32 Proven Ways to Make Money Fast

Some day you won't have to worry about rent money and credit card debt. In the meantime, you have to take control of your financial situation.

Using cash only could stave off some spending impulses. Illinskiy Anatoliy/Shutterstock

By R.L. Adams

In a bind? Need some fast cash? We’re talking here about small bursts of capital, not millions of dollars—enough to satisfy your monthly obligations or get that nagging creditor to stop calling you.

None of the 32 strategies listed here to get some money quickly will break the proverbial bank. Some are easier than others, but nearly all require very little to no capital. They are meant to get you through the difficult times.