If you don’t want to spend more hours in front of a computer, these offline options give you flexible ways to make extra cash.

9. Make more at your current job

One of the best ways to make extra money is to ask for a raise at your current job, and this is especially true if you love your job. Besides seeing an increase in your monthly pay, you’ve upped the baseline for future raises, and even costs of living raises.

If you’ve never negotiated a raise, here are some tips:

• Make sure it’s the right time. If your company or the economy isn’t doing well, you might want to wait. Good times are after you’ve been given new responsibilities or after you’ve successfully completed a large project.
• Research your position and pay. How much is your job worth? You can use job sites like Glassdoor or Salary.com to see what other people in your position and location get paid.
• Keep track of your responsibilities. This is a preparation step that you should start a few months before you ask for a raise. It will help you prove your value if you’re asked.
• Be confident. You should practice your pitch before you go in, and avoid any personal stuff. It will help you seem calm and confident.

You can also check out if more education or training will lead to higher pay, and some companies are willing to pay for it. But if they don’t, weigh up the cost with the bump in your pay.

10. Start a landscaping side gig

Landscaping work includes mowing lawns, weeding, trimming bushes, pulling weeds, planting flowers, and more. It’s hard work where you are definitely trading time for money, but it can be really fulfilling for people who like to work outside.

Craigslist, Facebook, and Nextdoor are good places to advertise your services. You could even go door-to-door in certain neighborhoods to introduce yourself and advertise your work.

Depending on where you live, you can earn $30-$80 for lawn mowing and more if you offer extra landscaping services like edging or leaf blowing.

11. Deliver food

Delivery services are a convenient way for people to get meals and groceries delivered right to their front door, and there are a number of services out there where you can make $15-$20/hour.

• DoorDash delivers from grocery stores and restaurants. Learn more at DoorDash Driver Review (And How to Earn More Than Average).
• Postmates is known for delivering anything, from takeout to video game consoles. Read DoorDash vs. Postmates: Which is a Better Side Hustle? to learn more.
• Instacart is the go-to grocery delivery service for many people. Learn what to expect Instacart Shopping Side Hustle: How Much Do Instacart Shoppers Make?

12. Flip furniture

I’m sure you’ve seen furniture sitting out on the curb as trash. That stuff usually just needs a few minor repairs before it’s in good shape. I think most people just don’t want to take the time to do the work themselves.

With a fresh coat of paint, some sanding and staining, or maybe new hardware, you can turn that curbside trash into sellable furniture. What I love about this way to make extra money is that your inventory cost is so low.

You can sell your flips on Facebook Marketplace or local buy/sell/swap groups. And there are actually people who have made a full-time income from flipping furniture.

13. Flip items for a profit

Similar to the last idea, you can also learn how to make extra money by buying and flipping things you’ve found at garage sales, flea markets, thrift stores, and more. One couple even made $79,000 flipping things, and they were only working 10-15 hours a week. They focused on items that are high profit/low volume to keep their working hours down.

You can learn more about this side hustle in this free 75-minute webinar Flea Market Flipper: Learn the Art of Buying & Selling.

14. Find gigs on Craigslist

Craigslist is one of the original ways to find odd jobs listed on the internet. I just searched my local Craigslist and found gigs for:

• $50 to take photos of a real estate listing
• $40 to cut up a fallen tree and haul it off
• House cleaner wanted for $15/hour
• Seamstress needed to sew facemasks, $3/mask
• Airbnb property assistant for $13/hour

Vet each gig before you go into it: make sure you know where you’re going and get details about who you are doing the work for. I would also get an agreement on what you’ll be paid before you start working. Don’t accept checks, cashier’s checks, wire transfers, or other unconventional payments.

15. Rover

Whenever my wife and I go out of town, we rely on a pet sitter to come and stay with our pets. It takes a special person to tolerate our dog Strider, and now that we’ve found them, we’ll be using them for as long as possible.

You can build relationships like that on Rover –  an online platform that is dedicated to connecting pet owners with dog walkers and pet sitters in their area. This goes unsaid, but you have to love pets and feel comfortable around them for this side hustle.

Pay varies depending on where you live. You’ll be paid more if you live in an urban area, where you can earn $25 per walk or $70 for an overnight stay.

