Money Matters: Weekends are supposed to be your break. But guess what? The bills don’t take Saturdays off. They’re still sitting there, smoking a cigarette, waiting to mug you on Monday morning.

The only defense? Grab some fast weekend cash before they get you - so keep reading, and let’s turn your weekend into a payday instead of a countdown.

Survey says: 

• 58% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck.

• 41% of gig workers rely on instant-pay features for bills.

• Food delivery drivers earn $18–$25/hour during peak times.

• Garage sales generate an average of $500 in a weekend for families who declutter.

Here is what on that portioned plate today:

😎 Our Favorite Resources
👍 5 Ways to Earn Weekend Cash
👌 A Step by Step Execution Plan for Weekend Gold
🤷‍♀️ What’s up for next week

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Our favorite resources

🏃Side Hustles

• DoorDash – Instant cash out up to 5x/day.

• Instacart – Same-day grocery payouts.

• Facebook Marketplace – Cash sales of items sitting in your garage.

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Feeling paralyzed by overload? Don’t worry—we covered that. Check out our issue Stuck in the Middle-Class Freeze for practical ways to break free and take action.

📜Quote:

The secret of getting ahead is getting started. — Mark Twain

Today’s Main Event

5 Real Ways to Get Cash by Monday 

1) Deliver food with DoorDash or Uber Eats

The dinner rush is your friend. Three or four hours on a Friday or Saturday can net you $60–$80 plus tips—more if you stack peak times or work in bad weather.

Take Action: Download DoorDash/Uber Eats → complete signup → schedule Fri 6–9pm + Sat 5–9pm. Turn on “busy areas,” accept short-distance, high-tip orders first.

2) Grocery shop with Instacart

People would rather pay a stranger than battle the cereal aisle. That stranger can be you. Knock out a few batches and cash out instantly.

Take Action: Install Instacart Shopper → verify ID → set Sat 11am–2pm availability (prime grocery hours). Keep batches under 5 miles and multi-order when possible.

3) Sell unused items online

Friday night: snap photos of garage “treasures,” post to Marketplace/OfferUp. Saturday: meet in a public spot, swap for cash. Price to move; speed beats perfection.

Take Action: Gather 3 items (bike, tools, small electronics). Take bright photos, write a one-line benefit + condition + firm price. Post with “Available today—cash only—public meetup.”

4) Yardwork & handyman services

Leaves, lawns, junk hauling—neighbors will happily pay $50–$100 to avoid sweating. If you’ve got a mower or just two arms, you’ve got a business.

Take Action: Post to Nextdoor/Facebook Groups: “SAT/SUN openings: mowing, leaf raking, junk haul. Flat $60 for 90 minutes. DM to book.” Bring gloves, bags, and a photo of your tools.

5) Weekend cleaning gigs

Messy kitchens and cluttered garages = fast cash. A 3-hour deep clean often pays $80–$150, usually cash at job end.

Take Action: Create a quick checklist (kitchen, bath, floors, garage). Post: “3-hour deep clean—$99 flat—supplies included—Sunday slots only.” Ask for before/after pics for future posts.

From Zero to Cash: The Weekend Playbook

Let’s say you’re starting this Friday evening with zero extra cash and want $200 by Monday morning.

No lottery tickets, no magic beans—just a weekend plan that actually works.

Keep reading—it’s easier than you think (and pays faster too).

Friday (6pm–9pm)

• Post 3 unused items on Facebook Marketplace ($50 each target).

• Sign up for DoorDash and schedule yourself for Saturday lunch/dinner blocks.

Saturday (10am–2pm)

• Complete 3–4 DoorDash runs ($60–$80).

• Meet one buyer from Marketplace ($50 cash).

Saturday (5pm–9pm)

• DoorDash dinner rush ($60–$70).

• Post in local FB group offering Sunday yardwork.

Sunday (10am–2pm)

• Do 2 hours yardwork for neighbor ($60 cash).

• Sell second posted item ($50 cash).

Sunday Evening

• Total tally: $270 earned.

• Cash in hand from Marketplace + yardwork, instant payout from DoorDash.

Takeaway Math:

• 8–10 hours of work + selling unused stuff = $200–$270 net by Monday.

Until Next Time

What’s Up Next Week

That’s how you turn a “broke Friday” into a “money Monday.” The path isn’t complicated - it’s consistent.

Pick one hustle, execute the plan, and prove to yourself that you can create cash on demand. Next weekend? You’ll know exactly how to repeat it.

Next week, we’re pulling back the curtain on another money move you won’t want to miss. Set a reminder, because the only thing worse than being broke on Monday is being the last to know how not to be.

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DISCLAIMER: None of this is financial advice. This newsletter is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. Please be careful and do your own research.