Ways to Make Extra Coin, Pt. 2
By: Naiyima Severe
Seven months since COVID affected us all, especially our pockets. Though things are slowly opening up, we are still struggling and worrying about the five Ws and H of finding primary and/or extra income.
Here is part two of earning some coin:
File for Unemployment
As I mentioned in our previous piece, please take full advantage of unemployment. It may not be much, but it is something for now until you can secure that major coin. For more information, please check out your state’s Department of Labor website (https://dol.ny.gov/ — Here’s the one for New York residents ONLY).
Browsing Online
How would you like to get paid for doing what you do on a regular basis? There are websites and search engines that will pay you for just wondering and gazing through the web. Here are some websites to refer to:
Sell That Junk, Chile
You know what they say, “One person’s trash is another person’s treasure.” Don’t throw those items away when you can make a profit. Create a PayPal, CashApp, or Zelle to receive your funds, take good pictures of the items you’re trying to sell, be honest about the condition(s) of your items, and do good business with each customer. There are plenty of websites that’ll give you the platform to sell the goods. Here are some examples:
Blogging
Blogging is an oldie but a goodie to earning your coin. You can blog about literally anything and you will have your audience that has that common interest. Blogging requires patience, persistence, and discipline, but is doable and legit! Here are ways to monetize and start earning:
- Advertising
- Affiliates
- Sponsorships
- YouTube videos
Here are some platforms to start blogging:
Work-at-Home Companies
In our current climate, remote (aka work-at-home) jobs have been in high demand more than ever. Though it’s not by choice to be home, who’s complaining? Imagine being in the comfort of your own home and making money without leaving the house?!? Oh, I like that! *In my fake Caresha voice* Here are some companies to consider on your search for work-at-home positions:
