How To Make 500 Dollars Fast: 20 Clever Ways!

Do you need $500 fast?  Most of us, at one point or another, needed some fast money for various reasons. 

I was lucky enough to have friends that would let me borrow a big amount of money for an unexpected expense in my younger days.  Most people might not have been as fortunate.

Luckily, there are so many tasks you can do online to make $500 fast or even more.  Most of these tasks are easy and don’t have a lot of requirements.  Once you get rolling, you can continue to earn extra money on the side to save for rainy days.

 

How To Make 500 Dollars Fast In A Week!

1. Take Online Surveys

Difficulty: Easy

Sharing your opinions by taking online surveys is one of the easiest ways to make extra money online.  Companies want to understand their consumers so that they can create better products and services for you.

For them to understand what products and services you want, they have to ask you in the form of surveys.  In return, they pay you in gift cards and cash for your opinions.

You won’t get rich taking surveys, but it’s an easy way to make an extra $50 to $500 a month to help with bills.  There are a lot of survey sites out there, but my personal favorites are:

• Survey Junkie
• Swagbucks ($5 Signup Bonus)
• InboxDollars ($5 Signup Bonus)

Related:  12 Highest Paid Online Surveys To Start Today!

 

2. Sell Unwanted Gadgets On Decluttr

Difficulty: Easy

Decluttr is an easy way to make money by selling all your unwanted gadgets such as phones, tablets, DVDs, CDs, Blue-rays, video games, and even LEGO^®.  Scan the barcode on the app or enter the code manually, and you will get an offer instantly.

Once you accept the offer, Decluttr will send you a free shipping label.  You will receive your payment the day after your order arrives.  Payment is via direct deposit, PayPal, or a check in the mail.

This is a great way to make some quick cash and declutter your place at the same time.

 

3. Sell Clothes on Poshmark

Difficulty: Easy

Poshmark is an online marketplace to sell slightly used and mostly well-known brands of clothes, shoes, accessories for men, women, and kids. 

To get started, create an account, download the app, snap some pictures, add a description, and set a price.

It is really fun to sell on Poshmark.  It’s a big community with virtual shopping parties called Posh Party where you can promote your products. 

I only sold what I didn’t want from my closet, but there are many sellers earn a full-time income selling on Poshmark.  They go to the local Ross, Marshall, TjMaxx stores to buy brand name products and resell them on Poshmark.

The key is to buy cheap brand name products.  I saw a seller posted on Instagram (sorry, I can’t remember the name) a while back that she got all the Michael Kors sandals for less than $10 and sold them on Poshmark for $50.

 

4. Facebook Marketplace

Difficulty: Easy

Facebook Marketplace is a very popular way to sell to people in your area.  I’ve sold a used microwave, washer/dryer, and kid toys in less than 5 minutes after posting. I had no idea there were so many buyers and I got a lot of messages almost instantly.

It’s a great place to sell big items that you don’t want to ship.  I’ve seen postings for cars, couches, and even homemade food!

 

5. Sell on Etsy

Difficulty: Medium

If you’re crafty and creative, selling on Etsy is an easy way to make an extra $500 fast.  It’s free to start a shop, but you have to pay $0.20 per listing and a 3.5% processing fee when the item sells.  You can sell anything handmade including printables, candles, bath bombs, jewelry, knit and crocheted items, and many more.

It doesn’t take long to make $500 if you have a large inventory and some social media marketing.  For someone starting out, it might take around a month.  The key is to post regularly on your social media accounts, especially Pinterest, to bring in traffic to your Etsy store.

Related: 65 Easy DIY Crafts To Make and Sell for Money

 

6. Hold A Garage Or Yard Sale

Difficulty: Easy

This is one of the easiest ways to make money immediately and to remove unnecessary clutter from your house.  I made $300 on one Saturday selling things around the house while my co-worker managed to rake in $1,200!!!

To maximize your earning, coordinate it with your neighbors to have a neighborhood yard sale and the first weekend of the month is usually the best month to hold a yard sale.

 

7. Teach Kids English Online

Difficulty: Medium

There is a high demand for native English speakers to teach English online to kids overseas.

Magic Ears provides online English learning experiences to 4 to 12-year-old children in China who are looking to learn and improve their English skills.  The pay is decent ($18-$22 per hour), and the work schedule is flexible.

Qualifications: Must be from the U.S or Canada.  Bachelor’s degree in any field, with some teaching experience strongly preferred. Teaching experience can be anything from tutoring kids, teaching an after-school class, to being a full-time teacher.

Related: How To Teach English Online Without Experience

 

8. Babysitting

Difficulty: Easy

Babysitting is not only a great first go-to job for teenagers, but it’s also a great way for stay-at-home moms to make extra money on the side.  Many clients even allow moms to bring their own kid(s) with them when they babysit.

Depending on where you live, your qualifications, and your experience, you can easily charge $20-$25 an hour babysitting.

Related: 10 Babysitter Apps To Start Your Babysitting Career

 

9. Walk Dogs and Pet Sit with Rover

Difficulty: Easy

Pet sitting or dog walking can provide companionship as well as extra income.  This is an ideal side job for pet lovers.

Rover is an app that connects dog owners with dog sitters/walkers.  There are a wide range of services you can offer like as a dog sitter/walker.  You can offer dog walking, doggy daycare, dog boarding where you care for a dog overnight in your home.  , or drop-ins where you can check up on pets from time to time.

You can set your own hours and how much you want to get paid for your services.  Receive your payments in just 2 business days after the service is completed.

