At times, you may feel the need to earn some extra income immediately, but you may also be searching for a full-time job or currently working in one. In such situations, you might consider starting a side hustle, but you may be unsure of how to begin.

Here are five ways you can potentially make money today:

• Sell unused or unwanted items: Look around your home and gather up items that you no longer use or need. Sell them on online marketplaces such as eBay, Craigslist, or Facebook Marketplace.
• Participate in paid surveys or focus groups: You can sign up for websites that pay you for participating in surveys or focus groups. Companies conduct these surveys and focus groups to gather market research data. Some popular sites are
  • FindFocusGroups.com: This website offers a database of focus group opportunities across the United States.
  • Respondent.io: This platform connects businesses with research participants for surveys, interviews, and focus groups.
  • User Interviews: This website offers paid research studies, including focus groups, for people in various demographics.
  • Toluna: This website offers paid survey opportunities and occasionally offers focus group opportunities as well.
  • FocusGroup.com: This website offers opportunities to participate in online focus groups and earn money.
• Freelance work: If you have skills in writing, graphic design, programming, or any other area, you can offer your services on freelance websites such as Fiverr or Upwork.
• Drive for a ride-sharing service: If you have a car and some free time, you can sign up to be a driver for a ride-sharing service like Uber or Lyft.
• Pet-sitting or dog-walking: Many people are willing to pay for someone to take care of their pets while they are away. Offer your services as a pet-sitter or dog-walker in your local community.