Where to Find Cash When You Are Flat Broke
Too much month left at the end of the money? If you are like
many people you just never seem to have enough cash. You get
paid, and it is half gone before the deposit has time to cool
off. So what do you do if you have nothing left and payday is 12
days away? Here are a few ideas that may help.
Borrow from friends or relatives. Always sticky especially if
you have trouble paying it back. If you have a genuine need most
people are willing to help you out. But if you just need a extra
$50 for beer money, probably not.
Sell something. If you have something of value you can probably
get something for it. Selling to a private party is probably the
first choice. You will get the most and keep the most without
fees or interest. May take several days of running an ad. Sell
it on EBay. Could bring in more than expected. You will need a
ebay account and a paypal account. If you have a paypal debit
card, as soon as you get paid, you can go to any cash machine
and get your money. Run a 3 day auction, you will get your money
faster.
Title loans on your car. Some states allow a loan against you
vehicle title. Probably best to stay away. High interest and if
you don't pay back in 30 days you will loose your auto.
Pawn shops. You can sell outright or get a loan for a fraction
of what the item is worth. May be expensive to get your item
back.
Beg. Know how to play an instrument? Stand on a street corner
playing and ask for tips.
Sell Plasma. Quick way to make a extra $50 a week. $20-$30 per
visit. First visit may take several hours. Time consuming.
Modeling. If you are an attractive woman, you can probably make
some quick cash posing nude. Check your local alternative papers
to see if anyone is hiring.
Day jobs. You may be able to pick up a quick day gig for some
quick cash. You may end up on a street corner holding a sign or
passing out flyers but it is only for one day. Check craigslist
for openings.
Payday loans. If you have a steady job probably one of the
easiest ways to get cash. All you need is a bank account and a
steady job. Once you fill out a short form, they deposit the
money into your bank account the next day. You can often borrow
up to $1500. To pay it back they will deduct the money from your
account on your next payday. Quick and easy loans with no credit
check required.
When all else fails, check the sofa and your coat pockets.