{"id":1067846,"date":"2025-11-20T12:40:48","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T17:40:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/?p=1067846"},"modified":"2026-04-27T11:47:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T15:47:24","slug":"earn-400","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/make-money-online\/earn-400","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways to Make $400 Fast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An extra $400 goes a long way. Whether you\u2019re saving for a shopping spree, a vacation or just a rainy day, there are plenty of part-time gigs and simple hacks that can provide a welcome boost to your bank balance. Keep reading for 10 ways to make $400 fast\u2014some of them obvious, but others a little less well known.<\/p><h3>1. Take surveys or play games<\/h3><div class=\"luna-card\"><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3@s u-1\/1 u-grid__col--orderLast@s\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1020512 size-full\" title=\"Image: Pexels\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2024\/09\/WomanUsingLaptop-1800x1000-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cross-border banking\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2024\/09\/WomanUsingLaptop-1800x1000-1.jpg?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2024\/09\/WomanUsingLaptop-1800x1000-1.jpg?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2024\/09\/WomanUsingLaptop-1800x1000-1.jpg?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2024\/09\/WomanUsingLaptop-1800x1000-1.jpg?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2024\/09\/WomanUsingLaptop-1800x1000-1.jpg?fit=1200 1200w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2024\/09\/WomanUsingLaptop-1800x1000-1.jpg?fit=1350 1350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-2\/3@s u-1\/1\"><p><strong>How it works:<\/strong> There are several legit online platforms where market research companies will pay you to answer surveys. Many of these platforms also offer rewards for downloading and playing game apps and completing in-game milestones.<\/p><p><strong>How long it takes to earn $400:<\/strong> Most surveys pay between $0.50 to $5, while game rewards vary greatly. Expect it to take at least a couple of months to make $400.<\/p><p><strong>Is it online?<\/strong> Yes.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000000\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Tips to make $400 fast<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><ul class=\"list-1\"><li><strong>Join multiple platforms.<\/strong> There are lots of legit survey platforms and \u201cget-paid-to\u201d (GPT) sites in Canada. Create accounts on multiple platforms so you can shop around for the most lucrative earning opportunities.<\/li><li><strong>Do some Reddit research.<\/strong> Check what Reddit users are saying about which survey sites offer the best rewards, and which mobile games are the most lucrative as well as fun to play.<\/li><li><strong>Make time.<\/strong> If you can, try to devote at least an hour per day to playing games or taking surveys. It won\u2019t make you rich, but you might be surprised just how quickly your earnings add up.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000001\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000001\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Sites or resources to check out<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000001\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><ul class=\"list-1\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/make-money-online\/branded-surveys-review\">Branded Surveys<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/make-money-online\/heycash-review\">HeyCash<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/make-money-online\/testerup-review\">Testerup<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/make-money-online\/swagbucks-review\">Swagbucks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"rewards-banner-container\n   rewards--container   \" data-campaign-name=\"freecash|mmo|may-2026~cafsd\" data-end-soon-date=\"2026-05-25T03:59:59.000Z\" data-niche=\"CAFSD-MMO\" data-rewards-component=\"banner\">\n  <div class=\"rewards-banner\">\n    <div class=\"rewards-banner__top\">\n      <div class=\"rewards-banner__badge\">\n        FINDER REWARDS EXCLUSIVE\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"rewards-banner__content\">\n      <div class=\"rewards-banner__logo-and-share\">\n                  <div class=\"rewards-banner__logo-wrapper\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/svg-image\/rewards-logo-freecash\" class=\"rewards-banner__logo\" alt=\"Freecash logo\" loading=\"lazy\">\n          <\/div>\n        \n        <button class=\"rewards-banner__share-btn rewards-banner__share-btn--mobile\" type=\"button\" disabled aria-label=\"Share deal link\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/make-money-online\/freecash-april-2026-promotion\">\n          <span class=\"rewards-banner__share-text\">Share<\/span>\n          <span class=\"rewards-banner__share-success\" style=\"display: none;\">Copied!