We certainly wouldn’t suggest making a career change to using these techniques for your standard income, but if you’re feeling strapped for cash, there are a surprising number of unique ways to pull in a few bucks. If you’re out of work or have some unexpected expenses coming up, try one of these money-making tricks.

1. Take a Survey: Marketers and medical researchers are always looking for subjects to take various surveys. This could range from filling out a short online questionnaire to having an MRI done at a local hospital, but hey, they pay. Yellow Surveys is a great guide to finding current or upcoming paid surveys. GPGP provides information about local medical centers seeking survey participants and how to apply or contact these organizations. (Read the rest of this story.)