Posted November 1, 2008 - 13:21 by Linsey Knerl
I have a few friends who have started mystery shopping for extra cash. All in all, it’s a respectable gig for someone with some time, ambition, and a desire to do something different. Having mystery shopped for dozens of companies over the past 6 years, however, I have some advice to share. These eight tips are vital to making money in this somewhat misunderstood profession.
Posted October 31, 2008 - 09:08 by Julie Rains
My parents and my husband’s parents were children during the Great Depression. Mine lived in large cities; my in-laws, small towns. Their families started this era from neither a position of wealth nor desperation; just to add perspective, though, I’ll mention that their parents wouldn’t have considered lack of indoor plumbing a sign of poverty, at least in their early years. Here are the basics of how they managed to survive using tactics that are still viable today.
Posted October 30, 2008 - 15:58 by Andrea Dickson
When you're strapped for cash just before the holidays, it might behoove you to remember that right now is the busiest time of the year for big box retailers, and many of them are hiring for part-time holiday shifts. Get on board now with a holiday temp job and earn yourself some extra spending (or credit-card-paying-down) money.
Posted October 19, 2008 - 11:20 by Kate Luther
While this might be the biggest economic disaster of our generation, it might not be the big bad wolf that we all think it is. Quite the contrary, this little financial lesson might teach us more than humbleness... we might just come out better all the way around.
Posted September 24, 2008 - 14:16 by Linsey Knerl
Looking for some work? Maybe a part time gig or a fresh start in a new industry? We speak with an expert who tells us what businesses are looking for in their next round of holiday hires – and how to make it a permanent affair.
Posted September 12, 2008 - 20:51 by Paul Michael
I’ve written before about morality and pride taking a back seat to cash rewards. With today's game shows scraping the bottom of a very deep barrel, it amazes me what people will do for a little cash and a shot at their 15 minutes of fame. It got me wondering…how far will people go for money?
Posted September 11, 2008 - 02:26 by David DeFranza
By now, anyone interested in budget travel has heard of CouchSurfing. While the site has obvious advantages for travelers looking to meet locals and save money, but it can also be fun for hosts as well. If you are considering becoming a host for couch surfers, be sure to check out these two, slightly different, opportunities.
Posted September 2, 2008 - 13:15 by Paul Michael
Being a humble Green Card holder, I don’t have a vote here in the US (makes me wonder about that old “no taxation without representation” line, but that’s another story). Anyway, as the election goes into overdrive, a question has started to bubble up inside my head. If the price was right, would you sell your vote?
Posted August 29, 2008 - 08:11 by Linsey Knerl
It’s that time again. Football fans are gearing up for the excitement of a new season. The rest of the world is prepping for how to deal with it. And Football Fantasy Leagues are popping up everywhere – including at work. But is it a good idea?
Posted August 21, 2008 - 13:53 by Xin Lu
A while ago an article on Wise Bread talked about how complaining via a letter works much more effectively than complaining with phone calls. This made me think about all the other ways good writing skills could be financially beneficial to a person. Here is a list of ways good writing skills could save and earn money for you.
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