According to this Bankrate report, just four in 10 U.S. adults (41%) would cover the cost of a $1,000 car repair or emergency room visit using savings.
A fast and easy way to make money now is to do tasks for other people. This could be through an app such as Uber, where you get paid to drive people around in your car — expect to earn about $10 per hour after all expenses.
Fiverr is a marketplace for people to sell skills starting at $5. If you have some digital skills such as graphic design, SEO writing or video editing, you can try selling it on Fiverr.
One of the most popular online survey apps is Survey Junkie, which you can cash out for money. Your earning potential is up to you and how many surveys you take.