Perhaps you don’t have time for a full-time job or maybe even already work 40 hours a week but with little discretionary income to show for it. There are still a few ways to find a few extra dollars in your pocket, without having to come up with a suggestive alternative alias or risk shaming your good family name. While these tips aren’t likely to suffice as a steady means of income, here are a few ideas to help you add a 20-spot or two to your bill fold.

  1. Donate plasma Not only is plasma donation an easy way to make a few bucks (would’ve said painless, but it might pinch a little), you actually serve the greater good every time you feed the needle. Your body replenishes its natural supply of plasma within a relatively short time frame, so you aren’t really losing anything in the long run, while those on the receiving end are often victims of high trauma incidents, requiring blood transfusions.
  2. Serve as a pool monitor If you live in a community with a pool or any sort of recreational area, see if the rental office offers some sort of monitoring program to make sure everyone using the facilities is in fact a resident. Not all of these positions will pay in actual cash, as some landlords will instead opt for reduced rental rates, however either way you wind up with more money at the end of the month. Many residents, particularly those with kids, spend a lot of time at the pool or playground anyway, why not get paid for your time?
  3. Online poker Be careful with this one, as it can just as easily result in less pocket cash. However, purchasing a book or two on poker will only set you back 10 or so, while instantly leapfrogging the collective poker knowledge of many low-stakes players. Don’t get in over your head, but playing a few 1 to 5 entry tournaments could help you turn a small profit in only a few hours work.