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When Kaylynn St. Peters turned 27, she got a job doing entertainment booking, but her excitement took a slight hit when her dad saw it as a sign it was time for her to start paying her own phone bill.

One way to get money fast is to tap into resources you can quickly convert to cash, like selling unused items, pawning valuables or renting out extra space. Gig economy opportunities — like ...