Have you ever wondered how you can make money without a job? And by “job” I am referring to the traditional 9-to-5 desk and cubicle gig. There are many ways to make extra money on the side or even passively without holding down a full-time job.
And these options below won’t necessarily replace all your potential income from a 9-to-5 job, but some very-well could. Where others options, will be passive income streams that can elevate your finances a bit more.
1. Survey sites
Survey sites offer an opportunity to make money from home without a job. They might not offer a lot of money per site nor make you rich, but if you batch several surveys at once you can make a pretty decent return. Depending on the site, you may get paid with gift cards or with cash. Some good ones to try are Swagbucks, Inboxdollars and Survey Junkie.
2. Get paid to walk dogs
Do you love dogs and are keen to make some extra cash? You can actually make a decent dollar taking care of other people’s dogs. You can get paid to take other people’s dogs for walk through apps such as Wag!. If your home is suitable, you can also offer dog boarding and become a dog sitter for owners who leave their home for longer periods of time. As a dog sitter on Rover you can earn a good $25 to $35 per night!
3. Shop and delivery
In your spare time, you can make some extra money helping others with their grocery purchases. Through apps such as Instacart you can pick up groceries for customers and get paid. You’ll earn a certain rate per trip and you’ll also have a chance to earn tips.
You can also do a similar type of service for apps such as UberEats, Postmates and Shipt. You won’t always need a car; with some of these services you can use a bike, a scooter or even do the walking yourself.
4. Drive for Uber/Lyft
Talking about cars: if you own a reliable car, a phone and have a good driving record, you can make a decent income driving for Uber or Lyft.
If you work at peak times and optimize your car expenses, you can make a decent $25 per hour driving other people around. Consider joining both Uber and Lyft to maximize the amount of customers you can take on.
5. Get paid to lose weight
HealthyWage is a company that uses financial incentives to help people lose weight. According to academic research, giving people money is a great way to encourage them to lose weight. HealthyWage uses this approach by offering dollars, prizes and gifts to people through weight loss challenges. Depending on your challenge and prize, you could earn over $1,000 (and you get fit!).
6. Search for unclaimed money
Finding unclaimed money can be a very nice unexpected surprise if you do the searching. There may be hundreds or thousands of dollars that may be rightfully yours but no company has come forward to offer it.
The main challenge when it comes to claiming your money is that no one will tell you where it is. You’ll need to do your research and look for places that may be keeping your money, such as old savings accounts, certificates of deposits or checks that were never cashed. According to the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators, 1 in 10 people have money that’s theirs out there!
7. Become a virtual assistant
A virtual assistant is someone who helps clients with administrative tasks online. This could be anything from replying to emails, managing their calendar and writing proposals or doing data entry. It’s a relatively easy position to do online, and there are several sites such as Upwork and Freelancer that will help you get started.
8. Teach English online (VIPKid)
There’s a huge demand for English teachers, especially in countries such as China. With VIPKid, you can teach English online and easily make $22 per hour working just several hours per week. You will need a bachelor’s degree and some kind of experience teaching online.
9. Flip garage sale finds
If you’ve got a lot of clutter at home with items you no longer need, consider setting up a garage or yard sale to sell all your stuff. You can also sell your items on places like Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, other sites like Craigslist, or join a local weekly yard sale.
10. Donate Plasma
By donating plasma you can make anything from $25 to $50 per donation. You’ll need to pass an initial screening, wait for your turn and fill in a personal questionnaire in order to qualify — but after that, it’s a quick and easy way to make money.