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Ways To Make Extra Money
Are you currently strapped for cash and looking for a few ways to make extra money? You’ve come to the right place. If you are a newbie to Brag Differently, thanks for stopping by. This post is all about various ways to earn money from home.
One of the recurring questions that I seem to get on a monthly basis is how to earn extra money? Readers want to know, what can they do to make extra money each month; how can they supplement their income with a side hustle; what can they do to earn at least $500 extra per month.
Keeping in mind, that I have always been a hustler for as long as I can remember. Nonetheless, blogging has enabled me to discover a zillion other ways to earn extra money. At the end of the day, if I can do it, then you can do it too.
I started my blogging journey as a way to replace my 9-5 income when I decided to retire and to pay off my vehicles and student loans.
Here Are My Tips On How To Make Extra Money ~ $500 Per Month:
Start A Blog
Yes, at the top of my list is to start a blog. In my first year of blogging, I made over $10,000 which is pretty impressive in the blogging world. Blogging is changing my life, one blog post at a time.
Blogging requires very little overhead and it’s not complicated. Take advantage of the following: I was able to earn over $2000 in my first 30 days of blogging.
Answer Surveys
If you didn’t know, now you know that you can earn money simply by answering surveys, testing products, reviewing websites, and much more. All from the comfort of your home. These services are free to join and free to use.
The goal is to sign up for as many as you can and get started.
I’ve made money from the following companies.
- Survey This is one of my favorite new ways to make extra money. It may consist of me having to go into a grocery store and take pictures of merchandise and upload it to the app.
- Be an influencer. Share your opinion to help brands deliver better products & services. This is a no brainer, sign up today!
- Prize Rebel-Signup in 10 seconds. Make money online now. Complete paid online surveys. Earn points & redeem for CASH & Gift cards from various vendors
- SwagBucks Just another cool way to earn money. You can watch videos, complete surveys and surf the web and get paid!
- Survey Rewardz Take a few surveys and earn a few bucks.
- FocusGroup Participate in Focus Groups.
- MTurk– Make money online with Amazon Mechanical Turk – Click here for an article on how the process works…
Babysit Or Nanny To Earn Extra Money
Believe it or not, I would only watch kids on Friday night. It’s my typical night that I don’t go out, hence someone asked me if I could watch their child. A lightbulb went off and I started watching kids on Friday nights… I charge $10- 15 a child and $25 for overnight with pick up by 9 am… I typically would get 10+ kids. Do the math, $100+ for staying in on a Friday night.
I was not trying to make a killing, and my service is by referral only. Think of it as a sleepover, only you are getting paid for keeping a few kids. Kids bring a sleeping bag, their own goodie bag, I provide pizza… Everyone is winning.
Earn Cash Back For Your Shopping
We have all heard the saying, you have to spend money to make money. This is true and apps like the Ibotta App help you earn extra cash on things you already purchase. It’s easy-breezy and one of the simplest ways to earn money from home.
- Add Offers to your account
- Buy those items at the grocery store
- Upload your receipt
Stop leaving free money on the table.
Shop with Ibotta in-store and online get up to $20 in Welcome Bonuses!
Other Jobs That Will Make You An Extra $500 A Month
- Walk Dogs
- Run Errands
- Tutor
- Teach English or a Second Language
- Housesit
- Drive for Uber or Lyft
- Substitute Teach
- Sell Items Online (Poshmark, eBay, Amazon)
- Rent a room in your home
- Peer Lending
- Rent Your Home Out For Events ( I rent my home out for baby showers and small parties- Average rental is $299)
- Rent Out A Bouncey House For Kid Parties
- Sell Custom Crafts (made with your Cricut Machine)
- Start a Cleaning Service
- Provide Laundry Services (Yes I wash other people’s clothing)
- Provide organization services
Invest In Stocks
Yes, you heard me correctly, invest in stocks. I use the app Robinhood. It’s simple and easy. I started back in October 2019 and invested $100 to start. I’ve currently invested $1,100 in total of my own money. As you can see from the pictures below, I have been able to increase my account to well over $2000 less than a year later.
I’m no expert, but Robinhood is helping with my journey to become one.
Ways To Make An Extra $500 A Month
Do you have any recommendations that we need to add to the list? Share your ideas in the comments below.
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