Money is critically important to you as an adult. Protect the cash flow at all costs. But when it shrinks, you only have two options, spend less or make more. All of the following ideas are how to make extra money on the side short of changing careers or starting a full time business. They are presented like popcorn, small, easy to chew and lots of them. Not all may be appropriate for your circumstances. The running theme is to suggest ones that you can use to start generating income in six months or less. They stop short of starting a real business though most could be the first step in just such a direction. I'll also provide answers to questions such as, "Do I need a license?" and "What about income tax?"