Rover can help you find clients, but you can also list your services on social media. Because trust is such a big part of this side hustle, referrals go a long way.

If you’re interested in signing up for Rover, learn how to set up your profile and list your services at Rover App Review: Get Paid to Walk Dogs.

16. Become a tasker on TaskRabbit

TaskRabbit is a site where people in your area can find “Taskers” to help them do things around their house. And you can make extra money by doing one-off jobs for things like:

• Assembling IKEA furniture
• Light installation
• Grocery delivery
• Laundry services
• Minor home repairs
• Yard cleanup and removal

17. Work as a tutor

If there is a subject that you know well and can teach to others, tutoring is a great way to make extra money. I know this because when I was working as a teacher, I learned that parents are always looking for tutors for math, science, writing, foreign languages, musical instruments, and more.

Tutoring offers pretty decent pay – around $30-$60/hour depending on where you live.

If you can do SAT or ACT prep, you can earn $45-$100/hour. You can find tutoring jobs by connecting with local schools, advertising your services on social media, or through an online tutoring platform like Wyzant. 

18. Become a Rideshare driver

Using ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft give customers a comparable or even less expensive option to cabs. And with easy-to-use apps, it’s often easier to call an Uber or Lyft than hail a cab.

This has made rideshare companies a popular way to get around, and a great way to make extra money. You can also set your own hours, and drivers I’ve talked to seem to genuinely love meeting new people.

To learn what rideshare driving is like and what you can expect to make, check out Is Driving For Uber Worth It in 2020? 6 Things to Know Before Jumping In.

19. Deliver for Amazon Flex

Working for Amazon Flex is kind of like rideshare driving – you’re using your car to make extra money and pick the hours you drive, but you’re delivery packages, not people.

Amazon Flex drivers average $18-$25/hour delivering packages for Amazon services like Prime Now, Amazon Fresh, and Amazon Restaurant. You schedule your working time in 3 to 6 hour-long blocks, which you can set days in advance or on the day-of.

Learn more at Amazon Flex: How to Get Paid As a Driver, How to Sign Up, and What to Expect.

Freelancing is a great way to make extra money because it’s the type of side hustle that you can scale into a full-time job. Most freelancers work for a variety of clients, but some land long-term contract jobs that provide a little more financial security as they grow their business.

20. Become a freelance writer

Freelance writing is a really broad field because you can work for clients in nearly every kind of niche doing jobs like:

• Marketing campaigns
• Blog posts
• Email newsletters
• Online and print articles
• Catalog descriptions
• Ghostwriting
• Web copy
• Grant writing
• Technical writing
• Resumes

You get to work when and where you want and set competitive rates that help you grow your business. Most writers eventually find a niche they enjoy and stick with that as they grow their business. For example, I have a freelance writer who helps me manage my workload, and she’s grown her side hustle into a full-time job working for personal finance bloggers.

A background in English, writing, or journalism can help, but not all writing jobs require a degree. You can learn how to get started at How to Become a Freelance Writer: The Ultimate Guide for 2020.

21. Work as a virtual assistant

Well before I hired a freelance writer, I hired a virtual assistant (VA) to take care of some of the day-to-day work involved in running a blog. Its stuff that doesn’t have to be done by me, like scheduling posts, billing, inbox management, and more. She also helps me stay focused and on task.

It’s not an exaggeration to say that I couldn’t run this site without my VA.

I know so many entrepreneurs who feel the same way I do, because we need organized people to help us run our businesses. If you’re up for the responsibility, have good time management skills, and are a good communicator, check out the course 30 Days or Less to Virtual Assistant Success.

22. Become a Pinterest VA

This is a more specialized kind of virtual assistant who helps business owners strategize and grow their business using Pinterest. You can make extra money as a Pinterest virtual assistant doing things like:

• Creating pins
• Optimizing images
• Developing a Pinning schedule
• Doing keyword research

Check out How to Make Money on Pinterest in 2020 (Earn $1,000 Extra Per Month!) to learn more.

23. Make extra money as a proofreader

Proofreaders are responsible for polishing written content for bloggers, content writers, website owners, and more. Now, this isn’t for everyone because you’ll need to be amazing at spotting spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes. But if you’re good at that sort of thing, proofreading is a flexible way to make extra money.

