Simple tips for a quick cash fix

June 7, 2010 by DMT · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Money Making Tips, Money Saving Tips 

There are plenty of tips outlined on this site that can help you manage your debt, but there are also many opportunities for me to share with you on making some money in your spare time. This post will outline a few quick ideas that can be a useful way to raise some funds, whether its getting cash for gold, freelancing or doing surveys in your spare time.

Coin JarFreelance out your skills - If you have a talent for writing, proofreading or data entry for example, you can cash in on these skills and earn a little money for it. Sites like Peopleperhour.com or Elance.com can be a good place to find work. Simply register and bid for work with numerous job postings.

You can easily earn £5-10 an hour copywriting for example, which can really add up to a considerable amount if you work in the evenings or at weekends.

Selling your old jewellery - With the prices at an all time high for gold, it can be a good time to sell off your unwanted jewellery and pocket the cash. Often you can find items that you no longer wear, which could be cashed in and used towards your next loan repayment or credit card bill.

So have a rummage around your jewellery box or drawers to see if there is anything worth trading in.

Give your opinion and get paid for your time - Why not consider doing some market research work or completeing surveys for a little extra money. Search in Google for ‘market research work’ or ‘paid surveys’ to return a number of different opportunities. These may not pay that well, but for a few minutes work the pennies will add up quickly.

Although the above tips will not neccesarily make you rich, they are a quick way to add a little extra cash to your monthly income. All of which can be put towards paying off any outstanding debt or bills that you may have fallen behind on.