In need of some extra cash this summer? Aren’t we all? From funding family vacations to summer camps and even just plain old grocery shopping, money is always on our minds this time of year. We want to give our family the very best they deserve. But how can we accomplish that? Lucky for you, we did the work for you! Here are five ways to earn some extra summer money.

5 Ways to Earn Extra Money This Summer

1. Ride Sharing

Love driving around your city and meeting new and interesting people? Driving for Uber and/or Lyft is the perfect way to make some extra money this summer. All you need is your awesome personality, and a car! Don’t have a car? Not a problem, because with Uber and Lyft, you can rent a car by the hour, week or even longer to help you make those rides possible. Visit the Uber or Lyft website to get started.

2. Dog Walking Services

“Must love dogs and walking”. Does that sound like you? Well, we have the purrrfect option! Check out Wag!, a safe and secure app that allows you to connect with dog owners around your city that need a responsible pet lover to walk their fur children. It gets your outside on a beautiful summer day while getting paid for playing with dogs! What’s not to love? Visit Wag! to get your dog walk on.

3. Sell Your Used Phones

Do you have any used or broken phones laying in an drawer gathering dust? You are not alone. Most of us have had a broken iPhone we don’t know what to do with. The solution: sell those broken devices to an ecoATM near you for some quick cash! ecoATM is a simple and safe solution to properly recycling your old devices while receiving an instant reward. If you’re not sure where one is located, check out our locator page to find one near you!

4. Garage Sale

We all have extra junk and unused items laying around the house. The best way to get rid of your unwanted goods AND make some quick summer money is to hold a garage sale! Whether it be on your own or as a neighborhood, a garage sale is the perfect way to make some extra money and clean out your homestead. You never know if your junk could be another person’s treasure, plus you’re getting paid so it’s a win-win. If you want more exposure, reach out to your local newspaper to be featured in the classifieds or schedule a meet-up with the neighborhood!

5. Neighborhood Help

Don’t feel like going far? Why not do the simple task of asking your neighbors if they need help? From babysitting to yard work or even just helping an elderly neighbor, quick cash is right around the corner (literally). Helping those in our neighborhoods is a sure way to gain traction as the go-to helper in your area. Plus, who doesn’t love that warm fuzzy feeling of assisting someone in need? You can post flyers, speak with your neighbors directly and enlist the help of others.

There are so many ways to make some extra summer cash! It’s just a matter of finding a way that works for you and your schedule. Do you want to do the least amount of work possible? If so, then sell your old devices to an ecoATM today for quick cash fast. Visit a kiosk near you today!