Learn more at  Proofreading Jobs: Make Money Pointing Out Mistakes – this article includes a great course to help you learn high-level proofreading skills and start your business.

24. Find more freelance work on Fiverr

Fiverr is an online platform where freelancers can connect with potential clients. You could use it to find work for any of the freelancing jobs I just mentioned, but you can also list all types of freelancing work on Fiverr. Here are the 10 most popular freelance services on Fiverr:

• Logo design
• Customizing WordPress sites
• SEO
• Voiceovers
• Creating whiteboard and animated explainers
• Social media marketing
• Illustration
• Translation
• Data entry
• Designing book covers

Seriously, if you have a marketable skill, Fiverr is worth checking out. You can learn more about how Fiverr works at How to Make Money on Fiverr in 2020.

This is a surprisingly passive way to make extra money because once you’ve created the digital file, you can sell virtually unlimited copies of it. And Etsy gives you a hands-off way to list and sell your products.

The E Printables Side Hustle Course from Gold City Ventures teaches what kinds of printables do well, how to make them, how to list them on Etsy, how to market them, and more.

27. Write an ebook

Self-publishing ebooks has become a popular way to make extra money because self-publishing breaks down the barriers that come with traditional publishing. You don’t have to find a publisher, work under deadlines, or negotiate your contract. You retain complete control of your work.

Kindle Direct Publishing is the go-to self-publishing platform for many new writers.

28. Teach music lessons

When I was working as a high school band director, a bunch of my students took private music lessons. They got one-on-one support and became much better musicians because of it.

And for people who know how to play an instrument really well, it’s a great way to make some extra money. You can realistically make $30-$60/hour depending on where you live and your experience.

Advertising on social media is a good way to grow your client base, but I’d also contact the music programs at your local schools. A lot of school music programs keep a list of local teachers on hand for parents.

Passive income is when you aren’t trading time for money. You have to make an investment to start – the ones on this list all take a financial investment – but once your passive income stream is up and running, it takes minimal work to maintain it.

32. Invest your spare change with Acorns

Micro-investing is when you invest with small amounts of money, even spare change. If you haven’t started investing yet, micro-investing is an approachable way to get started.

Acorns is one really popular app, and it’s become known for something called Round-Ups. This is when you link a debit card to your Acorns account, and when you make a purchase with that card, Acorns rounds up your transaction to the next dollar amount and invests the difference.

 This platform also works as a Robo-advisor, which means it decides how to invest your money for you based on your risk tolerance and time in the market. The result is a diverse portfolio of ETFs (exchange-traded funds) that’s built to match your needs.

Acorns has three different plans to choose from:

• Acorns Core $1/month. Personal investment account.
• Acorns Core + Acorns Later $2/month. A personal investment account and IRA.
• Acorns Core + Acorns Later + Acorns Spend $3/month. This adds an Acorns checking account.

Learn more about Acorns and what to expect from micro-investing at Acorns Review 2020: Helpful Robo Advisor or Waste of Time?

33. Start Stashing

Stash is another micro-investing platform, but Stash is a little different. You can still invest your spare change and use its portfolio builder to select which ETFs to invest in, but Stash gives you the option to pick your own investments.

There are dozens of themed ETFs so you can align your investments with your values and interests. Here are a few of the themed ETFs that you can invest in with Stash:

• American Innovators (U.S. based tech companies) is the Stash name for Vanguard Information Technology ETF, ticker symbol VGT
• Clean & Green (companies with clean and renewable energy) is the Stash name for the iShares Global Clean Energy ETF, ticker symbol ICLN
• Women Who Lead (female-focused companies, leadership and charitable work) is the Stash name for SPDR SSGA Gender Diversity Index ETF, ticker symbol SHE
• All That Glitters (precious metals) is the Stash name for Aberdeen Standard Physical Precious Metals Basket Shares ETF, ticker symbol GLTR
• Do the Right Thing (companies who focus on positive environmental, social, and/or governance impact) is the Stash name for iShares MSCI USA ESG Select Fund, ticker symbol SUSA

Stash has three different account levels starting at $1/month for a personal investment account to $9/month which also comes with custodial accounts, a retirement account, and debit card access.

See how Stash compares at Acorns vs. Stash | Which is Better, How Much They Cost, and How to Use Them?

