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Looking On The Bright Side: How to Find A Silver Lining In The Current Financial Crisis

Posted October 19, 2008 - 11:20 by Kate Luther

Personal Finance, Frugal Living, General Tips, Making Extra Cash, Shopping, Lifestyle, Real Estate and Housing, Credit Cards

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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.

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Make your hobby pay its way

Posted December 11, 2007 - 16:41 by Philip Brewer

Making Extra Cash, Lifestyle, DIY, Art and Leisure, Small Business Resource Center

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Hobbies generally end up in the expense category. Depending on the hobby, you may be paying for equipment, supplies, books and magazines, classes, training--the list goes on. Short of turning your hobby into a business, is there any way to get your hobby to pay its own way? Very possibly.

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Sweeping 101: What the Real Winners Know

Posted August 6, 2007 - 05:21 by Linsey Knerl

Making Extra Cash

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Hi, my name is Linsey, and I’m a sweeper. It is sometimes difficult to admit, but I belong to that persistent group of individuals who go to considerable lengths to enter sweepstakes. I also win fairly regularly. My recent winnings include a bicycle, a home automation system, 2 satellite radios, hotel stays, cell phones, gift cards, cash, DVD’s, spa visits, clothing, baby items, video games, gaming systems, office supplies, a digital camera and printer, a trip to San Francisco, and so much more! Winning is more about knowing than anything else, so I’m going to give you the basics to get started. You can’t win if you don’t enter!  

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