Everybody could use a little extra money these days.

Whether it is to pay outstanding credit card debt or to save up for those rainy days that inevitably occur, having an additional source of income can help you achieve your financial goals.

Here are a few easy ways to make money that you can use to pad your bank account.

The economy has caused quite a shake up at many companies which have resulted in massive layoffs. The people who are left behind are stuck completing their work tasks as well as the projects of their unemployed coworkers.

This usually means they have little time to take care of the tasks that need to be done at home.

Offering personal services such as house cleaning, lawn care and personal shopping are easy ways to make money while helping people stay on top of their personal lives.Getting started is as easy as letting friends and family members know that you are available to help them with their household responsibilities; for a fee, of course.

Since its inception, the internet has provided numerous ways to earn money online. One of the best ways to make money is to offer virtual services such as freelance writing or web design.

With the thousands of websites on the internet, there is no lack of work available to the enterprising entrepreneur who has a knack for words or skill a website editor.

All you need to get started is a website and some time to network with other people online. A domain name will cost you about $10 and web hosting around $100 per year. You can use free social networking websites like Twitter to find customers.

With a little time and effort, you’ll be making extra money in no time.

Clear out your garage and make extra money by selling your old clothes, toys, games and other unused items with a garage sale. A long time favorite, a garage sale doesn’t require a lot of preparation to execute.

Get a couple of card tables to arrange the items on, make up some signs to point buyers in the right direction and you are all set to go.

If working out of your garage isn’t exactly your cup of tea, you can put your items for sale online at auction sites like Ebay and Ubid. Similar to a flea market, these places give you a space where you can sell your unwanted items from the comfort of your home. They will collect the payment and deposit it into the account of your choice.

You are only responsible for shipping the item to the buyer.

These are just a few of the easy ways to make money both online and around your neighborhood. These days, you can make money doing just about anything you can think of.

You are only limited by your creativity and imagination so use them both to your advantage and add a little more money at the end of the month.