Odd Jobs

Think about the type of skills or equipment you have that others may need. Can you change the oil in their car? Make a birthday cake? Clean their gutters?

Consider that your time may be helpful to others if you have free time when they do not.

You can find odd jobs in the classifieds section of local newspapers or web sites like Craig’s List.

Bartering

Trading goods or services with others may not yield cash, but it can provide your family with essential goods or services.

Many of us have time or skills that others could use. Think about things such as childcare, cleaning, yardwork, running errands or making repairs.

People also trade goods including tools, furniture, cooked meals or used clothing.

Donating Blood, Plasma, or Other Tissue

Many blood banks or plasma banks will pay for usable fluids.

Fertility clinics may also need sperm or ovum and will pay for viable samples. However, there are many consequences that need to be considered before you make the decision to donate.

Either of these options not only provides extra income, but may help save lives or help families in your community.