<\/span>\n        <\/button>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"rewards-banner__main-content\">\n        <div class=\"rewards-banner__text-content\">\n          <div class=\"rewards-banner__badges\">\n                                    <div class=\"rewards-banner__ends-soon\">\n              <svg class=\"luna-icon rewards-banner__ends-soon-icon\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-foreground-main)\">\n                <use href=\"#lightning\"><\/use>\n              <\/svg>\n              ENDS SOON\n            <\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n          <div class=\"rewards-banner__title-and-copy\">\n            <div class=\"rewards-banner__title\">\n                              Get <span class=\"rewards-banner__title-highlight\">$40<\/span> from Finder\n                          <\/div>\n            <div class=\"rewards-banner__copy\">\n        <span class=\"rewards-banner__copy-text\">\n          Open an account with <b>Freecash<\/b> through Finder and withdraw at least $20 USD in earnings from Freecash within 30 days of account activation to receive a <b>$40 Visa gift card from Finder + get a $10 CAD sign-up bonus<\/b> from Freecash. 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Switch bank accounts<\/h3><div class=\"luna-card\"><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3@s u-1\/1 u-grid__col--orderLast@s\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1044132 size-full\" title=\"Image: Supplied\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2024\/08\/confident-caucasian-girl-checking-bank-account-online_canva_450x250.png\" alt=\"Woman smiling while holding a card and looking at a laptop\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2024\/08\/confident-caucasian-girl-checking-bank-account-online_canva_450x250.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2024\/08\/confident-caucasian-girl-checking-bank-account-online_canva_450x250.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2024\/08\/confident-caucasian-girl-checking-bank-account-online_canva_450x250.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2024\/08\/confident-caucasian-girl-checking-bank-account-online_canva_450x250.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2024\/08\/confident-caucasian-girl-checking-bank-account-online_canva_450x250.png?fit=1200 1200w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2024\/08\/confident-caucasian-girl-checking-bank-account-online_canva_450x250.png?fit=1350 1350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-2\/3@s u-1\/1\"><p><strong>How it works:<\/strong> Banks regularly offer juicy cash welcome bonuses of a few-hundred dollars or more to entice new customers. Sometimes all you have to do to qualify for the bonus is open a new account, but in some cases you might need to perform specific transactions as well, such as setting up a direct deposit to the account. Finder sometimes offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/exclusive-offers\">exclusive bonuses<\/a> in addition to banks\u2019 offers.<\/p><p><strong>How long it takes to earn $400:<\/strong> You can typically do what you need to do in less than an hour, but you\u2019ll then need to wait for the bank to process your application and pay your bonus. Check the fine print for processing times.<\/p><p><strong>Is it online?<\/strong> Yes.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000002\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000002\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Tips to make $400 fast<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000002\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><ul class=\"list-1\"><li><strong>Check the T&amp;Cs.<\/strong> Some welcome offers require you to jump through a few hoops and keep your account open for a minimum period of time to qualify for the bonus. So if you\u2019re after quick and easy cash, be sure to check the fine print.<\/li><li><strong>Compare offers.<\/strong> It always pays to shop around for the best offers. Compare bonuses across a range of banks to find the most lucrative option\u2014some offers will pay plenty more than $400.<\/li><li><strong>Switch again (and again).<\/strong> It\u2019s a little time-consuming but reasonably easy to hop from one bank account welcome bonus to another, to another, and another. Just be aware that you will usually need to be a first-time customer with the bank to qualify, so make sure it\u2019s a juicy offer before switching.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000003\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000003\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Sites or resources to check out<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000003\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Our guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/new-bank-account-offers\">best new bank account offers<\/a>.<\/li><li>Websites of banks and credit unions across Canada. Check for new offers at the start of the month.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><h3>3. Rent out tools, equipment and other items<\/h3><div class=\"luna-card\"><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3@s u-1\/1 u-grid__col--orderLast@s\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1044132 size-full\" title=\"Image: Canva\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/ManHoldingPowerTools_Canva_450x250.png\" alt=\"Man holding power tools\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/ManHoldingPowerTools_Canva_450x250.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/ManHoldingPowerTools_Canva_450x250.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/ManHoldingPowerTools_Canva_450x250.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/ManHoldingPowerTools_Canva_450x250.