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How to Sell Your Hair for Cash

Posted 7 weeks 4 days ago by Xin Lu

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

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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Make your hobby pay its way

Posted 22 weeks 3 days ago by Philip Brewer

Art and Leisure, DIY, Lifestyle, Making Extra Cash

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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My car payments are too much! What should I do?

Posted 41 weeks 5 days ago by Andrea Dickson

Cars and Transportation

Last August, I decided to purchase my first new car ever. I had only ever owned used (and entirely paid-for) vehicles prior to this. I researched the type of car that I wanted and settled on a 2007 Mazda3. It's a sexy little hatchback. It's sporty, zippy, and has all the trimmings. Problem is, it's busting my budget. I decided to ask three of my favotire personal finance bloggers for advice on whether or not to sell.

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Sell handmade goods, buy cheap handmade goodies.

Posted 51 weeks ago by Paul Michael

Filed Under: Shopping, Art and Leisure

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In these days of mass-production and Wal-Mart's low prices and lower standards, it's great to see handmade artifacts making a comeback. Today, my wife introduced me to a site that is a meeting-place for buying and selling wonderful handmade items. Everything from jewelry and ties to paintings and teddy bears. And it's all 100% hand crafted.

ETSY.COM - your place to buy and sell all things handmade

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