The economy is on an upward turn, but it's still not in as good shape as it should be. Every now and then, you might need a little help. This means that sometimes you just need some cash and you need it quickly. Luckily, there are ways to get a few quick bucks when you're in need. Throughout the course of this article, you'll learn a few of those ways.

Payday Loans

A payday loan is a great way to get a bit of cash when you're strapped. Payday loans act just as they sound. You are able to receive a bit of cash—although the maximum amount you can borrow varies from lender to lender—so long as you agree to pay back the amount in full plus interest in one or two weeks, which is the length of time in between paychecks that most people receive. In order to receive a payday loan, you will have to write out a check or schedule a date for the lender to withdraw funds from your bank before you receive the cash, and this amount will be cashed two weeks from the day you received the loan (or whatever the agree-upon length of the loan is).

Yard Sale and Flea Market Resale

Items available at yard sales and flea markets tend to be very cheap, especially if you go early on a weekend. Many people are able to make a good chunk of change simply by going to pick up items that might have some value and reselling them through other venues, such as to brick and mortar stores or online auction sites, such as eBay.

Online Sales

Speaking of online auctions, there is plenty of money to be made through such avenues. People on electronic commerce sites, particularly eBay, often are willing to pay a premium price for a good deal of items. If you have extra DVDs, video games, clothes, books, or electronic items, you should consider putting them up for sale on an electronic commerce website. Among the more popular websites are eBay and Amazon Marketplace.

Odd Jobs

Odd jobs are a great way to receive a bit of immediate cash. Everything from mowing someone's lawn to raking their leaves or, during the colder months, shoveling their snow, can net you a pretty penny in no time flat. Some odd jobs that require a bit more skill, such as those that involve carpentry or cleaning gutters, tend to pay more. Talk with your neighbors or put out flyers in your community.

Getting fast cash doesn't necessarily need to be a difficult task. Hopefully, this brief article has showed you a few ways in which you can get a few quick bucks.