How to make money fast without a job

Everyone wants more money, but not everyone can go get a second job or ask their parents for an advance on their next look. That said, most people will find some way to manage in the end; what’s most important is making sure you have a plan and don’t fall into desperate measures like selling your body or other illegal activities that will come back to haunt you later in life.

This article will give you some ideas for how to make money fast without a job, whether it's a part-time gig or something more long term. The second section will give you a few suggestions on how to make money without getting another job or asking your mom for an advance. If you're willing to put in some time and effort, any of these ideas could help you manage financially until things even out again.

Selling your stuff

Maybe you bought a new laptop and you’re waiting for the payoff to come in. Or you might have a bunch of old clothes you don’t wear anymore. You might even have a car sitting in the driveway that needs to go.

If you need cash fast, you might be able to turn some of your stuff into quick cash. You can list your items online and set up a time to meet with buyers in your neighborhood. You might be surprised how much you can make by selling off your old goods. You can also try Craigslist or other local sites.

The catch with selling your stuff is you might not make as much as you expect. You also have to spend time trying to sell your goods and then waiting for buyers to pay you. So the faster you can move, the better.

Rent out your space

If you have a room or other living space that you don’t use much, you could turn it into cash. You could offer to rent your space out as a place for people to stay while they’re traveling or looking for a new place. Or you could offer up a place for people to store their stuff if they don’t have anywhere else to put it.

There are a few apps that might help you find customers, like Airbnb or Roomswithoutborders. Most of these sites are for people looking for temporary housing, so you’ll probably need to find people that are pretty flexible with their plans.

Deliver food and groceries

If you have a car and are willing to put up with some weird hours, you could try delivering food or groceries for a service like DoorDash or Postmates. These services allow people to order food from restaurants that don’t have their own delivery service. You can sign up as a driver and then be on call for when someone wants delivery.

If you’re going to do this, make sure you check the company’s policies and find out what they do with tips. You might be able to pocket the whole thing if you want the money right away. If you want to make this a long-term gig, you could try signing up with Uber Eats. Uber Eats is similar to the idea above, but it's usually easier to get accepted.

Become an online tutor

If you have a particular skill or field of expertise, you might be able to turn it into cash by becoming an online tutor. Sites like Tutor.com connect people looking to learn new skills with people that have those skills and are willing to teach them.
If you’re not sure what skills are in demand, you can always check sites like Upworthy or Buzzfeed for ideas. If you have a particular subject or skillset, you can also try signing up for the site Craigslist and putting up a tutoring ad.

Taking surveys

If you want to make a little extra cash, you can always take surveys. There are tons of sites out there, like Cash Crate or Swagbucks, that pay you to take surveys. These probably aren’t going to make you rich, but they can add up.

If you have time to kill (on the bus, in the waiting room at the doctor’s office, etc.), you can use sites like Survey Junkie to take surveys for money. You can also try signing up for sites like Pinecone Research or Ipsos iSay and taking surveys for cash.

Making money fast is something that everyone wants to be able to do, but it isn't always easy to do. It can be especially difficult if you don't have a job or other source of income. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways that you can make money without having a traditional job. If you're willing to put in some time and effort, any of these ideas could help you manage financially until things even out again.