Hey, when times are hard, nearly everybody needs extra cash, a. Then you play cards using house money. They pay you so much per shift, and then you can stuff the cash in your pocket with no audit trail. That's too much like gambling! Anyway, this kind of independent contractor work, if you will, works best in establishments where they offer games such as lowball or draw poker.

California has lots of these so-called casinos. You can charge people whatever you want to give them rides around town. You can charge even more if you use your vehicle to move stuff such as building materials, tools, furniture, pets, trash or whatever.

Uber cabbies also make you pay for the time it takes to get to your destination. For other plastics they pay different amounts, and 10 cents per pound for glass bottles. Some recycling centers pay more than others, so you should shop around.

But be careful, some communities have ordinances against people scavenging for cans and such! Since the income is nontaxable, you don't need to show ID. Of course, other states have different tax laws. If you want more information about collecting, please click on the following link: These days, just about everybody buys bottled water.

So go to the grocery story or wherever and buy some half-liter bottles of water for as cheap as you can possibly get them. By the way, you can purchase water, bottled or otherwise, with food stamps. Sell Used Books, Magazines, CDs, DVDs, Vinyl, VHS tapes, Cell Phones or Smart Phones. This stuff is easy to sell at garage sales, and the cheaper you sell it, the quicker it will go.

Stores such as Safeway pay you cash for your change and charge you 10 per cent for their trouble. If you live in a place such as California, you can grow vegetables or whatever throughout the year and sell them for a profit.

Naturally, this option is only for people who can produce enough products to sell, because you should consume as much of your own vegetables as you possibly can to save money and to maintain a healthier diet as well! Many people have dogs they are willing to pay you to walk, and you can charge them whatever you want.

Anybody who can afford to pay you to walk their dog or dogs, can afford to pay you at least that much. By all means, charge more if you can. Also keep in mind that once the dogs are in your care, you could be held responsible if one of them bites somebody or destroys property. Or you might prefer a long-term job, where they let you stay rent-free for weeks, months or whatever, and in exchange you do a little work around the house, such as taking care of the pets, etc.

What the heck, charge what you want and see what happens. This is a great way to make money you can simply stuff in your pocket and forget about it.

However, you could start your own staffing agency for babysitters. Some companies pay their employees minimum wage to clean houses. But those are slave wages for such hard work! Do a good job and many people will be happy to pay this much. I live in Sacramento, California, which is near Coloma on the American River, where gold was discovered back in , and they say millions of dollars in gold is still in the Sierra Nevada.

So, hit the road and pan for gold! I actually did this many years ago. I remember having to take protein pills so I could keep donating. You have to let them give you a blood test and perhaps a simple physical. People travel from Mexico to the U. Sign in or sign up and post using a HubPages Network account.

No HTML is allowed in comments, but URLs will be hyperlinked. Comments are not for promoting your articles or other sites. Brilliant idea of getting your passive income - Paperhelp.

If you didn't ever try it being a student I highly recommend that you start. It is a very convenient way to study and earn simultaneously. Moreover, it needs no experience or a special backgrounds to do so. There are some legit companies out there if you do your research.

I'm a stay at home mom and the extra money is nice. Thanks for the comment, crysolite. Hey, tell me about some of your ways to make pocket money and I'll add them to this list. What's fair is fair! I've got lots and lots of things to sell, but i feel i still have need of them! Thanks for the comment, Katherine Monaco. Unfortunately, cash made on the computer tends to create an audit trail, which removes it from the realm of pocket money - at least what I call pocket money in the context of this article.

You know what I mean? Nowadays, most individuals needs extra income. This blogs give ideas to all readers who want to earn extra cash. Sitting in front of your computer can give you extra cash.

It is the best way to earn extra cash, you are working with no worries and in a very comfortable way. I usually do some paid work on Elance, and take some paid survey online Hey, Rabbit, this list includes all the ideas I have, though I suppose one could mow lawns or rake leaves for cash.

If walking dogs doesn't work out, try some of that. Five hundred sounds about right, so that one K would have to be declared as income.

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So I can't put anything like clinical research on this list. I was ready to update this hub. Thanks for the comment, Kimberly Vaughn. I've heard about people making money by engaging in medical research or whatever one wants to call it. But, must you declare the money as income?

Please let me know, if you get a chance. Along the selling plasma line, I have participated in a medical study to make some extra bucks. It pays pretty well. Each weekend you are given one pill and they monitor your blood, blood pressure, etc. The research facility that I worked with usually did generic drugs that were in the last phase of testing before going onto the market.

