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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

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1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
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1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
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1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
Last updated August 22 2008: 12:36 PM ET
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
Last updated August 22 2008: 12:36 PM ET
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
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1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
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1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
Last updated August 22 2008: 12:36 PM ET
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
Last updated August 22 2008: 12:36 PM ET
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine
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Companies Economy International Corrections Pre-market Trading After-hours Trading Winners/Losers/Actives Bonds Currencies Commodities World Markets Money Magazine Real Estate Taxes Jobs Ask the Expert Money 101 Autos Mutual Funds The Help Desk Loan Center Best Places to Live Ask the Expert Ultimate Guide to Retirement Retirement Calculators Best Funds Best Places to Retire Fortune Brainstorm Tech Apple 2.0 Blog Big Tech Blog Sectors and Stocks Tech Talk Resource Guide Small Business Makeovers Questions & Answers Small Business Video 100 Best Places to Launch FSB 100 Fortune Small Business Fortune 500 Brainstorm Tech Investing Management Rankings Main Create Portfolio Edit Portfolio Create Alerts Edit Alerts

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
Last updated August 22 2008: 12:36 PM ET
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine
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Companies Economy International Corrections Pre-market Trading After-hours Trading Winners/Losers/Actives Bonds Currencies Commodities World Markets Money Magazine Real Estate Taxes Jobs Ask the Expert Money 101 Autos Mutual Funds The Help Desk Loan Center Best Places to Live Ask the Expert Ultimate Guide to Retirement Retirement Calculators Best Funds Best Places to Retire Fortune Brainstorm Tech Apple 2.0 Blog Big Tech Blog Sectors and Stocks Tech Talk Resource Guide Small Business Makeovers Questions & Answers Small Business Video 100 Best Places to Launch FSB 100 Fortune Small Business Fortune 500 Brainstorm Tech Investing Management C-Suite Rankings Main Create Portfolio Edit Portfolio Create Alerts Edit Alerts

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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Companies Economy International Corrections Pre-market Trading After-hours Trading Winners/Losers/Actives Bonds Currencies Commodities World Markets Money Magazine Real Estate Taxes Jobs Ask the Expert Money 101 Autos Mutual Funds The Help Desk Loan Center Best Places to Live Ask the Expert Ultimate Guide to Retirement Retirement Calculators Best Funds Best Places to Retire Fortune Brainstorm Tech Apple 2.0 Blog Big Tech Blog Sectors and Stocks Tech Talk Resource Guide Small Business Makeovers Questions & Answers Small Business Video 100 Best Places to Launch FSB 100 Fortune Small Business Fortune 500 Brainstorm Tech Investing Management Rankings Main Create Portfolio Edit Portfolio Create Alerts Edit Alerts

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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Fundamental data provided by Morningstar, Inc..
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Earnings data provided by FactSet CallStreet, LLC.
Last updated August 22 2008: 12:36 PM ET
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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1. Tap your emergency fund
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Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
Last updated August 22 2008: 12:36 PM ET
Last updated August 22 2008: 12:36 PM ET
The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine
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Companies Economy International Corrections Pre-market Trading After-hours Trading Winners/Losers/Actives Bonds Currencies Commodities World Markets Money Magazine Real Estate Taxes Jobs Ask the Expert Money 101 Autos Mutual Funds The Help Desk Loan Center Best Places to Live Ask the Expert Ultimate Guide to Retirement Retirement Calculators Best Funds Best Places to Retire Fortune Brainstorm Tech Apple 2.0 Blog Big Tech Blog Sectors and Stocks Tech Talk Resource Guide Small Business Makeovers Questions & Answers Small Business Video 100 Best Places to Launch FSB 100 Fortune Small Business Fortune 500 Brainstorm Tech Investing Management Rankings Main Create Portfolio Edit Portfolio Create Alerts Edit Alerts

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
Last updated August 22 2008: 12:36 PM ET
Last updated August 22 2008: 12:36 PM ET
The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Tap your emergency fund (1) - Money Magazine

The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash

What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst.

1 of 17
BACK NEXT
1. Tap your emergency fund
Best way

Pros: Duh - this is what an emergency fund is for. And with most cash investments yielding less than inflation, you won't be missing much.

Cons: Draining it leaves you unprepared for the next crisis. So start building that cash cushion back up ASAP.


NEXT: Sell some investments
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