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/ManHoldingPowerTools_Canva_450x250.png?fit=1200 1200w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/ManHoldingPowerTools_Canva_450x250.png?fit=1350 1350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-2\/3@s u-1\/1\"><p><strong>How it works:<\/strong> Sites like Lend-it.ca and Fat Llama make it easy to rent out tools and other equipment you have lying around at home to people in your area. From pressure washers to chainsaws, projectors to sound systems, drones to kitchen appliances, the list of things you can rent out to make extra money is pretty much endless. To protect your items from theft or damage, platforms charge borrowers a security deposit.<\/p><p><strong>How long it takes to earn $400:<\/strong> It depends on what you rent out. You could make $400 renting out a single high-end item in just one day, but in other cases, it could take weeks or months to reach your goal.<\/p><p><strong>Is it online?<\/strong> Yes.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000004\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000004\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Tips to make $400 fast<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000004\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><ul class=\"list-1\"><li><strong>Check what\u2019s in demand.<\/strong> Browse listings in your area to get an idea of what items are in high demand near you.<\/li><li><strong>Set competitive prices.<\/strong> In a crowded market, setting attractive prices is a simple way to help your items stand out. Check what other people are charging and then match or beat their price.<\/li><li><strong>Create great listings.<\/strong> Take your time taking quality photos of your items and writing detailed listings with all the essential information. The time and effort you put in now will lead to better rewards in the future.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000005\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000005\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Sites or resources to check out<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000005\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Fat Llama<\/li><li>Lend-it.ca<\/li><li>Next-Door Rental<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"signpost-cta type-default u-bg--lime-500\" data-component=\"signpost-cta\" data-component-type=\"default\" data-component-placement=\"in-content\" data-click-target=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/make-money-online\/side-hustles-canada\">\n\n    <div class=\"signpost-cta__content\">\n\n        <div class=\"signpost-cta__display-col\">\n                            <svg class=\"signpost-cta__icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"64\" height=\"42\" viewbox=\"0 0 314.16 201.03\" fill=\"none\">\n                    <path d=\"M212.32,190.62c-19.66,0-38.8-6.44-54.42-18.24-15.63,11.79-34.77,18.24-54.42,18.24-49.84,0-90.39-40.55-90.39-90.39V9.83h199.24c49.84,0,90.39,40.55,90.39,90.39s-40.55,90.39-90.39,90.39Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path>\n                    <path d=\"M212.32,15.9c46.57,0,84.33,37.75,84.33,84.33h0c0,46.57-37.75,84.33-84.33,84.33h0c-20.75,0-39.74-7.51-54.42-19.94-14.69,12.43-33.68,19.94-54.42,19.94h0c-46.57,0-84.33-37.75-84.33-84.33V15.9h193.18M212.32,3.76H7.01v96.46c0,53.19,43.27,96.46,96.46,96.46,19.47,0,38.46-5.92,54.43-16.84,15.96,10.91,34.95,16.84,54.42,16.84,53.19,0,96.46-43.27,96.46-96.46S265.51,3.76,212.32,3.76h0Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n                    <path d=\"M216.34,90.21c.19-1.69,1.76-2.87,3.43-2.6,11.91,1.94,22.41-7.31,20.93-20.1-.45-3.93-2.28-6.56-4.43-9.31-1.05-1.35-.74-3.34.71-4.26,15.6-9.82,31.64-1.91,40.78,13.29,11.21,18.64,11.54,47.15.53,65.94-15.41,26.3-42.91,23.48-56.04-3.04-6.09-12.29-7.47-26.4-5.92-39.93Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n                    <path d=\"M105.92,90.21c.19-1.69,1.76-2.87,3.43-2.6,11.91,1.94,22.41-7.31,20.93-20.1-.45-3.93-2.28-6.56-4.43-9.31-1.05-1.35-.74-3.34.71-4.26,15.6-9.82,31.64-1.91,40.78,13.29,11.21,18.64,11.54,47.15.53,65.94-15.41,26.3-42.91,23.48-56.04-3.04-6.09-12.29-7.47-26.4-5.92-39.93Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n                    <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"signpost-cta__text\">\n    <p class=\"signpost-cta__heading\">Need online and offline side hustle ideas?<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"signpost-cta__action\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/make-money-online\/side-hustles-canada\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--primary signpost-cta__button\" data-tracking=\"signpost-cta-click\">Let's go<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>4. Chat with people online to help them learn English<\/h3><div class=\"luna-card\"><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3@s u-1\/1 u-grid__col--orderLast@s\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1020512 size-full\" title=\"Image: Canva\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/WomanVideoChatting_Canva_450x250.jpg\" alt=\"Woman video chatting with another woman\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/WomanVideoChatting_Canva_450x250.jpg?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/WomanVideoChatting_Canva_450x250.jpg?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/WomanVideoChatting_Canva_450x250.jpg?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/WomanVideoChatting_Canva_450x250.jpg?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/WomanVideoChatting_Canva_450x250.jpg?fit=1200 1200w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/WomanVideoChatting_Canva_450x250.jpg?fit=1350 1350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-2\/3@s u-1\/1\"><p><strong>How it works:<\/strong> While there are plenty of sites where you can work online as a professional language tutor, some sites will also pay you simply to chat to people who want to improve their English skills. In some cases, you don\u2019t need any prior teaching experience or language teaching qualifications to get started.