WAYS TO MAKE MONEY WHEN YOU’RE TOTALLY BROKE.
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I am sure that I am not the only person on the planet who is totally broke and wonders how I can make a quick buck or more.
Being broke is not a joke.
So what are the ways for people to make money when you’re totally broke?
In this post, we will go over some of the ways to make money when you’re totally broke. I searched online to find out what people have done or do to make money when times are hard and they need to earn a quick or two or more. Some of the ways may work better for people living in certain countries, and others are open to people worldwide.
When I’m broke, I take part in online surveys. Look, let’s face it: you are definitely not going to get rich by taking online surveys, but it is a way to earn a little bit of cash.
For people worldwide, selling items you no longer use or have little need for is a quick way to make money when you’re totally broke.
If you are a student, teacher, or retiree, you can make money tutoring online, making deliveries, or babysitting.
Let’s take a closer look at money-making ideas for when you’re broke. I’m sure none of us like being broke.
1. ONLINE SURVEYS.
As mentioned earlier in the post, I earn a bit of money online from home by taking online surveys.
If you live in The United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, there may be more survey opportunities available to make money online. I live in South Africa and not all survey sites are open to people living in South Africa.
Taking online surveys is easy, and no special qualifications or experience is needed. Plus, for most sites, once you have reached the cash-out amount, you can cash out your money.
Use the survey earnings to help buy a few groceries, treat yourself to something nice, or pay the bills.
Swagbucks is open to people in many different countries around the globe and offers numerous ways for people to make money, apart from taking online surveys.
Pureprofile is open to people living in Australia, Belgium, Germany, Indonesia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and The United States Of America.
2. SELL STUFF.
One of the easiest ways for people worldwide to make money when they are broke is by selling items they are no longer using.
Have a good look around your house and gather all the items you are not using anymore and dont plan on using in future and sell them to make some quick extra cash. Popular items to sell include books, clothes, baby equipment and electronics.
Second-hand brand-name clothing and sporting items can fetch good prices, provided they are in very good condition. No one wants to buy items that are falling apart or look unusable.
Please remember never to hand the item over to the buyer before you have received payment. There are so many scammers online who want to scam sellers.
3. DO ODD JOBS.
What are you good at? What do you enjoy doing?
Ask around at the local restaurants and take away joints if they dont need some extra staff for certain shifts. Mow lawns for people in your city/town.
Help distribute flyers. When you are broke and need to make some extra money, offer your services as a part-time babysitter for a few hours. Looking after the elderly is another way to make money.
Have a look at the local online or print classifieds to see what odd jobs people need help with. Then, contact the people you can help.
4. PARTICIPATE IN MARKET RESEARCH.
Participating in market research is another way to make money, but this is only a once-in-a-while way as studies are not constant and are few and far between.
Respondent is one of the sites you can join to make money by taking part in online research studies, and some studies pay over $150.
5. DONATE PLASMA.
In some countries, you can make money by donating plasma.
If you are totally broke, donating plasma is a way to make money, provided you live in a country where you are paid for it. I live in South Africa, and donating blood is something you are not paid to do. After donating blood, I would get a cookie and juice.
Requirements to donate plasma:
Be at least 18 years of age
Be in good health
Weigh 110 pounds or more
Pass a medical screening
Test negative for various viruses
Complete a medical history screening
Always double-check with the centre where you want to donate blood what the requirements are!
How much you can get paid for donating plasma will vary. The going rates for donations are around $25 to $50 per donation.
To find out more about donating plasma, read this verywellhealth article about the topic.
6. FLIP FREEBIES.
How often do you receive a gift or freebie that you dont really like or have a need for, often?
I dont know how you feel about selling the gift for cash rather than having the item gather dust somewhere far at the back of the cupboard or high up on the shelf where you dont see it.
If you are okay with selling the items, then why not?
7. ENTER COMPETITIONS.
Okay, entering competitions is not a strange way to make money, but if you do win a prize, you can sell it and use the money on stuff you really need.
Many supermarkets have competitions on various items, so buy this and stand a chance to win xyz.
