(Kiplinger) — Coming up with extra cash to pay the bills, cover unexpected expenses, boost savings or perhaps even finance a vacation isn’t always as hard as it seems. There are plenty of legitimate moneymaking opportunities out there that require neither a daily commute nor a 9-to-5 commitment. In fact, we found 11 more strategies, on top of the 11 ways to get extra cash that we’ve already shared. Some of these are good for a fast buck, while others could turn into long-term opportunities. Find out which cash-generating ideas could work best for you.
Sell Your Stuff on Consignment: Consignment stores make it easy to unload items you no longer want and get cash for them without the hassle of actually trying to sell them yourself. Look for upscale consignment stores that get a lot of traffic if you want top dollar for clothing, furniture, linens, china, glassware or artwork. Expect to split the profit 50/50 with the store. (Ask for details, though, because store policies vary.)
