7 Ways to Earn Extra Cash
Surprisingly simple ideas to put more money in your pocket.
Coming up with extra cash to cover your expenses isn't as hard as it seems.
Substitute Teach
Pay varies by district, but substitute teachers can make between $90 and $120 a day.
Participate in Clinical Trials
Compensation depends on the trial, but payments can range from $50 to more than $1,000.
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Be a Tutor
You could earn $15 to $60 an hour if you speak a second language or have great math, science or writing skills.
Model for Artists
Typical sessions last three hours, and pay is about $12 to $13 per hour.
Join a Street Team
Earn $20 to $25 an hour by signing up to help promote products and events by handing out samples or dressing as a mascot.
Walk Dogs
Why not get a little exercise while you earn anywhere from $15 to $30 an hour?
Drive Other People
According to Uber, drivers' average earnings per hour are about $19. Lyft says its drivers earn up to $35 per hour.
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