Be a mystery shopper
To find mystery shopping opportunities in your area, you can check out these companies:
Be aware that there are mystery shopping scams out there. A legitimate mystery shopping company will never ask you to pay a fee to join, and they will always give you clear instructions on what is expected of you.
8. TEST APPS AND WEBSITES.
You can sign up and join sites that pay you to test apps and websites.
When tests become available, the sites will email you to let you know. You must be quick as tests fill up quickly. This is a way to make some extra money, but how much you will get paid depends on the length and complexity of the tests.
And before you think you need to be a tech wizard to get paid to test apps and websites, that’s not the case. You need to know your way around a computer. Most of the sites require you to write a test before you can take paid tests.
You will help companies test functionality and usability and provide information about the design of their website or app.
If you want to make money testing apps and websites, please note you will need to talk out loud while doing the test and give your honest opinions and feedback as you do the test.
What do you need to test apps and websites online for money?
You don’t need much time to get started with testing apps and websites. Do you have the following:
Be able to speak and write in English because most tests will require it.
A good stable internet connection
A computer
A mouse
A keyboard
A microphone if you one for the test
A webcam, if the test requires
Here are a few tips to help your chances of earning more money when testing apps and websites.
Firstly, sign up for as many testing sites as you can. Doing so can help you have more job opportunities and more invites to test.
Make sure you have a good tester rating. Most sites have ratings for all their testers, so keeping your rating high should help you get more jobs.
Whenever you are doing a test, always give your own opinion and make sure you are giving qualified feedback and following the testing guidelines for the site.
Have a look at the testing website and see if it offers free courses and training to testers. If it does, use it to improve your knowledge of how testing websites work.
UserTesting is a site that is well-known and pays people to test websites.
Enroll does not require testers to have a microphone or webcam to record their tests. You can take tests on any mobile device.
UserFeel pays tests to test apps and websites and pays testers between $3 and $30 per test. A test can last between 5 to 60 minutes. Complete the test using your computer, smartphone or tablet. Most of the tests are around 20 minutes in length and pay $10.
For Enroll, please make sure you watch the short training video to help you understand what customers need for testers.
On UserFeel, each test takes 10-20 minutes and pays $10. You can take the tests on your computer, smartphone, or tablet.
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9. SELL PHOTOS ONLINE.
My friend asked me the other day what school subjects I enjoyed. Suprizling, I told her that photography was one of my favourite subjects in high school. She was very surprised and did not know that some schools offered photography as a subject.
I also told her it was in the day of black and white prints, which we developed and printed in the darkroom.
Do you also enjoy taking photographs? If you do, you could consider selling your photos online to make money. Best of all, you dont need a fancy DSLR camera or top-of-the-range smartphone.
In today’s tech-filled lives, most mobile phones have decent photo-taking capabilities. You could even make money taking photos with your mobile phone.
Keen on selling photos online? Have a look at the following sites:
Veer
For the more adventurous, you can find out more about selling adult content online, including photos and used underwear.
10. ADVERTISE ON YOUR CAR.
Do you own your own motor vehicle?
Car wrapping is another way for people to make money. Look, if you dont mind having ads wrapped around your car, then this is something you should check out. Research to find out more about companies in your country that pay you to have advertisements wrapped on your car.
There may be a requirement for you to have ads placed on your vehicle. This can vary from company to company:
You must be 18 years and older
Have a valid driver’s license
Have motor vehicle insurance
Have no major serious traffic violations or criminal record
Pass a credit and background check
Read through the terms and conditions clearly before deciding to have ads displayed on your motor vehicle.
SAVE MONEY.
Making money is great, but you must learn to save money as well. Learning to work out a budget and doing your best to stick to your budget. A budget helps you keep track of how much money you are spending and also helps you realize where you can trim back and save more money.
Keep track of your income and every cent you spend. Cut back on unnecessary purchases.
CONCLUSION: WAYS TO MAKE MONEY WHEN YOU’RE TOTALLY BROKE.
In what ways have you made money when you are totally broke?
Are there more ways you would like to share with everyone? Its a good idea to try out more than just one or two of the ways to make money.
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