BY TONI QUIOGUE

Sometimes all it takes is a bit of thinking to figure out how to earn some extra cash. Whether you earn it through selling old stuff, turning your skills or hobbies into a side business or sharing that extra seat in your car. Here are five easy ways to generate extra spending money!

1. Garage Sale

Go through your house and gather all the stuff you no longer want or need. I’m talking about barely used items, old clothing, footwear and what not that you don’t like (and will probably never use again). Sell them online through buy and sell websites, Facebook groups or offline by holding a garage sale.

2. Commission based programs

Direct selling can be a good way to earn extra cash. As its name suggests, Direct selling involves selling goods to customers without the presence of a physical store. One good example is the world’s largest direct selling company, Avon.

How it works: Customers select their orders through a catalog and you earn commission from your sales.

3. Turn a hobby into a business

Turn your love for OOTD into a business by setting up an IG account to showcase your style and sell your curated looks.

Tip to look good: Shop wisely and choose pieces that make you feel confident and comfortable while doing what you love.

4. Get into ride sharing

Share your empty car seats, save on gas money and make new friends by signing your car on ride sharing and carpooling apps.

How it works: Do check the App store and Google Play store for ridesharing apps. The app matches riders and drivers heading towards the same location.

5. Get a part time job

If you like children and have a knack for teaching, why not try becoming a private tutor. Tutoring nowadays has become more convenient with online tutoring, so you can teach without even having to leave the comfort of your own home.