Making Extra Cash

Can I Really Make Money Taking Surveys?

Posted January 31, 2010 - 10:00 by Katie Adauto

Making Extra Cash

Like many of you, I am always on the lookout for ways to earn a little extra money — and being a stay-at-home mom, I was looking for something I could do from home. I started my internet research approximately 1 1/2 years ago. The information I found along the way was interesting, encouraging, and a little disappointing. Here is what I have found.

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Welcome All You Magazine Readers: Q & A With Linsey Knerl

Posted January 25, 2010 - 06:00 by Linsey Knerl

Making Extra Cash

I’m so excited to be featured in the newest issue of All You Magazine! Many of you have come here to learn more about Wise Bread, my blogging career, or just life as a work-at-home mom in a tight economy. I hope to answer some of your questions here!

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Make Easy Money and Learn a Thing or Two About Website Design

Posted December 3, 2009 - 08:50 by WC Porter

Technology, Making Extra Cash

Microphone

Finding new ways to make some extra cash are a dime a dozen. But how many of them are interesting and teach you something useful at the same time? Here is one way to make some extra money that is not only easy, it could add an additional skill to your toolbox.

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Money in Your Yard: How to Sell Palm Trees For Cash

Posted December 1, 2009 - 06:00 by Xin Lu

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Canary Palm

Palm trees are ubiquitous in California and other states with a warm climate. Although they are beautiful trees, some homeowners find them to be a nuisance because they require routine maintenance when they get too large. The good news for these homeowners is that it is possible that their trees could be sold for hundreds to thousands of dollars.

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How to Explore Your Antique Attic Treasures for Profit

Posted November 4, 2009 - 13:00 by Tisha Tolar

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Supplemental income can be as close as your attic or your basement. Start learning about the items in your house that can bring in some extra cash. Antiques are a big business but learning the trade can bring you some serious dough.

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Network Marketing Parties: Opportunity or Emotional Blackmail?

Posted November 3, 2009 - 08:00 by Marla Walters

Shopping, Making Extra Cash

women's party

The crux of network party-marketing: feelings. Should your emotions enter into your shopping experience? At these parties, I have experienced the feeling of largesse because I could help a friend who needed additional income. Have you ever felt a sense of belonging because you joined in the buying frenzy?

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10 Ways to Make Money for the MySpace Generation

Posted October 23, 2009 - 05:00 by Bob Lotich

Technology, Making Extra Cash, Entrepreneurship

Generation MySpace

I can recall thinking that the internet was all fun to play with, but I didn’t see the big picture of how it would so drastically change the world that we live in. Luckily, all these changes present tremendous opportunities for business and new ways of making money!

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Three E-Books to Help you Make Money, Travel, and Change Your Life

Posted October 14, 2009 - 06:00 by Nora Dunn

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office space

It’s no secret that many of us are looking for something different in life. And one of the biggest things we can change about our lives is how we work. If we are not tied to a desk all the time, the options for how – and where – we choose to live open up dramatically.
Following are profiles of three e-books that feature a different aspect of making money, traveling, and changing your life.

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How to Start Your Own Blog

Posted October 5, 2009 - 06:58 by WC Porter

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Keyboard

Blogging is a fantastic way of making yourself a more valuable job candidate. It will teach you a bunch of new things and will give you an edge over the competition when you're applying for a job. Here's a quick guide on how to get started without wasting any time or money.

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Summer Camp as a Side Business

Posted September 3, 2009 - 05:00 by Julie Rains

Making Extra Cash, Entrepreneurship

kids with Lego robots at summer camp

My tween son went to a Lego camp this summer so that he could learn robotics, something I wasn’t sure I could teach him since his technical skills typically surpass mine. My initial fascination was with the computer programming aspect of the camp. Then, I became intrigued with the idea of running a summer camp as a side business. So, I spoke with seasoned camp directors about how they turned summer weeks into extra income. Here's a road map for a summer camp business.

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