Coming up with extra cash to pay the bills, cover unexpected expenses, boost savings, or accelerate your flagging 401(k) as we hunker down to ward off the coronavirus isn't as hard as it seems. Heck, many of you may have been temporarily cut off from your full- or part-time job as the coronavirus forces businesses to scale back or shut down for weeks. To that end we found plenty of legit, and many unique, moneymaking opportunities out there for you to capitalize on at your convenience, with the perk of no long-term commitment and, in most cases, setting your own hours. Plus, you can keep a healthy social distance away from others while you work these gigs.

We found 15 ideas for you to consider, along with resources and pointers to get you started. Some are good for a fast buck, while others could turn into consistent streams of income. Find out which cash-generating ideas could work best for you.

Sell Unwanted Electronics

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Don't leave smart phones, tablets, computers or game consoles you're no longer using in a desk drawer or the back of a closet. You can easily cash in on your unwanted electronics - even damaged items - by selling them online.

Sell used smart phones and Apple products at and get paid by check, PayPal or an Amazon gift card; you can also use one of ecoATM's and get instant cash. You can sell smart phones, tablets, and wearables (think "smart watch") to and get paid by PayPal or by check. At , you can sell smart phones,