5 Safe Ways to Earn Money in the Age of the Coronavirus

You were probably shocked when Coronavirus came to your country - and you are definitely not alone. But your budget probably also had an unpleasant surprise when you realized that you need to purchase more groceries so you would leave the house less often, as well as some medications, masks, and gloves.

Some people have the luxury of being able to work from home, but to some, it means less money or even loss of employment. Regardless the category, it doesn’t hurt to boost your finances so you can ensure you will have enough money to pay the bills and anything else you might need while you enjoy the latest episodes of your favorite show. So, here are a few suggestions about how to earn money without leaving your house.

Consider doing paid surveys

Although it may seem improbable to you, some businesses need people to take surveys for them. The reason is simple - no business can afford to launch an app, a service or a product without making sure that it actually serves its purpose. To do this job you need an internet connection, a computer, a PayPal account. And, in most cases, you don’t need prior experience or knowledge in any particular area. The tricky thing is to find a reliable website because there are a number of scams that would have you complete surveys only to disappear without a trace when it’s payment time. Also, the more surveys you do, the more points you have so you need to be prepared to do a lot of surveys of different lengths and covering different topics.

Tutor people online

If you have a skill, now is the time to take advantage of it! From languages to playing instruments, cooking, sewing, etc., there is an audience for everything. For example, let’s take teaching languages: you have the option to wing it alone, post ads and wait for people to apply, which can take time until you grow your network of students. Alternatively, you may decide to find a language school with an established platform and curriculum. The profit might be smaller until your employers conclude that you are trustworthy, but on the other hand, you won’t have to find students on your own. To do this job, besides your knowledge and skill, you would need an internet connection, computer, and often a camera so your students can see you.

Become a cryptocurrency miner

If you are looking for something which will occupy less of your time than cryptocurrency mining is perfect for you. Chances are that you’ve heard of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, but thought you have to be a techie to be able to pursue this. However, that isn’t the case and let’s see where you come in. All cryptocurrency transactions are first verified and then added to an encrypted digital ledger (the blockchain) and you would be contributing to the verification process for a piece of the prize. Although it may sound complicated, it really isn’t because all you need to do is purchase a crypto miner, connect it to your computer with a few cables and it does all the work for you. You can use those crypto coins to do some online shopping or you can exchange it to fiat (local) currency.

Start a niche blog

Here’s how to cash in your love for writing: start a blog! As a beginner, it’s best to choose a particular niche instead of covering a vast number of topics because to establish a loyal crowd, you need continuity. So, start thinking about the things you are passionate or the most knowledgeable about and start writing. Besides your writing skills, you need to pick a name, get it online and hosted (there are plenty of resources online to help you with that portion) and it would be also good to invest a bit in promoting it, since, after all, you want to make a profit from it. You will also get the chance to play around with its visual appearance.

Transcribe to foot the bills

Once you start surfing the internet for ways to earn extra money, you will notice transcribing popping up a lot. Headphones, a computer, internet, and decent typing skills are all it takes to start transcribing, and of course, finding the right platform.  The earnings and the length of recordings vary, and so do the topics, and if you have some background in, let’s say, medicine or software engineering, you can find higher paying tasks. Of course, the number of hours you are willing to put into will have a big effect on the earnings so this strategy works best if you don’t already work full hours from home.

When the going gets tough, the tough get going - and so must you. It’s all about finding what fits you best in terms of hours, money, and your interests. This too shall pass and you will have another career experience under your belt by that time!