There are several methods to make extra money which you may not have tried yet. Most people have jobs and work for someone else, but there are many ways in which to be self-employed. It just depends on harnessing skills and knowledge you already have, and finding clients to pay you for them.
With their busy schedules, many families do not have time to make home-cooked meals. If you have cooking skills, advertise in your local paper that you will prepare food to order. If you are dealing with a family or a small party, you can handle the job yourself and won’t need any helpers. And who knows, as your client base expands, you may want to hire an assistant and become a professional.
If you are retired professional, think about working part-time from home. For example, an accountant could do income tax, and an ex-office worker can type student essays.
If you can’t find a full-time job and have typing and word processing skills, think about applying to office temp agencies. The work can be irregular, but it pays fairly well.
If you have specialized knowledge, such as a trade or profession, write an e-book with tips the public can use. For...