Who all here could use an extra $50 this week?  I know I could.  Heck, I think most people that don’t “need” more money want to continue adding to savings, so I feel like there are very few people who are going to say no to this.  

We’ve said it before, being on a budget is hard. It makes it much easier when you can have a little budget boost. So, in case you would like a budget boost for yourself, here are 5 ways to make an extra $50 this week.

1. Donate Plasma.  You can expect to make between $20 and $50 per plasma donation, oftentimes more for your first donation. Plus, you know that you are doing a good thing and possibly helping someone in need by doing this.  
2. Recycle.  Does your state offer redemptions for bottles and cans?  I know in my state you get $0.10 for every bottle and/or can that is returned.  If you are a big soda, bottled water or beer drinker, I bet you have lots of money sitting there waiting.
3. Go through your closet.  I bet you have clothes sitting there that you simply don’t wear any more and oftentimes these clothes are worth money.  Go through your close and take some pictures and post them for sale.  You can post them on Craigslist, Facebook B/S/T groups, eBay, Poshmark, etc.
4. Sell your old jewelry.  If you have any broken or outdated jewelry, take it to a pawn shop or jewelry store.  They often pay cash gold.  
5. Go to work at a temp service.  If you need cash right now, head on into a temp service and get a temporary job.  You aren’t signing on for a full time, permanent job, but it can make a huge difference in the amount of money you have right now.  This is great for paying off those random bills, building your savings or boosting your vacation funds.