Making Extra Cash

Turn Unwanted Electronics Into Cash With Gazelle

Posted July 30, 2008 - 22:20 by Xin Lu

Personal Finance, Making Extra Cash

We all have a few old electronics lying around that we never use anymore. It seems a waste to just throw them away, but it often takes effort to sell them. Now there is a new service called Gazelle that allows you to trade your old electronics for cash with the least amount of hassle.

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6 Warning Signs that It Is Not the Job for You

Posted June 2, 2008 - 21:02 by Linsey Knerl

Career and Income, Making Extra Cash, Career Building

You’re scouting around for a decent job. While you realize that great jobs are hard to find, you’re avoiding getting into a position that really stinks. Here are 6 tell-tale characteristics of generally lousy jobs, and why it may be best to cut-and-run.

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Five J.O.B.’s That Aren’t That B.A.D.

Posted May 27, 2008 - 21:08 by Linsey Knerl

Career and Income, Making Extra Cash

Dream jobs and professional aspirations aside, sometimes it’s just necessary to go out and get a job. Any job. Whether you’ve found yourself laid-off, needing some part-time fun money, or are taking a break from your chosen career field, here are 5 gigs that pay on time and won’t rob you of your dignity.

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Get Paid for your Psychic Skills at Predictify

Posted April 16, 2008 - 19:09 by Xin Lu

Personal Finance, Art and Leisure, Making Extra Cash, Technology

My ex-coworker told me that he is applying to a new startup called Predictify. He showed me their website and I was intrigued. Basically, the company lets people predict events that happen in the future, and if you are accurate about the outcome you could get paid for it. I decided to try it out.

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Seven Ways to Get Free Shipping Supplies

Posted April 9, 2008 - 21:11 by Xin Lu

Making Extra Cash

Once upon a time I sold a lot of stuff on eBay and Amazon, and I always needed envelopes, boxes, and padding. The costs of these shipping supplies could really add up when you mail over a thousand things per year, so I looked into how to cut down my shipping costs. Here are some of the ways you can get your supplies for free and lower your business overhead.

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Zen Spring Cleaning (and making a little cash off it too)

Posted April 5, 2008 - 00:47 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Making Extra Cash

The snow has melted. The kids are gone to grandma's. Sounds like the best (and most frugal) thing to do this April would be to stay home and clean, organize, and sell all that crap lurking in every corner of the house and garage. A few potential karmic trades might be lurking around the house too.

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March Roundup

Posted April 1, 2008 - 06:12 by Lynn Truong

Shopping, Lifestyle, Making Extra Cash, Coupons

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March was ALL about shopping tips and money habits. Read up on our 10 reader favorites!

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How to Sell Your Hair for Cash

Posted March 24, 2008 - 16:10 by Xin Lu

Personal Finance, Health and Beauty, Making Extra Cash, General Tips

I first read of selling hair in Les Miserables when Fantine sold her head of gold to clothe her daughter Corsette. The hair trade just seems like such an archaic idea, but actually high quality hairpieces are still made from real human hair and there is a huge market for sourcing natural hair. Here are some tips and information on how to sell your tresses for cash.

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Tips for Finding Legitimate Work at Home Opportunities

Posted March 20, 2008 - 23:42 by Xin Lu

Personal Finance, Career and Income, Productivity, General Tips, Making Extra Cash, Career Building

When you search for work at home opportunities on the internet, oftentimes you will find sites pitching programs that could make you thousands of dollars a week.  Usually these programs are scams designed to take your money.  So how do you go about finding legitimate work at home jobs that pay you for your time?   Read on for some ideas and resources.

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Extra Income Opportunity: Online Tutoring

Posted March 13, 2008 - 19:01 by Nora Dunn

Making Extra Cash

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Do you have an area of expertise and a desire for some extra income? Are you good with concepts and do you like to work with students from elementary school to post-graduate levels? If so, you might have an opportunity to make some money on the side (or even full-time) from the comfort of your home.

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