34. Invest with Betterment

Started in 2008, Betterment is the first widely accessible Robo-advisor platform, using sophisticated algorithms to generate the best asset allocation for your future financial needs.

Betterment feels much closer to a traditional brokerage, offering financial planning packages and a wide range of features, including:

• Daily tax-loss harvesting on all taxable accounts
• Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) Portfolio
• Goldman Sachs Smart Beta Portfolio
• BlackRock Target Income Portfolio
• Flexible portfolios for investors with at least $100,000 invested

But Betterment is still approachable for people who are learning how to invest because there’s no minimum account balance and Betterment charges 0.25% annually.

Learn more at Betterment Review 2020: Should You use the OG Robo-Advising Tool?

35. Invest in an REIT

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are how average people invest in commercial real estate. You put in a lump-sum, upfront investment, and once the project is funded and turning a profit, you get a return.

Fundrise is an investment platform specifically for REITs, and lets you start investing in real estate for as little as $500. They’ve been around since 2014, and investors have seen historical annual returns of 8-12%.

To learn more, read Fundrise Review 2019: Commercial Real Estate Investing for All. 

36. Move your money into a high-yield account

High-yield savings accounts give your savings the chance to make extra money for you. Rather than earning 0.03% at your current bank, a high-yield account can earn 1.4% back or more.

The difference is that most people have their money in brick and mortar banks that have high overhead costs – think branches, tellers, etc. Online banks don’t have those same costs, so they can pass the savings along to their customers in the form of higher than average interest rates.

Here are 8 of the best online savings accounts now and tips for picking the right one.

What did we do before smartphones? Seriously… they give us directions, play music, make it easy to connect with family, and you can use them to make extra money.

37. Trim your bills

Trim is a multipurpose financial health app that does budgeting, cancels unused subscriptions, and negotiates for lower rates on your cable, internet, or phone bills. Yes, you can do some of those things on your own, but there are a lot of people out there who just don’t.

It’s free to use Trim for budgeting and canceling subscriptions, but you pay Trim if they are able to negotiate for lower rates on your bills.

Learn more at Trim App Review 2020 | An Easy Way to Save Money on Bills. 

38. Share your opinion with Survey Junkie

Let me be honest with you, I have mixed feelings about survey sites. Taking online surveys is a mindless way to make extra money, but you don’t make very much with them — be aware of that before you get started.

Okay, now that I’ve gotten that out of the way… Survey Junkie is a 100% legit online survey site that pays people to answer market research surveys. You earn points that you can convert to cash via PayPal or direct bank transfer, or online gift cards to Amazon or Target.

Survey Junkie is mindless, mindless money. You can take surveys while watching Netflix, waiting in line at the grocery store, or at the doctor’s office.

Learn more at Survey Junkie Review: Is it a Legit Side Hustle?

39. Swagbucks

There are a lot of ways to make extra money with the Swagbucks app. You can earn money back while shopping online, taking surveys, playing games, or watching videos. And it’s such a popular site that users have already made over $400,000,000 with Swagbucks.

Swagbucks pays in points that convert to cash. And while you’re not going to get rich with Swagbucks, you can earn some easy money doing simple things – shopping online via the Swagbucks portal is one of the higher-earning options.

Swagbucks also has a referral program that pays you points when people sign up through your unique Swagbucks link. You earn a bonus when they sign up for a percentage of any points they earn.

Read more at Swagbucks Review | Is It Worth It?

40. Sell your stuff

There are a ton of great apps for selling stuff from around your house. Here are some of my top picks:

• Decluttr: This app is free to use and specifically for tech stuff, like game consoles, tablets, old cell phones, and more.
• Poshmark: Sell gently used clothing and accessories on this app.
• Letgo: Get connected with local buyers in your area and sell virtually anything online.
• Chairish: An app for selling vintage and contemporary home decor and furniture.
• Facebook: Sell on Facebook Marketplace or use local buy/sell/swap groups.

41. Sell unused gift cards

If you’re like me, you have a drawer in your house with a bunch of random gift cards that are partially used or ones you’ll never use. Instead of letting them go to waste, you can sell them through the Raise app to make extra money

You can find out the balance of your cards with Raise, then list them for sale on the app. You’re paid via Direct Deposit, PayPal, or check once they sell.