7 Easy Ways To Make Extra Money -- Without Working

SPECIAL FROM Grandparents.com

Whether you work full-time, part-time or are basking in the glow of retirement, making extra money- especially if it involves something you enjoy doing anyway - can be simpler and more rewardingthan you think.

From renting out your car to becoming a mock juror, we've found something for just about everyone.And if there's something you'd like to know more about or you've found another great way to makeextra cash, let us know in the comments.

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If you're retired and have time during theday, just take a look around. Yourneighborhood may be the perfect place toearn some extra cash. Depending uponyour community demographics, offeringbabysitting, dog walking, pet sitting oreven errand-running services could notonly bring in some extra income but also help you get to know your neighbors. If you live in an areathat doesn't have a need for those services, companies like Care.com - an online caregivingdestination with more than 8 million members - can help you find part-time gigs for all of the aboveand more. All you need to do is fill out a profile online, and you'll be able to send and receivemessages to families who are looking for care.

If you have an extra bedroom or area in or outside your home - think room over the garage orcarriage house - well suited for housing guests, renting out your home may also be a consideration,particularly if you live in a travel destination. Sites like AirBnB or HomeAway have become a part ofthe traveling zeitgeist and one-stop shopping for vacationers. All you have to do is set up an accountand post photos as well as descriptions about the space and your area. You manage the bookingsfrom start to finish, determine the lengths of stay and can even decide not to rent to someone if youdon't want to.

Do you dread cleaning your closet or hold on to things you never wear? Well, you may think twiceonce those forgotten frocks turn into dollar signs. Selling gently used clothes and accessories atconsignment shops, like Plato's Closet, is an easy way to quickly make some extra money. If it's morethan just clothes you're willing to part with, Craigslist and eBay are still fairly simple ways to make aquick sale. Sellers beware, though. Depending what you're hocking, the competition can be fierce.The keys to successfully selling your wares are often specific to what you're selling. However, thereare a few general pointers you should keep in mind: - Post pictures of the item - Write a detaileddescription of what you're selling - Set a fair, competitive price - Be courteous and respond topotential buyers quickly and kindly

If you own a vehicle, selling ad space on the exterior - provided it's well maintained - can netanywhere from $100 to $400 a month. Sure, you might get a few stares out on the open road, but theextra money in your pocket might make any lingering embarrassment disappear. Companies like AdzIn Motion and AdverCar will give you price quotes based on the make, model and year of your car. Ifyou own a vehicle but don't use it that much, you can earn up to $1,000 a month by renting it out.RelayRides accepts passenger cars registered in the United States (except New York) that are modelyear 1990 or newer and have a fair market value of up to $50,000. What's more, owners list their caron the site, set availability, pick a rental price and screen drivers. They also receive $1,000,000 inliability insurance coverage and 24-hour roadside assistance. Just remember to read the fine printand talk to an insurance agent about coverage before signing up.

Your favorite hobbies - like gardening, crafting, antiquing or even giving furniture a fresh coat ofpaint - can lead to extra income. People don't always have time to pull weeds or plant flowers, so ifyou're someone who enjoys putting his or her hands in the dirt, simple gardening may be a valuableservice for you and your neighbors. Painting furniture is another one of those seemingly mundanetasks that's not everyone's cup of tea. If "upcycling" furniture - as in making over a piece with paintand new hardware, like knobs and brackets - is something you take pride in doing, you shouldconsider turning it into a part-time job for friends, neighbors and even loved ones. Can't pass agarage sale without stopping? Buying and selling antiques is another opportunity to make someextra money. Consider selling the antiques out of your home or setting up shop on Etsy, an onlinemarketplace for crafters, artists and collectors.

Etsy is also a great space for letting your creativity run wild. Are you a crafter extraordinaire or aburgeoning artist? Etsy is the perfect place to sell your creations. If photography is your medium ofchoice, you could sell prints on Etsy or even license your pictures on photo sharing sites like Flickr,who has teamed with Getty Images - renowned purveyors of stock photography - to help userslicense photos.

Are you immediately glued to the television as soon as you hear the Law & Order theme song? Youmay want to consider signing up to be an online mock juror. Sites like eJury and OnlineVerdict giveprosecutors the opportunity to "pre-try" cases before they take them to court for an actual jury tohear. Payment, qualifications and time spent on each case vary per site, so it's worth reading thefine print before you sign up.

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