Making 500 Dollars is Easier Than You Think! Here Are 10 Ways!

Everyone wants to make money somehow—whether that’s by actually working or by getting free stuff. We are always looking for ways to add a few extra bucks to our wallets.

According to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 16.5 million people in the U.S. are working in “contingent” or “alternative work arrangements.” What does that mean? We need quick money.

You may feel discouraged.

You have probably fallen into a lot of scams over your years of trying to make money. No worries—it happens to the best of us. However, just know this: there are legitimate ways to make extra money.

All of these strategies to make 500 dollars fast (some in just a day!)  are easier than you think. You just have to know where to look, and yes, you do need to put a little work in.

So, I will wait no longer. Here you go— some ways to make 500 dollars fast.

Sell Your Stuff

Do you have extra stuff laying around your house that you don’t use? Why not sell it?

Selling things is an easy way to make $500 fast. What should you sell and to where? Keep reading!

Sell CDs, DVDs, Tech, and LEGO® with Decluttr

Decluttr is a simple way to make money simply by selling all your unwanted or outdated gadgets. All you do is scan in the barcode on each item, and you will get an instant offer. You can either manually enter the code, or download the Decluttr app to scan it.

Decluttr will send you a free shipping label, so all you have to do is prepare your package and send it off!

Decluttr sends your payment the day after your order arrives to them. PayPal, direct deposit, or a check in the mail are the ways this company pays.

 Sell Clothes on Poshmark

Poshmark is an online marketplace where people buy and sell clothing and accessories from one another. I have personally used Poshmark, and it’s been a great experience. You simply create an account, take pictures of your items, list them for sale, and wait for buyers.

Once you make a sale, Poshmark will send you a shipping label, so all you do is package your items and ship them off. Viola! You’re done!

Sell on Craigslist

Craigslist is another great option to sell the stuff you no longer need or use.

You can sell just about anything on Craigslist, including your services. Personally, I have found several writing gigs from Craigslist that proved to be great jobs.

Whether you have items or a skill set to sell on Craiglist, all you have to do is create an account, and list your items.

When someone messages you, be careful about meeting up or offering services. Most of the time, Craigslist is local, so more than likely you will be meeting up with people who you don’t know to sell your stuff. Always meet in a well-lit public place, and take a buddy with you!

Sell on eBay

Some people think eBay is intimidating, and I am not sure why. I personally know people who make a living selling on eBay. But, if you want to earn $500 fast, start looking in your house for stuff you no longer want or need.

You can sell anything on eBay—electronics, gadgets, home décor, clothing, books, etc.

All you do is sign up for a free account, take pictures of your items, and start posting them to sell.

If you don’t want to risk selling for a low price, then don’t. Just create a fixed-price listing.

Collections of items and unique and rare items tend to sell the best on eBay.

Teach Kids English on VIPKID

VIPKID is an education website where people teach Chinese children how to speak English.

This gig is legitimate (I have tried it!), and VIPKID carefully selects their teachers. The requirements are that you need a bachelor’s degree (any subject) and you need to pass the demo class interview.

Based on your past experience and how you do in the demo interview, you could make $14 to $22 in one hour teaching English online with VIPKID. Of course, you won’t make $500 in a day, but you could in a week or less!

Since everything is online, you’ll need a reliable computer, a headset, and Internet access. You will need a few props to teach your classes (stuffed animals, puppets, etc), but that’s really it.

If you are interested in teaching English and have a bachelor’s degree, this opportunity is one worth checking out.

Win Free Gift Cards Through Blogger Giveaways

Bloggers run different types of contests.

1. One contest is company sponsored to advertise their services or products and they giveaway prizes.
2. Another kind of contest is where bloggers give away free prizes like gift cards in order to get more followers or likes.

How do you find these contests?

You gotta look for them!

1. Search “blogger prize giveaways” in Google.
2. Look through the blogs that appear from the search
3. Pick a few that interest you
4. Figure out the requirements and enter the giveaway
5. Anxiously wait for a prize

Another way is to use giveaway directories.

Here are a few:

• Gift Cards/ Gift Certificates Giveaways – BlogGiveawayDirectory.com
• http://giveawaycenter.com/giveaways
• Cash + Gift Cards Giveaway – Giveaway Monkey
• Blog Giveaways Directory – Bvdtest.com

Giving away prizes is a way that bloggers promoting themselves, and it turns out—this is much easier and less expensive than some traditional advertising methods.

Twitter Parties!

Now, I had never even heard of a Twitter party before today. So what are they?

Sometimes small businesses and website owners host Twitter parties where they give away free gift cards or money to people who tweet using a specific hashtag under a certain frame of time.

So how do you find Twitter parties, you ask?

Follow your favorite businesses

Hop onto Twitter, make an account if you don’t already have one, and follow your favorite companies.

Follow people who tweet about Twitter parties

Another way to find Twitter parties is to search “Twitter parties” on Twitter and find and follow a few people who Tweet about them.

-Use Twitter party calendars

Another cool way to find Twitter parties is to use sites with Twitter Party Calendars. Some of these are:

• Mommy Blog Expert Twitter Party Calendar
• Kathy’s Calm to Chaos Twitter Party Calendar
• Freebies for Mom Twitter Parties

Search on Google for Twitter parties

If in doubt, just Google it. Google will give you all kinds of different Twitter parties you can join.