Hey, Sam, I'll bet a few people can make money washing dishes. I'll do it for 20 bucks. Thanks for the comment, techhound. During tough times, I was constantly trying to think of new ways to make pocket money. I wish I could come up with more, but I haven't been able to.

It's amazing when you think about the various ways to make some extra cash. Think about your hobbies too and how to capitalize on them. Thanks for the comment, Ingenira. Writing online does provide some passive income, but it also creates an audit trail.

I sell used books and things at home that I do not need any more to get extra pocket money. Writing online is another good way to earn extra pocket money, in fact, it gives us passive income continuously. Thanks for the comment, Coachcatherine. I've added information to this hub a couple of times, and it seems to be one of my most useful and popular.

Hey, Dave, be happy you have people who pay for plasma where you live.

Alas, here in Sacramento I've found none. The plasma thing pays here in Kentucky Make sure when you go that there are no defects of any kind on your arms. They will flag you for a misquito bite on the left arm, even if you are going to give from the right.. No small itty bitty bruises itty bitty cuts or itty bitty anything. The arms must be immaculate.

You know how to make money, amurbach! Garage sales are tremendous ways to make pocket money. Thanks for the comment. I've flipped great garage sale finds for extra cash. Of the options on this list, the best ways to make money quickly - and not have to pay taxes - are to sell what you don't use anymore, collect cans and plastic and use your car as a taxi.

I haven't been able to find anything more imaginative than these thirteen. If you know of something, let me know and I'll add it to the list. Keep in mind, if they aren't practical, there's no sense in putting them on such a list. A good hub but most of your suggestions are pretty standard. The first one, house player, wouldn't work for me since the only card game I know is uno. Selling water seems rather complicated, perhaps if you check out the weather report and on a particularly hot weekend set up a card table on your lawn.

Just like the old lemonade stands kids had. I would like to try housesitting.

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If a person was low on funds and honest he or she might get free housing out of the deal. There are many ways to make pocket money. You just have to keep looking and be creative. Great ideas for earning some quick cash. Some of these ideas are unique to me but are practical suggestions. Hey, Sunnyglitter, I've made money with most of these methods. Have you ever played the game "Careers"?

You start a business and when it begins making good money you sell it and start another one. That's Capitalism at its best.

The great thing about the window cleaning business is that you can build up a round and then sell the business.

Then start up again and sell the business I am a new observer and participant within this forum quite by accident. I wish to add that many of my 'found' discards, when being intelligently selective, have been recycled back on Craig's List for a modest gain. It illustrates the connective power of potential customers throughout the internet spectrum.

Thanks for the long comment, BkCreative! Housesitting does sound like a good idea. Perhaps I should advertise that I'm available; however, they might want to me at some point, which would spoil the fun. Also, there must be an art to dealing with life in NYC. Selling books has worked for me. I have sold on Amazon.

I think I would like to do housesitting. I plan to retire next year and it would be ideal to travel around and housesit - I can take my computer with me - even write a hub about house sitting while I housesit.

Dog walking is a super big business here in NYC - there is no yard to leave your pup in. Thanks for the ideas - I wrote a hub about how folks are earning money in NYC - we have to hustle because our taxes and services are the highest in the nation - in addition to State and Federal taxes - we also pay city taxes and the highest - well on everything.

And get nothing back. In this day and age, everyone could use a little xtra in their pockets! Have already used a few of the suggested ideas! Please rate this article using the scale below. The scale is from 1 to 10, where 10 is the best and 1 is the worst. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. HubPages and Hubbers authors may earn revenue on this page based on affiliate relationships and advertisements with partners including Amazon, Google, and others.

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What Do I Need to Know about Drug Testing for Jobs? Making sidebar money can save your tail! Use Your Vehicle as a Taxi You can charge people whatever you want to give them rides around town. Sell Bottled Water These days, just about everybody buys bottled water.

Sell Used Books, Magazines, CDs, DVDs, Vinyl, VHS tapes, Cell Phones or Smart Phones This stuff is easy to sell at garage sales, and the cheaper you sell it, the quicker it will go.

Cash-in Pennies or Other Change Stores such as Safeway pay you cash for your change and charge you 10 per cent for their trouble.

Sell Home-Grown Vegetables or "Herbs" If you live in a place such as California, you can grow vegetables or whatever throughout the year and sell them for a profit. Dog Walking Many people have dogs they are willing to pay you to walk, and you can charge them whatever you want.

House Cleaning Some companies pay their employees minimum wage to clean houses. Donate Your Plasma I actually did this many years ago. Good luck on your quest for pocket money, and please leave a comment. Making Extra Money Through Odd Jobs. You must declare it over a certain amount a year. Interesting and useful ideas. This was a great article.

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