Related: How to Start Your Own Dog Sitting Business

 

10. Rent Your Car

Difficulty: Easy

If you have a reliable vehicle and it’s just sitting in the driveway or the parking lot at work, you could rent it out for extra money.  GetAround is the Airbnb of car rentals.  It lets you list your car on the app, set your own rates and availability, and offers a variety of features that make renting your car a stress-free experience.

Once someone books it, you will get a notification. Your car is equipped with a Getaround Connect™ which allows the renters to locate, unlock and lock your car using their mobile phone so you never have to meet them in person for anything.  Renters are also responsible for refilling the fuel used on the trip.

Getaround insures your car and offers 24/7 roadside assistance and they make sure you get safe drivers by screening their driving records.

 

11.  Car Wrap Advertising

Difficulty: Easy

You can make $500 a month in passive income by turning your car into a moving billboard by signing up for car wrap advertising.

This is a great side hustle because you don’t have to trade your time for money.  There are also options to do a partial wrap where you place the sticker on your rearview window instead of the whole car.

When the contract is over, you can have your car back to its previous condition. So even if you want to give this a try, you could earn an extra $5,000 a year in passive income.

Related: How To Make Money With Car Wrap Advertising

 

12. Rent a Room in Your House on Airbnb

Difficulty: Easy

If you have an extra room in your house that you don’t use, you can rent it out using Airbnb.  My friend makes an extra $2,000 a month renting out his extra bedroom in Los Angeles.

How much you make depends on the location.  The app will even tell you how much you can per month based on your location.

Airbnb is free to join and guests are pre-screened and paid before they arrive.

 

13.  Review Music on Slicethepie

Difficulty: Easy

If you love listening to music and want to help unsigned artists out, sign up for a free account on Slicethepie and start leaving thorough feedback for the artists.

You’ll be given a star rating as a reviewer and it will help you earn more, so be sure to be thorough and give constructive feedback.

A review can earn you 5 to 15 cents, depending on your star rating and quality of the review.  It’s not a lot of money, but it’s a great way to listen to some new music while getting some extra cash.  You can also refer friends and make additional money that way.

 

14. Freelance on Fiverr

Difficulty: Medium

Fiverr is a digital marketplace place where you can offer your freelance services.  Even though the site is marketed as $5 for tasks, you can earn a lot more if you choose your tasks carefully.  Choose big projects with a higher payout.

I got quoted for $300 for a service related to my blog, so there’s money to be made. The most common services offered on Fiverr include graphic design, create logos, digital marketing, transcription, proofreading, virtual assistant work, etc.

 

15. Deliver Food with DoorDash

Difficulty: Easy

DoorDash is an on-demand delivery service where drivers deliver food from local restaurants right to your door.

While owning a car isn’t a requirement in all cities, a valid driver’s license, insurance, and a clean driving record are. You can use almost any type of transportation to deliver.

There is a guaranteed amount for completing each delivery and you can be selective with the deliveries you choose.

 

16. Perform Small Tasks with TaskRabbit

Difficulty: Easy

TaskRabbit connects you with people in your area who need an extra set of hands.  Browse through the tasks in your area, send your rate, and wait to see if you’re hired.

The tasks can be anything from helping people move, interior painting, cleaning, yard work, babysitting, and more.

 

17. Sell Your Technical Skills Online

Difficulty: Medium

A well managed social media presence is essential for businesses today.  Many business owners either don’t have the time nor the experience to grow their business presence online, and that’s where you come in.

Social media content creation and management skills are in high demand.  If you have experience growing traffic on Pinterest, Instagram, or even Facebook, you can sell your skills on Fiverr and Upwork, just to name a few.

 

18. Rent Out Your Stuff

Difficulty: Easy

If you have extra things around the house that you don’t use often, you can rent them out on Fat Llama (available in both the US and UK).

Many people are looking for things to use without wanting to pay full price for the item, especially if it’s things that they use occasionally.

Some users on Fat Llama are earning upwards $10,000/month just for renting out things.  With Fat Llama, your items are fully insured so you don’t have to worry about damage.

Some of the items you can rent out from home:

• Sound systems
• Luxury outfits and handbags
• Drones
• Camera
• Video games
• Scooters

Here is your $20 bonus just for signing up!

 

19. Get Cashback

Difficulty: Easy

Getting cash back is one of the easiest ways to earn some extra money just by doing the things you normally do such as shopping, surfing the web, playing games, and more.

If you’re not taking advantage of this, you’re essentially leaving FREE money on the table!  Never say no to free money!

Here are some of my favorite apps:

♦MyPoints: You can earn points by taking surveys, watching videos, searching the web, playing games, reading emails and shopping at 1900+ top retailers.  You can redeem your points for PayPal cash, Amazon gift cards or 75+ other retail and restaurant partners.  Get FREE $10 Amazon gift card after spending $20!

♦Rakuten (formerly Ebates) – The largest cashback website with over 2,500 brands such as Walmart, Groupon, Macy’s, Sephora, Amazon, Forever21, TripAdvisor, Expedia and so many many more. You can combine it and earn points with DROP app to double dip on points!

♦DROP:  If you’re not using Drop app to turn your purchases into rewards, then you’re missing out! Drop app is a free popular cash back app that allows you to earn points.  Just link your credit card and use it like you normally do.

 

20. Get Paid to Shop

Difficulty: Easy

Become a shopper at Shipt and earn up to $22/hour to shop for others.

You can choose your own hours and days of work, and easily make $100 a day with Shipt. You will need to be 18 years and over to apply, and live in the US. This is one of the most flexible ways to earn money when kids are at school.