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July 29, 2022

In an ideal world, everybody would have as much money as needed to purchase everyday essentials and the occasional luxury. However, through money management mistakes, and for other reasons, that's not the case.

When you find yourself short at the end of your pay cycle, and it starts to become a recurring problem, it's time to take action. Here are a few of the many ways you might be able to combat your monetary shortfalls.

Take Out a Payday Loan

You might be able to cover those unexpected and urgent bills by taking out a payday loan with reputable lenders like My Canada Payday. Such loan providers usually require you to fill out a one-page form to receive a safe, fast, and easy loan to tide you over until your next payday.

In most situations, it doesn't matter if you have bad credit, and many licensed providers operate throughout Canada and the United States to give you plenty of options. You can typically borrow up to $1,500 and pay it back early without any prepayment penalty fees if your regular paycheck turns up early.

Ask for a Pay Rise

If you frequently find yourself short of funds at the end of the average working week, now might be the right time to talk to your employer about a pay rise. Living costs are rising, taking inflation with them, and wages aren't keeping up. While your employer might not always be able to grant your wish, you won't know unless you ask.

Take On a Second Job

Most people value their free time, so taking on a second job might be the last thing you want to do to solve your financial problems. However, it can sometimes be necessary. Fortunately, there are plenty of options available that might bring you a great deal of joy alongside additional income. You might consider dog walking, house sitting, babysitting, or even online jobs like virtual assistance.

Educate Yourself

If you are stagnating in your current role due to a lack of skills and qualifications to allow promotion, now might be the right time to explore educational opportunities. By studying towards a qualification, you might be better placed to apply for jobs with higher income potential. While you might need to invest money to enroll in study programs, it might be worth your time when you learn how much more money you might be able to make.

Rent Out Your Spare Space

If you're in the fortunate position of owning your own home, there might be potential for you to make extra income by renting out your spare space. For example, you might have a spare room in which someone might like to live or a garage they could pay for to store their prized possessions.

If you live near major tourist destinations, there might also be potential for you to rent your spare bedroom out on a short-term basis as a more affordable alternative to hotel accommodation.

Many people struggle with not having enough money left at the end of their pay cycle, but it doesn't always have to be that way. Any of these money-making measures above might be all it takes to change your financial situation for the better.

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Samantha Waites

I try to cover as many topics as I can and offer my readers the chance to find out useful and interesting things as often as possible. I consider writing to be my strongest skill and I am very fortunate to be able to work with a team of talented and passionate writers at my side every day.

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