much a great way to rake in some extra dollars as raking in a virus and potentially a thief after the cash you already have. Steer clear.
#5. Pet Sitting
Status: Legitimate
Honestly why are we not all pet sitting way more often? There are literally organisations that will pay you to look after little floofers and woofers and kittehs and whatnot.
That’s a privilege we would actually pay for, but instead you can be the payee.
#6. Join A Pyramid Scheme
Status: Illegitimate
Try drawing out a map of the venture you’re getting involved with. If it looks triangular, just don’t.
#7. Become A Survey Machine
Status: Legitimate
The trick here is: if a survey site asks you for money, you have likely wandered into illegitimate territory. TURN BACK. But there are actually sites that will pay you to do surveys, so get ready to let your voice matter.
Hopefully this guide helps you navigate on your journey through the easy cash grab territory.