10 Top Tips to Make Cash Fast

Are you late on rent? The electricity has just been shut off? Or you can’t fill the car with petrol to go to work? If you have no money left in your account and the next pay check isn’t for another couple of weeks, then here is a list of ways to raise cash in a few days. Work From Home Jobs have compiled 10 ideas of making money quickly from easy and instantaneous to just plain desperate.

1. A moving billboard

If you have a car then sign up with a car advertising agency and get paid while you are driving to your usual destinations. These agencies even pay you to leave your car in a place where the advertisement is visible. This is ideal for university students looking for a few extra pounds a week. In fact it may even pay for your petrol. Some companies will even give you free samples of their product to give to people who are interested.

2. Rent out your parking spot

If you own a parking spot outside your house then why not rent it out and park your own car further away. Prime parking spots such as in city centres can earn you a good supplementary income. If you do not know the person then it is advised that you draw up a formal contract including the details and terms of your arrangement. Furthermore, you will get exercise from parking further away and you may even drive less which will save you money on petrol.

3. Sell stuff on Gumtree

If you have stuff in the house that you don’t need, then sell them. Gumtree is a website which lets you sell virtually anything for free so why not get rid of your old bike or those unused speakers lying around. Also, it displays ads locally so you will not have to pay for postage when you can just meet the person. If you have more advanced internet skills then you can create an eBay account and a PayPal payment processing account. This will give you access to a much larger audience where people can bid on your item like an auction so you will probably receive more money. However, you will have to pay a small fee to eBay and PayPal for their services.

4. Do an odd job

Ask your family and friends if they need any random jobs done. You will find that adult’s will often need a babysitter for evenings on the weekend. This is most suitable for girls as many parents will be wary of young males looking after their children, but there are other options. Other jobs include washing cars, mowing lawns or walking dogs or even where you can get paid to test products. They are all pretty easy tasks, earn immediate cash and if you are good they can be a regular source of income. Typically, these jobs pay between £5-10 per hour.

5. Have a garage sale

If you have loads of clutter in your house which you don’t need such as furniture, sport’s equipment, electronics and antiques then you can sell them at your own yard sale. Alternatively, you can book a cheap pitch at your local boot sale where there will be hundreds of people looking for a bargain.

6. Sell your body parts

Selling your body parts does not refer to trading away your kidney or lung. Instead, it refers to the parts in your body that are replaceable. These include your hair and plasma, the colourless part of your blood. Inner city clinics can offer you generous sums of money and you can donate parts like plasma on a weekly basis.

7. Recycle your scrap metal

A quick way to make money is to recycle your scrap metal. Scrap metal has a high value and any spare pieces could be a good earner. Some good ones are an old camper van or spare copper pipes in your house (do not detach existing pipe work).

8. Take part in medical studies

You can sign up as a volunteer for medical studies. These companies are always in need of volunteers so there are a lot of opportunities. Your body will be used to test out new treatments. There is an element of risk and you have to sign away your rights but its cash in your pocket if you’re desperate. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!

9. Pawnshop

Pawnshops can work two ways. Either you can sell stuff to them directly at considerably below its value or you can take out a loan where you must leave an item as collateral. Normally the loan is 10% of the value of the collateral. This gives you the choice to pay off your loan, keep paying interest or give up your item used for collateral.

10. Trade sperm for money

Sperm donation is a fun way of earning money. Rates for sperm donation can vary significantly from £1 to £100, but typically around £25. However, sperm donation often requires a long-term commitment. This can be a 6 months plus commitment and you cannot ‘liberate’ yourself during outside hours. Therefore, it isn’t a do your thing and pick up you cash method. Also, it is important to read the terms and conditions and their implications before you make a donation.