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<\/a><\/p>\ndouble your paycheck<\/p>\n
Short of winning the lottery or getting a bonus at work, a quick boost to your income can be hard to come<\/p>\n
by without considerable time and effort. Of course, there are a number of ways to start saving more<\/p>\n
money each month \u2014 for example, you could try the 52-week savings challenge \u2014 but if you want to<\/p>\n
actually accelerate your earnings, you\u2019ll have to look outside the box.<\/p>\n
Try these 25 easy tips to double your paycheck in just a single month.<\/p>\n
Related: Surprising Things Frugal People Do to Save Money<\/p>\n
1. Make Money Off Your Clutter<\/strong><\/p>\n sell your belongings<\/p>\n Take a look at your house or apartment: It\u2019s time to re-evaluate what you actually use and what\u2019s just<\/p>\n taking up valuable space. Sell belongings you no longer need on eBay or Craigslist, or go the oldfashioned<\/p>\n route and hold a garage sale. It\u2019s a practical way to free up some space and fill up your wallet.<\/p>\n 2. Get Paid to Carpool<\/strong><\/p>\n carpool<\/p>\n Switch up your daily commute this month by carpooling with other coworkers. If you have a reliable car,<\/p>\n offer to be the driver \u2014 on the condition that your carpool buddies take care of all gas costs. If you\u2019re not<\/p>\n wild about being the sole driver, work out a plan where you each switch off; you\u2019ll still save money on<\/p>\n fuel.<\/p>\n 3. Use Your Free Credit Card Rewards<\/strong><\/p>\n rewards credit card<\/p>\n Those cash-back points have to come in handy sometime. If you\u2019ve been using a rewards credit card,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n check your statement to see how much you can redeem. Can you use your rewards points toward gas,<\/p>\n groceries or other purchases? Just like money found under the couch cushion, these points were always<\/p>\n there \u2014 but taking advantage of them is like tapping into free cash you can use throughout the month,<\/p>\n without dipping into your bank account.<\/p>\n 4. Pick Up Your Unclaimed Cash<\/strong><\/p>\n unclaimed cash<\/p>\n There might be forgotten cash belonging to you, just waiting to be claimed. This could be in the form of a<\/p>\n missing paycheck, a utilities security deposit or an annuity you didn\u2019t know you were entitled to. A good<\/p>\n way to check to see if you have any money out there with your name on it is to visit MissingMoney.com,<\/p>\n which is run by the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators.<\/p>\n Conversely, if you need some quick cash in a pinch, call your utility company to see if you can cash in<\/p>\n your original security deposit \u2014 you\u2019ll be more likely to get it if you\u2019ve been timely with your bill<\/p>\n payments.<\/p>\n 5. Get Into DIY<\/strong><\/p>\n diy projects<\/p>\n Taking over some of the chores, errands and housework you employ others to do can save you a lot of<\/p>\n money in the long run.<\/p>\n This can even help on a short-term basis: Find a service you could do yourself \u2014 gardening? cleaning your<\/p>\n house? painting a room? \u2014 and cut it out of your budget for a month. In some cases, you might prefer your<\/p>\n own skills and stick with the do-it-yourself method for good. Plus, if you find you\u2019ve got an aptitude for<\/p>\n the chore, you might be able to do it for neighbors or friends as a side income.<\/p>\n 6. Sell Your Blood<\/strong><\/p>\n selling blood<\/p>\n Provided you\u2019re not squeamish about needles (and you meet local health code mandates), hundreds of forprofit<\/p>\n blood organizations regularly hold drives where you can be paid upwards of $50 for your blood or\u00a0plasma, according NerdWallet. Do some research (and, of course, talk to a doctor to make sure giving<\/p>\n blood is in your best interest).