<\/p><p><strong>How long it takes to earn $400:<\/strong> Cambly pays US$0.17\/min (US$10.20\/hour) and Cambly Kids pays US$0.20\/min (US$12\/hour).<\/p><p><strong>Is it online?<\/strong> Yes.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000006\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000006\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Tips to make $400 fast<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000006\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><ul class=\"list-1\"><li><strong>Set goals.<\/strong> Speak to your students to get a clear idea of exactly what they want to achieve from their lessons. You can then tailor your conversations to ensure that you\u2019re working on the things they want to improve.<\/li><li><strong>Sign up for Priority Hours.<\/strong> By signing up for Priority Hours timeslots on Cambly, you can increase your chances of receiving student calls and making more money.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000007\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000007\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Sites or resources to check out<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000007\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Cambly<\/li><li>Palfish<\/li><li>Fiverr<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><h3>5. Get paid to be a virtual or real-world friend<\/h3><div class=\"luna-card\"><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3@s u-1\/1 u-grid__col--orderLast@s\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1020512 size-full\" title=\"Image: Canva\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2017\/12\/Concert-crowd-small.jpg\" alt=\"People at a concert\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2017\/12\/Concert-crowd-small.jpg?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2017\/12\/Concert-crowd-small.jpg?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2017\/12\/Concert-crowd-small.jpg?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2017\/12\/Concert-crowd-small.jpg?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2017\/12\/Concert-crowd-small.jpg?fit=1200 1200w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2017\/12\/Concert-crowd-small.jpg?fit=1350 1350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-2\/3@s u-1\/1\"><p><strong>How it works:<\/strong> There are plenty of lonely people out there, and there are several legit platforms where you can get paid to offer companionship and conversation. Many platforms offer virtual friendship where people will pay you to chat with them online, while some sites allow you to rent yourself out as a friend in real life. A few reasons someone might rent a friend are if they have an extra concert ticket, if they\u2019re uncomfortable dining at a restaurant alone, if they need to learn a new language, if they need a tennis partner, or if they need a gym buddy to hold them accountable.<\/p><p><strong>How long it takes to earn $400:<\/strong> Varies depending on the platform and the rate you set, but it could take a few weeks at a minimum.<\/p><p><strong>Is it online?<\/strong> Yes, sometimes\u2014it depends on the platform you choose.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000008\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000008\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Tips to make $400 fast<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000008\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><ul class=\"list-1\"><li><strong>Use social media.<\/strong> If you\u2019ve built up a loyal following on social media, use your channels to promote your services as a friend to your audience.<\/li><li><strong>Start out with competitive rates.<\/strong> If you\u2019ve never been hired as a virtual or real-world friend before, setting a high rate could see you price yourself out of the market. Start with a low rate until you\u2019ve gathered some positive reviews.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000009\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000009\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Sites or resources to check out<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000009\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Rent a Friend<\/li><li>Rent a Cyber Friend<\/li><li>Phrendly<\/li><li>Rent a Local Friend<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><h3>6. Do odd jobs<\/h3><div class=\"luna-card\"><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3@s u-1\/1 u-grid__col--orderLast@s\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1020512 aligncenter\" title=\"Image: Canva\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2020\/09\/PersonMowingLawn_Canva_450x250.jpg\" alt=\"Person mowing the lawn\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2020\/09\/PersonMowingLawn_Canva_450x250.jpg?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2020\/09\/PersonMowingLawn_Canva_450x250.jpg?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2020\/09\/PersonMowingLawn_Canva_450x250.jpg?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2020\/09\/PersonMowingLawn_Canva_450x250.jpg?