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For a lot of people today is the day the rent is due 2
and it's expected that 47 million people 3
will be out of work by June 4
so for a lot of folks money is tight, 5
which is why many are coming up 6
with some creative side hustles 7
to bring in extra cash. 8
It's on fire, I've never seen anything like it. 9
Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary says 10
you can get through the economic crisis 11
by doing a side hustle. 12
There's money to be made out there 13
even though we're all quarantined. 14
In chaos there's always opportunity 15
and the people that find that out are entrepreneurs. 16
So how can you make extra cash 17
while living in isolation? 18
The options are limitless. 19
Teachers, for example, can make good money 20
working as tutors online. 21
Lawyers could be hiring. 22
You could even be part of a virtual 23
mock trial as a juror. 24
The pay, as much as 60 bucks an hour. 25
Here are other ideas. 26
Take a survey online or by phone. 27
It can net you $50 to $250 each. 28
Become a virtual assistant. 29
It can pay $19 an hour. 30
Give musical lessons. 31
You can rake in $50 for a half hour lesson. 32
How does one become a virtual assistant? 33
Put it out there, get out, 34
put it on your Linked In page saying 35
I'm a great virtual assistant, 36
here's three people that have used me, 37
listen to these testimonials. 38
I've got five of them right now. 39
On the streets of New York, 40
the few people we encountered had their own ideas. 41
This DJ is now delivering for Amazon. 42
At this moment it means I could 43
be able to pay my rent. 44
This restaurant worker is selling 45
clothes right out of her closet. 46
I sold my Nike sneakers for like nearly $300. 47
If you're still struggling 48
to make ends meet Fox Business Correspondent, 49
Susan Lee, offers this advice to our Ann Mercogliano. 50
When we call our creditors, 51
what specifically should we be asking for? 52
You should specifically say COVID-19, 53
I'm experiencing problems because of COVID-19. 54
If you're gonna have trouble paying your rent 55
or your mortgage check with your 56
landlord or your lender. 57
Many are offering forbearance 58
and some states are banning evictions 59
for lack of payment. 60
Same thing with phone bills and credit cards.