<\/p>\n 7. Become an Online Survey Taker<\/strong><\/p>\n online survey<\/p>\n If you have an opinion on a wide range of topics and issues, why not get compensated for it? According<\/p>\n to ChristianPF, there are a number of websites that will pay you for taking online surveys, including<\/p>\n OpinionOutpost, E-Poll and Swagbucks. (The latter will also pay you for surfing the web.)<\/p>\n 8. Return Unnecessary Purchases<\/strong><\/p>\n return purchases<\/p>\n Are there some impulse buys you made at the mall a month or two ago that still haven\u2019t been opened or<\/p>\n used yet? Rather than letting them collect dust on the shelf, go back to the store where you got them (with<\/p>\n a receipt, if possible) and try to get a refund. If the retailer\u2019s return policy is too strict, consider selling the<\/p>\n item online or exchanging it for store credit (which you should only use on something you were already<\/p>\n going to purchase).<\/p>\n 9. Rent Out Your Parking Spot<\/p>\n rent parking spot<\/p>\n Do you own a personal parking space? Try renting it out for one month and finding street parking. (Far<\/p>\n away? You\u2019ll get more exercise.) If you don\u2019t own a spot, consider renting out your driveway.<\/p>\n 10. Sell Unwanted Gift Cards<\/strong><\/p>\n sell gift cards<\/p>\n Many people are unaware that they don\u2019t need to be stuck with an unwanted or partially spent gift card.<\/p>\n Post your cards for sale on one of the many online gift card marketplaces out there, like Cardpool or<\/p>\n CardCash. Depending on the site, sellers can receive up to 90 percent of their card\u2019s original value,<\/p>\n according to U.S. News & World Report.<\/p>\n Keep reading: How to Turn Unwanted Gift Cards Into Cash<\/p>\n 11. Take Part in a Research Experiment<\/strong><\/p>\n research experiment<\/p>\n Universities, clinics and other medical research groups are always on the lookout for people to participate<\/p>\n in behavioral studies and trials. And they\u2019ll pay handsomely, too; according Nerd Wallet, compensation<\/p>\n can range from hundreds to thousands of dollars. Remember to always sign a consent form, do your<\/p>\n homework on any organizations you plan on working with and don\u2019t participate in any studies that make<\/p>\n you uncomfortable.<\/p>\n 12. Sell Your Old Cellphone<\/strong><\/p>\n sell your cellphone<\/p>\n Cellphones, iPads and laptops become obsolete fast, but that doesn\u2019t mean there isn\u2019t someone out there<\/p>\n willing to buy an outgoing model from you. One good resource for this is Gazelle.com, which will<\/p>\n appraise your equipment and, based on its condition, give an estimate of how much you\u2019re likely to earn<\/p>\n by selling it.<\/p>\n 13. Recycle Stuff for Cash<\/strong><\/p>\n recycle for cash<\/p>\n It could be anything from a few tin cans and glass bottles to old tires and computer equipment: Recycling<\/p>\n can pay off with the right quantities at the right places. According to U.S. News, recycling centers<\/p>\n generally pay about 40 cents per pound of aluminum cans, up to 50 cents per pound if you bring in over<\/p>\n 100 pounds. As for computer equipment, the older the better\u00a0\u2014 the really ancient machines are more likely<\/p>\n to be made of materials like copper, which go for more.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 14. Take a Part-Time Job <\/strong><\/p>\n part-time job<\/p>\n One of the best ways to double your paycheck is to earn another paycheck. Try to find a side gig that offers you flexible hours and quick cash in your pocket, like bartending or waiting tables.<\/p>\n 15. Tutor or Teach <\/strong><\/p>\n guitar lesson<\/p>\n Is there a specific subject or skill you have a knack for? If you were always a math or science whiz, become an after-school tutor for a student needing help with algebra or chemistry homework. Were you always musically gifted? Consider offering guitar lessons. Set your own price, depending on the topic and level of instruction \u2014 you could easily make hundreds more a month.