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2020\/09\/PersonMowingLawn_Canva_450x250.jpg?fit=1200 1200w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2020\/09\/PersonMowingLawn_Canva_450x250.jpg?fit=1350 1350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-2\/3@s u-1\/1\"><p><strong>How it works:<\/strong> There are plenty of odd jobs around the home that people simply don\u2019t have the time, inclination, skills or equipment to do. You can earn extra money on the side by taking care of all these odd jobs, like helping set up a home wi-fi network, assembling furniture, taking bulky items to landfill, laying turf, shovelling snow and a whole lot more.<\/p><p><strong>How long it takes to earn $400:<\/strong> It depends on your hourly or per-job rate, but you could potentially make $400 in as little as two to three days.<\/p><p><strong>Is it online?<\/strong> No.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000010\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000010\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Tips to make $400 fast<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000010\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><ul class=\"list-1\"><li><strong>Ask for recommendations.<\/strong> Just completed a job for a happy customer? Ask them to leave you an online review or recommend you to their friends.<\/li><li><strong>Know your limits.<\/strong> If a job goes beyond your skillset or expertise, don\u2019t be afraid to turn it down. You don\u2019t want to produce substandard work that could damage your reputation.<\/li><li><strong>Think seasonally.<\/strong> From mowing lawns and weeding gardens in summer to shovelling snow in winter, tailor your services to take advantage of seasonal demand for different types of odd jobs.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000011\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000011\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Sites or resources to check out<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000011\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Angi<\/li><li>Fiverr<\/li><li>Jiffy<\/li><li>Taskrabbit<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><p><span class=\"vIzZGf-fmcmS\" data-ri=\"0\"><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--primary luna-card--border\">\n  <div class=\"luna-card__block\" style=\"padding:0.7em\">\n<span style=\"font-size:0.9em; font-weight: 800; font-style: italic; text-transform: uppercase;\">Related: <\/span><a href=\"\" style=\"text-decoration:underline; font-size:0.9em;\">Fast ways to make money<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/article> <\/span><\/p><h3>7. Trash bin cleaning<\/h3><div class=\"luna-card\"><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3@s u-1\/1 u-grid__col--orderLast@s\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1020512 aligncenter\" title=\"Image: Canva\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/WomanTakingOuttheTrash_Canva_450x250.jpg\" alt=\"Woman taking out the trash\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/WomanTakingOuttheTrash_Canva_450x250.jpg?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/WomanTakingOuttheTrash_Canva_450x250.jpg?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/WomanTakingOuttheTrash_Canva_450x250.jpg?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/WomanTakingOuttheTrash_Canva_450x250.jpg?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/WomanTakingOuttheTrash_Canva_450x250.jpg?fit=1200 1200w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/WomanTakingOuttheTrash_Canva_450x250.jpg?fit=1350 1350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-2\/3@s u-1\/1\"><p><strong>How it works:<\/strong> There\u2019s nothing particularly glamorous about this side hustle, but tackling an unpleasant task that many people are happy to avoid can often lead to lucrative results. With a pressure washer, some cleaning products and protective gear, you can start a trash bin cleaning side hustle in your local neighbourhood.<\/p><p><strong>How long it takes to earn $400:<\/strong> It depends how much work you get. As a guide, you could charge $10 to $15 per bin for your regular customers and more for one-off bookings that require a deep clean.<\/p><p><strong>Is it online?<\/strong> No.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000012\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000012\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Tips to make $400 fast<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000012\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><ul class=\"list-1\"><li><strong>Focus on repeat customers.<\/strong> Turn up on time, be polite and do a thorough job to generate recurring bookings from neighbours who want their bins cleaned monthly.<\/li><li><strong>Offer discounts.<\/strong> Provide discounts to repeat customers to encourage recurring bookings.<\/li><li><strong>Promote yourself locally.<\/strong> Community noticeboards and Facebook groups are simple but effective resources when you want to spread the word about your side hustle.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000013\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000013\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Sites or resources to check out<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000013\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Facebook community groups<\/li><li>Taskrabbit<\/li><li>Fiverr<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><h3>8. Bartending<\/h3><div class=\"luna-card\"><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3@s u-1\/1 u-grid__col--orderLast@s\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1020512 aligncenter\" title=\"Image: Canva\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/WomanBartending.jpg\" alt=\"Woman bartending\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/WomanBartending.jpg?