Our Favorite Ways to Make Extra Money Fast

Over the years we've helped thousands of people make a little extra money in the official "give me your money" Facebook group. While asking your peers for help directly can save the day, it's not the only way to make some extra cash. Here are some of the best ways to earn a few extra bucks.

1. Join Cashapp and invite your friends

Cashapp is the preferred payment method in give me your money and other peer-to-peer funding communities. Signing up is fast and easy, and you can use our link to get $5 after the first time you send money to someone else. Invite your friends with your own link, and you can all get referral rewards. It's real cash money, and lots of people prefer it over Paypal or Venmo for its simplicity and ease of use.

2. Clean Out Your Closets with Mercari

When it's time to turn clutter into cash, Mercari is one of the easiest apps out there. Unlike many other selling sites, Mercari is not focused only on women's clothing - you can sell just about anything. It's also built with shipping in mind, so you don't have to waste time meeting locals who never show up. Payments deposit quickly after your buyers receive your items. Mercari's ease of use makes the money stack up quickly when you start listing and selling.

Join Mercari with our link and get an extra $20 after your first $100 in sales, plus $10 to spend on the app for yourself.

3. Find Missing Money That Belongs To You

MissingMoney.com is a US website that helps individuals locate unclaimed property or funds that may be owed to them. If you have cash waiting for you, it will require some paperwork and patience to get it back, but it's worth it -- and why let the government just sit on your funds? Here's how you can potentially get money from the site:

  1. Visit the Website: Go to https://missingmoney.com.

  2. Start a Search:

    • Enter your first name, last name, and state in the search fields.
    • You can also search by business name if you are looking for unclaimed funds tied to a company or organization.

  3. Review Results:

    • If you have unclaimed property or funds, a list of possible matches will appear.
    • These funds may come from things like forgotten bank accounts, tax refunds, insurance payments, utility deposits, or even overpaid bills.

  4. Claim Your Money:

    • If you find an entry that belongs to you, click on it for more information.
    • You will typically be directed to the relevant state’s official unclaimed property program (since MissingMoney.com works with state treasuries).
    • Follow the specific steps outlined to claim the funds. This may involve submitting a claim form, proof of identity, and other documentation to verify ownership.
    • Depending on the state or organization holding the funds, you may need to prove you are the rightful owner through documents like a driver’s license, social security number, or address history.

  5. Wait for Processing: After submitting your claim, it can take some time for the state or holder to process your request and release the funds to you. Be sure to check back or contact the appropriate office if you have any questions.

If you have any unclaimed property waiting for you, this could be an easy way to get some extra cash. Some people have found hundreds or even thousands of dollars they didn't know about.