Watch Videos and Play Games to Earn Money Online

One of the best places to look for extra money is Swagbucks.

Swagbucks rewards you for searching the web, watching videos, shopping, and taking surveys.

One cool thing about Swagbucks is they have a higher payout than other websites, and they are more reputable.

You can sit in front of your TV and binge watch Netflix while you glance through a few videos and play a few games, and then bam! You have earned points which you can redeem for cash or gift cards.

As of date, Swagbucks has paid their members over 320,252,328 dollars and counting!

It’s definitely worth looking into.

Survey Sites

Have you ever tried a survey site, only to fill out dozens of surveys and receive 5 bucks? You probably figured survey sites aren’t worth your time, and I wouldn’t blame you. However, there are some legitimate survey sites out there.

Your opinion as a consumer is important to them, and they are willing and ready to pay you in return.

Here are a few legitimate survey sites ones you may want to consider:

1. SurveyJunkie
2. PineCone Research
3. MySurvey
4. SurveySavvy

Be careful Googling “survey sites for money.” You will see a lot of scammers out there, and I don’t want you wasting any of your time.

Read more: The Ultimate Online Paid Surveys Guide 2020: Reviews of The 15 Best Survey Sites

Donate Plasma

Did you know that people make $400 to $500 per month donating blood plasma? Not bad for giving something that we all have!

Most donation centers pay between $20 and $50 per plasma donation, and the process typically takes two hours.

You can donate at most centers up to twice per week, so if you’re getting $50 each time, that’s an easy $100 per week! You can easily make $500 a month by donating your plasma.

Look for Odd Jobs—They add up!

Mowing the lawn? Babysitting? Dog walking? Taking your elderly neighbor to her doctor’s appointment? Anyone can do a few odd jobs now and then. They can add up quickly too.

Search for odd jobs around your neighborhood or from your friends and family.

Personally, I’m a member of several local Facebook groups, and I often see people create posts asking if anyone needs any odd jobs done, like lawn mowing, cleaning out gutters, clearing sidewalks, or even working on cars.

You can pick up a few smaller jobs that pay about $50 and quickly earn your way to $500!

Set Up an Upwork Account

As I have mentioned, you can find online gigs where you offer your services, such as freelance writing and editing, for money. Upwork is a great platform for not only shorter gigs, but long term work.

Upwork has a lot of jobs listed daily and in several different categories.

If you have skills in writing, editing, web designing, etc, you can find a gig on Upwork. The first thing you should do is create an account and include your resume and picture.

Here’s how it works: you get 60 connects (bids) a month, and each job costs 2 bids.  That means you’ll have 30 chances every month to land a gig. If you want more connects, you can buy them.

It’s possible to land a gig that pays $500 and complete it in a day or so, especially if you have in-demand skills like app development, web design, writing, etc.

As you get more jobs on Upwork, you’ll also get more ratings, which can help you land even better jobs.

There’s always the chance that you will have return clients who want you for long term work. Upwork is a wonderful platform where many people work full time.

Make Money to Lose Weight!

Yes, it’s true! Personally, I am doing this right now with HealthyWage. HealthyWage offers people the opportunity to earn cash for losing weight.

The company was founded in 2009, and part of their mission is to provide ways to have a measurable impact of the growing obesity epidemic in the US. They do this by legitimately offering cash prizes to make weight loss and fitness more fun and effective.

So, how does this work?

Of course, you sign up and create an account.

Then comes the fun part: You bet on yourself and how much weight you can lose in what time frame. For example, I have bet that I can lose 40 pounds by July 1. If I meet my goal, then I will earn $250. I could earn more if I would have bet more during the initial process.

Since they are promoting ways to be healthy, your winnings depend on how much weight you lose and how much you bet. Healthywage is a great way to work on your health and fitness and make money too.

Make $500 fast with Cash Back Refunds

So this happened.  I bought something online from Walmart. The price of the yoga mats I bought dropped after I bought them.

I was refunded the difference.

All I did was sign up for Paribus. It’s free and easy.

Depending on how much online shopping you do, you might be looking at an immediate $100, $200, or even $500 back!

It’s as simple as that. And it’s no scam.

Don’t forget…

All of these ways to earn $500 fast online in a day can be overwhelming at first glance. That’s why it’s a good idea to sit down and make a plan. Here are some tips to help you get organized:

1. Carefully consider which opportunities you will pursue

What do you enjoy doing? Focus on that, and forget the rest. If you hate taking surveys, then don’t.  

Look through these ways to make money, do your own research on the companies, and make a list on the ones that interest you the most.

2. Never, and I repeat, never pay a membership fee

When you are out there trying to make money, you should never be asked for money. That makes no sense.

Your participation is all the company needs in order to reward you.

If a company is asking you for a membership fee, close that door and look elsewhere.

3. Be careful about the information you give out

There’s no reason to give out more than your name. No one needs to know where you live, what you do for a living, your hobbies, etc.

If you find that a company is asking for more information than you are comfortable giving, look elsewhere. Trust me; there’s more out there for you!
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The bottom line is you can make 500 dollars fast online in just a day if you know where to look and you are careful about which sites to trust and which are not worth your time.

So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get to earning money!
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