Summer at its prime is a time to lie back in a lawn chair with a good book and a glass of lemonade. It’s a time to inhale the smell of freshly mown grass, and hear the shrieks of children at play. But for many in this tough economy, it’s also a time of trudging to and from work every day in the oppressive heat. It’s hard to keep working through the summer, when others are on vacation. There are some easy ways to make extra cash that will allow you a break from the daily grind, and a chance to take a dip in the pool and take that much needed vacation.
Sell Gold for Cash
Selling gold is an easy way to make extra cash. Just go through the bottom of your drawers, and round up any old jewelry you may have, coin collections, or anything of the sort. Be sure to do your research before you sell gold, to ensure that the online buyer is honest, and will give you your money’s worth. Once you’ve decided on a metal refiner, follow the prompts on the site, and you can receive cash for gold within a week. This is entirely legal, and now is a great time to sell gold, as gold prices are hitting all-time highs.
Sell Miles and Points
Virtually everyone has thousands of unused miles and points from credit cards that go unclaimed, and by the time you wake up and want to use them they may have expired. There are companies that will buy your miles, earning you extra cash with no investment, and again, minimal effort. Contact your credit card company to find out how many miles or points you’ve accumulated, and if you have enough, sell it! If you don’t have that many points, you may want to wait until you’ve accumulated a larger sum so you can make more money off of it.
Garage Sale
Garage sales are great sources of cash, and a motivation to finally do a thorough cleaning and purging of your home. Make spring cleaning fun by turning on the music, going back in time with nostalgic memories, and doing it with friends. As you clean, put aside items that you haven’t thought about within the last year. Those have got to go. Price them in advance with easy to read price tags so customers can see for themselves how much they cost. Put thought into your prices, and stick to them. Don’t let customers bargain you down so you’re selling good stuff for pennies. Choose a weekend that won’t be too hot or rainy, and set out the goods so that they are easily seen from the road to lure customers.
Be creative, and come up with your own easy ways to make money with no investment involved, so you can allow yourself a relaxing summer break