It is a known fact that as people get nervous about money, they begin looking for other ways to make it. While you could do odd jobs for family members or get a part-time job at a restaurant, the internet is a great place to look for extra cash.
Have you ever thought of writing a book and selling it online as an e-book? Or lending the money you have to others so you can get paid interest? With the power of the internet it is all possible. If you have a skill to sell, go to elance.com and sign up to be a freelancer. There is everything from web design to resume writing on there. Turn your book into a pdf and post it on your website for sale. Another popular item now-a-days is peer-to-peer lending. This is where people loan cash to others for small amounts of interest. Some sites are peerlendingnetwork.com, peer-lend.com and lendingclub.com. Please check their security and privacy policies before doing anything, but these are used as an example that with a little creativity, you can make money anywhere! You just have to get creative.
Other possibilities are selling items you no longer use on Ebay or Craig's List or taking surveys online and getting paid. Getting out of your comfort zone is the key here because it doesn't always pay to be an employee and have someone else control your destiny. If you have a passion for something, now may be the time to turn that hobby into something that pays the bills!