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  • Quick ways to make money

    I am in a jam and need to find a quick way to make about $200 in less than a week. I am hoping that you can help me. What is the easiest way to raise this type of cash as quickly as possible? The problem I have is that the time is not negotiable. if I don't get $200 in a week, then I'm in a lot of trouble (I really would prefer not to go into details, but it could mean the loss of the place where I live). I'm really in a bind and don't have anything I can really sell to make this kind of money quickly. So what can i do to get that $200 as quickly as possible?

  • #2
    Go to your local church and ask them if they have any financial assistance programs.


    And you're saying you don't own anything? No iPhone/cell phone/TV/radio/clothes/computer you used to type this email/electronics of any kind/jewelery/DVDs/gaming console/watches/furniture?

    I just don't believe that you have nothing you can sell to come up with some cash.


    Can you work overtime?

    What assets do you have? Checking acct? Savings acct? CDs? 401k? IRA?

    The reason I ask is that many times people forget about old accounts they have somewhere. I know this "Questions" person is general emails sent to SavingAdvice, and I hope whoever asked this one can remember some account they forgot they had.

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    • #3
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      • #4
        Donate plasma and sell things, asap. Sorry you are in this trouble, I hope things get better.

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        • #5
          I agree: you probably have to borrow it. If you had more time, you'd have more options.

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          • #6
            Try to sell something, or ask someone you know and trust to borrow the money. Look online like on CraigsList and see if there are any gigs in your area that could earn you some money fast, or go to a local Church and see if they have any financial aide or assistance programs, best of luck to you :-)

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            • #7
              Sorry to hear that, hope you can resolve things. Have you got anythting of value to sell? Can anyone lend you the money? Any odd jobs you can do for neighbours?

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              • #8
                If you can gather some amount of money, I can suggest you to do a business with alibaba.com. In the bergainbuy section of that site, you will see a lot of products which are really uncommon and attractive too. You will be able to buy those from them in a very cheap rate and will be able to sell them in much higher rate.

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                • #9
                  sell

                  i'd second one of the other posters, objectively evaluate anything you possess and try and get some buyers. good luck!

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                  • #10
                    I have to agree with the people who have already posted on this site:
                    • Go to a church/charity for help
                    • Find something to sell (Surely you have something).
                    • Check sites like craigslist for quick jobs you could do.

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                    • #11
                      If you have any skills in the IT scene you can earn money very easily, but otherwise it's a bit hard. It's a gambling game either way.

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                      • #12
                        Is there something you can pawn like jewelries and gadgets? Maybe this can help as the moment since you need the money urgently - you can get again it later when you get to have more time to work and earn that money. If you don't have such items, you can borrow from a friend and pay him later. You can work in many ways but you cannot make that money instant since it is completely dependent but if you get to have someone or something that can help you get money now, then it is better, I just hope that no matter what you are going through now, you are able to overcome it.

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                        • #13
                          If its fast cash that you like then go online and do freelance work or you can just loan money which can save the trouble of having to do work all the time...

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                          • #14
                            I agree with everything in the posts above. There are plenty of ways to have income coming in, especially on the side if you have a full-time job. Here's a list I found when I was looking for a few extra dollars in my pocket for my kids: 50 ways to make money | Things to Do | reviews, guides, things to do, film - Time Out New York. There's unique ideas, common ideas, and ideas I have never heard of. I know this may not get you $200 as fast as you need it, but it's a great list to keep around for future situations.

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                            • #15
                              1) sell stuff on craigslist
                              2) put signs in your neighborhood for dog walking, baby sitting - new years eve is coming - maybe you can make some money babysitting
                              3)look up freelance type websites - like textbroker - you can write articles for people and get paid.

                              hope this helps

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