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/WomanBartending.jpg?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/WomanBartending.jpg?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/WomanBartending.jpg?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/WomanBartending.jpg?fit=1200 1200w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/WomanBartending.jpg?fit=1350 1350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-2\/3@s u-1\/1\"><p><strong>How it works:<\/strong> Bartending offers a legit way to earn income on the side and meet new people at the same time. You could work regular shifts at a nearby bar, or maybe mix drinks at private parties and special events. Best of all, it\u2019s the sort of work that\u2019s easy to fit around your 9-to-5 job.<\/p><p><strong>How long it takes to earn $400:<\/strong> Your earning power varies greatly depending on what nights you work, the type of bar you work at and how many tips you receive. You could potentially make $400 with just a couple of nights\u2019 work, but it could take longer.<\/p><p><strong>Is it online?<\/strong> No.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000014\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000014\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Tips to make $400 fast<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000014\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><ul class=\"list-1\"><li><strong>Be a people person.<\/strong> Bartenders are generally paid a low hourly rate, so tips are crucial to how much you can earn. That\u2019s why it\u2019s essential that you\u2019re friendly, sociable and provide great customer service.<\/li><li><strong>Choose the right bar.<\/strong> While working in a bar close to home might be convenient, it could be worth your while to bartend at a venue a little further afield. If you can find work at a higher-end establishment in a popular nightlife neighbourhood, there will be much more potential for lucrative tips.<\/li><li><strong>Get comfortable shoes.<\/strong> Bartenders spend a whole lot of time on their feet, so comfortable footwear (with plenty of grip) is a must to make each shift more manageable.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000015\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000015\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Sites or resources to check out<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000015\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Fiverr<\/li><li>Indeed<\/li><li>Taskrabbit<\/li><li>reddit.com\/r\/bartenders<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><h3>9. Umpiring or refereeing<\/h3><div class=\"luna-card\"><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3@s u-1\/1 u-grid__col--orderLast@s\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1020512 aligncenter\" title=\"Image: Canva\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/RefereeBlowingWhistle_Canva_450x250.jpg\" alt=\"Referee blowing a whistle\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/RefereeBlowingWhistle_Canva_450x250.jpg?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/RefereeBlowingWhistle_Canva_450x250.jpg?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/RefereeBlowingWhistle_Canva_450x250.jpg?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/RefereeBlowingWhistle_Canva_450x250.jpg?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/RefereeBlowingWhistle_Canva_450x250.jpg?fit=1200 1200w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/RefereeBlowingWhistle_Canva_450x250.jpg?fit=1350 1350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-2\/3@s u-1\/1\"><p><strong>How it works:<\/strong> Get involved with your local community sporting organization to umpire weekend or weeknight sports. From kids\u2019 soccer and hockey teams to local softball and basketball leagues, you can make money simply by participating in a sport you love. There are plenty of sports experiencing umpire shortages at the moment, so there\u2019s work available if you know where to look.<\/p><p><strong>How long it takes to earn $400:<\/strong> Pay rates vary depending on the sport and the level of competition, but you could earn anywhere from $15 to $100 per game.<\/p><p><strong>Is it online?<\/strong> No.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000016\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000016\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Tips to make $400 fast<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000016\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><ul class=\"list-1\"><li><strong>Stick to sports you know.<\/strong> To be a successful umpire and keep getting repeat work, it\u2019s best to stick to sports you know inside out. This will make your job easier and help you make money faster.<\/li><li><strong>Start at the junior level.<\/strong> There is generally less stress and pressure umpiring junior games, so this level is a great starting point if you\u2019re new to umpiring.