<\/p>\n 16. Sell Homemade Crafts <\/strong><\/p>\n etsy<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve got an artistic side, your talents can bring in some quick cash when needed. Websites like Etsy.com are fast becoming the go-to online marketplaces for artisans selling all sorts of homemade creations, from hand-sewn fabrics to natural perfume oils, sculptures and paintings. To figure out what kind of prices to set, browse the marketplace you\u2019ll be using to figure out what\u2019s appropriate; if you end up being a popular seller, you\u2019ll be able to raise prices. In the meantime, make sure you\u2019re charging more than the cost of the supplies (and don\u2019t forget to factor in labor). Credit: Evan Lorne \/ Shutterstock.com<\/p>\n 17. Sell Your Baked Goods <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n sell baked goods<\/p>\n \u201cIf you can create tasty baked goods, then you can profit from others\u2019 lack of skills in the kitchen,\u201d writes Cameron Huddleston over at Kiplinger. Have a knack for baking sweets, cupcakes and other treats? Sell some of your homemade baked goods at local farmers\u2019 markets, swap meets, church fairs or other community events.<\/p>\n 18. Get Paid for Your Photography <\/strong><\/p>\n sell photos online<\/p>\n Another hobby that can easily turn into a paying gig is photography. There are plenty of stock image websites in search of quality, professional-level photos (check out Shutterstock.com or iStockphoto.com). With most sites, you\u2019ll need to apply to be a contributor and submit samples; after you\u2019re selected, you\u2019ll likely get paid a royalty every time your photographs are downloaded.<\/p>\n 19. Be a Living Advertisement <\/strong><\/p>\n living advertisement<\/p>\n Some people have adorned their houses \u2014 and even their faces \u2014 with advertising copy to save money on mortgages or school tuition. Granted, you probably shouldn\u2019t go to that extreme, but there are companies that will pay you for putting their bumper stickers on your car. You can also make some cash by sharing branded videos or content on your social media through platforms like Wingsplay.<\/p>\n Credit: Joseph Sohm \/ Shutterstock.com<\/p>\n 20. Become a Mystery Shopper <\/strong><\/p>\n mystery shopper<\/p>\n Your job will be secret, but the money you\u2019re paid won\u2019t be. Try your hand at being a so-called \u201cmystery shopper\u201c; you\u2019ll visit businesses, posing as a regular customer, and evaluate the quality of their service. At the end, you\u2019ll be asked to submit a report of your findings. Mystery shoppers are usually reimbursed for the food they ate or merchandise they bought (which they can typically keep or return for cash), and\u00a0are often also paid a nominal fee on top of all that.<\/p>\n 21. Scan Groceries for Cash<\/strong><\/p>\n scan groceries for cash<\/p>\n Before you get your groceries scanned at the checkout line, scan them yourself for a chance to earn some<\/p>\n money. There are a number of apps that will reward you with cash for every item you buy at a<\/p>\n supermarket. For example, NCPMobile from the National Consumer Panel is a smart phone app that<\/p>\n compensates you for helping retailers decide which products are in demand and how they can improve.<\/p>\n 22. Be a Tour Guide<\/strong><\/p>\n tour guide<\/p>\n If you know your city like the back of your hand, why not get paid to show people around? Websites like<\/p>\n Vayable allow self-made tour guides to post \u201cexperiences\u201d they\u2019ll lead \u2014 say, a farmers\u2019 market tour of<\/p>\n San Francisco; interested tourists can sign up and pay by credit card, which goes straight to the tour<\/p>\n guide\u2019s account (the site takes a cut, of course). Vayable handles the nuts and bolts, including<\/p>\n reservations, communicating with potential tourists and all payments.<\/p>\n 23. Get Into the Movies<\/strong><\/p>\n be an extra<\/p>\n It\u2019s not that easy to become a famous film star, but it\u2019s somewhat easier to find work in movie<\/p>\n production as an extra for non-speaking, background roles. 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