We all have those moments. Moments where we need cash and as soon as we can get it. Or maybe you just want to supplement your income on a more casual basis. Maybe you’re saving up for something fancy. Maybe you just want to prepare a bit better, financially. Whatever your reasons, it’s not too difficult at all to make a bit of extra money on the side. You just need to look out for opportunities like the following.



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Start a Youtube channel

Not one that is guaranteed to get you paid. However, if you can pass the viewer mark and start getting your content monetised, it’s an easy way. You only need to look at some of the ridiculous content that people get paid to make on Youtube. If you get lucky, it might become a full-time thing, but it’s best not to expect anything so drastic.

Monetise a blog

A lot more reliable way to see yourself starting to get paid is by creating a blog for yourself. Advertisers and companies of all kinds are looking for plugs or even just mentions. Of course, your blog needs to be somewhat popular, so stick to those that fit the nature of the blog. Getting paid while writing what you enjoy, even if it’s just in product samples, is a pretty cushy position to be in.



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Become a movie/TV star (kinda)

Anyone who becomes an actor for the financial gain is in for a bit of a shock. Most actors do not get paid all that well. That doesn’t mean that you can’t make the industry work in your favour. TV extras can register to get hit up by local productions. Taking a couple vacation days off work means often getting paid very nicely for your time. Plus, there’s the nice bonus of sometimes spotting yourself on TV.

Matched betting

We know that the idea of gambling does not exactly hit anyone’s idea of a ‘sure fire, easy way to make money’. However, matched betting isn’t really gambling. It’s difficult to explain initially, but the fact is that it is entirely risk free. Matched bets cannot lose you money. It’s fully legal and betting sites have no problem with it. Basically, it’s choosing opposite, or mutually exclusive betting options from different locations. By finding the odds that fit together well, you can make it a bet that is guaranteed to get your money back. It’s best to rely on online guides that spot the latest matched bets for you, however.



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Answer some questions

This method takes a lot more of your time than the other ones, usually. But it’s still a good way to get your hands on coupons, free swag and occasionally money. There are lots of companies who want opinions on all kinds of things. Joining survey sites means that they will pay you to give those opinions.

Hopefully, we’ve helped you spot a few ideas on how to make some cash. Not all of these are exactly career material, but if you need the money, there are few better ways to get it.