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000017\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000017\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Sites or resources to check out<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000017\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Any national or local sporting association<\/li><li>Umpires associations<\/li><li>reddit.com\/r\/Referees<\/li><li>reddit.com\/r\/Umpire<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><h3>10. Join focus groups<\/h3><div class=\"luna-card\"><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3@s u-1\/1 u-grid__col--orderLast@s\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1849488 aligncenter\" title=\"Image: Pexels\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/1\/2016\/12\/FriendsChatting_Pexels_450x250.jpg\" alt=\"Group of friends chatting\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/1\/2016\/12\/FriendsChatting_Pexels_450x250.jpg?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/1\/2016\/12\/FriendsChatting_Pexels_450x250.jpg?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/1\/2016\/12\/FriendsChatting_Pexels_450x250.jpg?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/1\/2016\/12\/FriendsChatting_Pexels_450x250.jpg?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/1\/2016\/12\/FriendsChatting_Pexels_450x250.jpg?fit=1200 1200w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/1\/2016\/12\/FriendsChatting_Pexels_450x250.jpg?fit=1350 1350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-2\/3@s u-1\/1\"><p><strong>How it works:<\/strong> There are several legit market research platforms where you can sign up to be considered for focus groups. Provide your personal details, demographic information, and details about your lifestyle and hobbies, then wait to be invited to participate in focus groups. These groups sometimes require you to physically attend a session in person, but they\u2019re also sometimes conducted online.<\/p><p><strong>How long it takes to earn $400:<\/strong> Pay commonly ranges from $50 to $200 per session, so you could potentially make $400 after attending a couple of two-hour sessions.<\/p><p><strong>Is it online?<\/strong> Sometimes.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000018\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000018\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Tips to make $400 fast<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000018\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><ul class=\"list-1\"><li><strong>Provide detailed information.<\/strong> Don\u2019t rush when creating your profile on a market research panel. Take the time to provide detailed info about who you are, what you do, and your interests and hobbies\u2014this will increase your chances of being invited to more focus groups.<\/li><li><strong>Give quality feedback.<\/strong> Don\u2019t just do the bare minimum required of you during the focus group. Give thoughtful and detailed responses to questions, and you\u2019ll have a better chance of being invited back for future sessions.<\/li><li><strong>Sign up on multiple platforms.<\/strong> Sign up for multiple focus groups and market research platforms to maximize your earning opportunities. It might be worth setting up a second email address first so that your main inbox doesn\u2019t fill up with too much spam.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000019\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000019\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Sites or resources to check out<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000019\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>User Interviews<\/li><li>CRC Research<\/li><li>Inclusive Insight<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><p><span class=\"vIzZGf-fmcmS\" data-ri=\"0\"><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--primary luna-card--border\">\n  <div class=\"luna-card__block\" style=\"padding:0.7em\">\n<span style=\"font-size:0.9em; font-weight: 800; font-style: italic; text-transform: uppercase;\">Related: <\/span><a href=\"\" style=\"text-decoration:underline; font-size:0.9em;\">User testing is an alternative<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/article> <\/span><\/p><h3>Bottom line<\/h3><p>Making an extra $400 doesn\u2019t have to take months or require special skills. From online gigs and side hustles to real-world jobs and smart money hacks, there are plenty of ways to boost your income. Try a few of these ideas to see which ones fit your schedule and skills, and start earning $400 today.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boost your income with these 10 part-time gigs, side hustles and hacks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":516,"featured_media":1067848,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"apple_news_api_created_at":"","apple_news_api_id":"","apple_news_api_modified_at":"","apple_news_api_revision":"","apple_news_api_share_url":"","apple_news_cover_media_provider":"image","apple_news_coverimage":0,"apple_news_coverimage_caption":"","apple_news_cover_video_id":0,"apple_news_cover_video_url":"","apple_news_cover_embedwebvideo_url":"","apple_news_is_hidden":"","apple_news_is_paid":"","apple_news_is_preview":"","apple_news_is_sponsored":"","apple_news_maturity_rating":"","apple_news_metadata":"\"\"","apple_news_pullquote":"","apple_news_pullquote_position":"","apple_news_slug":"","apple_news_sections":[],"apple_news_suppress_video_url":false,"apple_news_use_image_component":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[107297],"tags":[],"asset_tag":[],"class_list":["post-1067846","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-make-money-online"],"apple_news_notices":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.9 (Yoast SEO v24.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>10 Ways to Make $400 Fast: Online &amp; In-Person Options<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how to make $400 fast in Canada. 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