ATMs make getting cold hard cash from your bank account a breeze. Just pop in your card, click a few buttons and the cash is in your hand. But ATMs can make mistakes. Just ask the man who discovered a glitch that allowed him to withdraw a seemingly endless amount of money. So, how did he do it?
6 ways to use your car to make some cash this summer
Your car is just sitting in the driveway or garage, costing you money. Maybe it’s paid off (hooray!), but gas and maintenance add up. You might as well use those four wheels to make some cash. Here’s how.
The obvious choice: Rideshare
Uber and Lyft are at the top of the rideshare game, and it’s worth considering if you enjoy driving and are a people person. Don’t get too chatty, or your reviews might not be great. You’ll have to pass a screening, and then you can work on your own time to generate cash from your ride.
Many drivers do it outside a 9 to 5 job. Just think of all the people who need a lift home on a Saturday night. You’ll make $15 to $22 per hour.
Wrap it up
You’ve seen them on the street: Cars wrapped in giant advertisements. Believe it or not, it pays pretty well to wrap your car. You can make $100 to $450 per month. That might wipe out your car payment!
Try your hand at delivery
People are ordering packages, meals, you name it, all day long. Sign up as a delivery driver, and you can head out to deliver them. DoorDash and Amazon Flex are two ways to do it. Check the gas stipend, set your hours and you’re off to the races.
Be warned: Amazon and other delivery companies often have aggressive delivery timelines, so you must be on your driving A-game. Amazon says Flex drivers make $18 to $25 per hour.
Do the grocery shopping
If delivery sounds good, but you don’t want to swing by fast-food spots all day, consider grocery delivery. Remember, you’ll probably have to do the shopping, too. Some people love grocery shopping, so why not get paid for it?
Instacart, DoorDash and Shipt are popular. You’ll get a list, shop and then drop off the goods. Expect to make $10 to $25 per hour.
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The CDC says millions of Americans are skipping doses, delaying refills and taking other measures to save on meds. Add that to everyone who puts off visiting the doctor when they know something is wrong because it’s too expensive.
The legality of going cashless
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What’s in your wallet?
Let’s talk about cash. No, I’m not asking you for any. Here are a few fun facts. Last year, only 20% of all purchases in the U.S. were paid for in cold, hard cash — and nearly half of Americans abandoned Benjamins altogether in a typical week.
Surveys that can make you a ton of cash (really!)
People always call the show and ask, “How do I make money with online surveys?” I tell them two things: First, you’ll probably earn gift cards instead of actual cash, and second, those gift cards could be worth $50 with the right sites.
Inflation hit a new high - Save some cash on your monthly phone bill
Getting older can definitely have its perks. One of the big advantages of being part of this age group? All the discounts available to you!
That’s more helpful than ever given how expensive everything is right now. Inflation just hit a 40-year high and it might get worse. Now more than ever, every penny counts.
Zoom class-action settlement: Claim your share today before it's too late
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Suicide hotline caught selling caller data to for-profit companies
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Review: An all-in-one portable projector
The age-old (okay, not really) question: buy a TV with a really big screen, or save some cash and get a projector that throws an even bigger picture. Which do you choose?
For me, it’s been a projector paired with a 100-inch screen for the past eight years and doing so saved me thousands of dollars, even as TV prices have decreased. The trade-off is that the projector is not as bright as a TV and the picture isn’t quite as sharp.
3 ways to exchange lousy gift cards for what you really want
If you’re like most people, you have a small stack of unused gift cards collecting dust somewhere. Why? Because kind-hearted people gifted them to you, not realizing they’re to stores you don’t really like.
How much money is sitting in that pile, going to waste? Why not sell them for cash or exchange them for gift cards to places you actually want to shop at instead? This way you can visit your favorite retailer’s site and get that outfit you’ve been eyeing up lately. Tap or click for 4 essential steps to safer online shopping.
Mostly Harmless': Internet mystery of a dead man on the Appalachian Trail and $3K in cash
Every so often, a puzzling event or urban legend captures the internet’s collective imagination. If a story happens to go viral, it’s even possible for internet sleuths on social media to crack the case or make a discovery.
Nearly 400 million stolen records exposed on Dark Web - Find out if your data is at risk
Data is big business these days, but tech companies aren’t the only ones looking to learn more about who you are in exchange for cash. Hackers are also using their abilities to steal troves of data and sell the spoils on the Dark Web for cash.
4 things you need to know about your stimulus check
The coronavirus pandemic has been a blight on the national economy. Not only are people suffering physically from the disease, but the number of jobs and livelihoods threatened by the virus have made the situation even more dire.
4 handy apps to manage your gift cards in one place
Gift cards are popular presents for birthdays, the holidays and more. Why? These plastic and digital forms of cash are perfect for people who are hard to buy for. Now, your friend or family member can buy something they actually want.