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Building Your Balances

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With the cost of living on the rise and energy prices hiking upwards, lots of people are looking to try and boost their bank balance. However, if theres no sign of a pay rise at work and no overtime available, what are your options?

 

All is not lost as its entirely possible to find ways to increase your cash flow without looking for another job – or winning the lottery!

 

Here are five really easy ways to earn more cash that you may not have encountered before.

 

Paid Surveys

 

If youve got a laptop and an internet connection, youll be able to take your pick of survey sites.

 

You won't earn enough to bin your full-time job, but they're excellent – and easy! – way to top up your earnings. The surveys don't take long to complete, and the income very quickly starts to rack up, giving you an extra revenue stream for virtually no effort.

 

Free Casino Bonuses

 

The idea of free cash might sound like a gimmick, but that's exactly what's on offer here. Casinos regularly offer lucrative bonuses for players to sign up, and if you win with the bonus, you can withdraw the cash.

 

Its important to only play at trustworthy sites which are properly regulated and monitored to ensure your data is kept secure. The good news is that there are many casino bonuses offered by regulated sites which enable you to withdraw the cash if you strike it lucky.

 

With absolutely nothing to lose and everything to gain, this is one of the only ways to genuinely receive cash for free.

 

Online Tutoring

 

If you have a degree and are skilled in a certain area, online tutoring might be something to offer. In some cases, you might not even need a degree to be able to impart valuable knowledge in return for a fee.

 

Offering live Zoom classes and calls is one way to do it, but you can also pre-record sessions and release these instead.

 

It might be English or Maths lessons, or it could be something practical like knitting – theres no limit to the appetite of the market. If you know how to do it, there will be someone out there trying to learn it!

 

Rent Your Car Parking Space

 

If you live near a major town or city, you might not have fully considered the value of the empty parking space you have on your drive.

 

Its entirely possible to earn a tidy sum from renting out a parking space, either on a long-term or daily basis.

 

Living near a train station can make your car parking even more valuable, or in any other area where parking is at a premium.

 

Check out your competitors to see how much theyre charging and set your prices accordingly.

 

Sell Your Photos

 

Let’s make one thing clear right from the start – were not referring to Only Fans!

 

If youre a keen photographer and have some stunning shots, you could earn a decent income by offering them for sale. By selling a licence for your images, you can sell the same photo multiple times, giving you even more bang for your buck.

 

There's no actual limit on what sells; anything is potential, but you'll make the most money from popular categories. Research online photo sites and see where the majority of the sales are made, and that will help you to focus on the right type of pictures to take.

 

One good tip is for anything relating to businesses; small firms are always on the lookout for high-quality images that they can use in their marketing material.

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Emma Drew

Emma has spent over 15 years sharing her expertise in making and saving money, inspiring thousands to take control of their finances. After paying off £15,000 in credit card debt, she turned her side hustles into a full-time career in 2015. Her award-winning blog, recognized as the UK's best money-making blog for three years, has made her a trusted voice, with features on BBC TV, BBC radio, and more.

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