These days it seems like everyone is working some kind of side gig-but how did they know what was out there and get up and running, all while steering clear of scams? Here are some ways you can make extra money at home, online or on the side. Legit ways nothing shady here. It's time to put your money goals into action and earn some extra cash!
 

Drive for Uber or Lyft.

If you’re strapped for cash but want to work on your own schedule, you might want to consider becoming a driver for Uber or Lyft. You can drive as much (or as little) as you want and set your own schedule. Of course, the amount of money you make depends on your location and how often you cart people around. So if you have a free Saturday every now and then, you might want to spend it as a glorified taxi driver exploring your city and getting paid for it.

Become a food delivery driver.

With social distancing guidelines, a lot of restaurants have limited seating. So what’s that mean? More take out! Become a hero by delivering food to front porches in your city. Driving for Uber Eats, Grubhub or Postmates is a great way to make extra money in your free time just by delivering food to hungry clients.

Join a focus group.

If you like sharing your opinion, why not get paid for it? Check to see if there’s a local focus group in your area or online. You could earn cash just for doing taste tests or trying out different products. Just make sure you fit the demographic they’re looking for before applying.

Deliver groceries.

If you love the thrill of shopping but don’t want to spend your own money, this might interest you. With Shipt, you get paid to shop and deliver groceries to clients through an on-demand service. According to the company, their shoppers make up to $22 an hour!

Take up babysitting.

It’s one of the easiest ways to make extra money! All you have to do is babysit for just a couple nights a week. Most parents are always eager to have a date night, but sometimes, finding a sitter they trust can be tricky. Let people know you’d be happy to watch their children in your spare time (they need to pay you, of course). And if it’s a little awkward for you to spread the news by word of mouth, you can always sign up for a service like Sittercity or Care.com to help you land some babysitting jobs.

Start pet sitting.

Are you an animal lover at heart? How about making some extra money just by taking a dog for a walk or boarding a cat for the weekend? You can advertise your own pet-sitting business on social media, put up signs throughout your neighborhood, or use a website like Rover.They let you set your schedule and adjust your fees as you want. If you do use Rover, keep in mind that they take a cut of what you make.

Sell unwanted stuff.

Sift through your hall closet, attic and garage for everything you don’t use anymore. What can you live without? Of course, you can always sell items on tried-and-true sites like eBay and Craigslist. But don’t forget about apps like OfferUp, VarageSale, Poshmark, thredUP and Facebook Marketplace that make it even easier to make extra money by selling secondhand stuff.

Rent your belongings.

The popular renting company Fat Llama (we know) lets you rent out nearly any of your belongings! Some of the most in-demand items are camera equipment, projectors, lighting and audio equipment. So if you’re a photographer, videographer or just a tech-gadget-lover, you might make a good amount. But remember, you can rent out nearly anything—even your lawn mower. . .or tractor. . .or scooter. Who knew? ~Source: ramseysolutions.com