Sell scrap to scrap metal dealer. If your home has a garage, and you have lived in your home for a good number of years, I bet you have a collection of metal items that you never threw away. Sell them to a scrap metal dealer rather than tossing them into the trash.
Since we have kids at home, doing nothing has limited appeal. "I'm bored..." But day trips on the other hand, win out. One year we scoped out freebies/cheapies within an hour and a half of home. We went to a pretzel factory, chocolate factory, art museum, farmer's market, and state museum. Plus we ate out (a treat in our family). We started by going to a local rest stop and restaraunt, stocked up on brochures, and decided from there. Now that we know the area better there are certain favorites we hit practically every summer.
The used book store near me (Half Price Books) buys magazines in the current and previous month.
I sign up for just about every free magazine subscription I see on the web, even if it's not something I'm interested in. When the magazines come, I black out my name and address, toss them in a bin and every 4-6 weeks take them to the store to sell them. I generally get between $10 and $20 per trip. It's not a lot, but it takes very little time and effort. Of course, you have to stay in the store while they go through your stuff and make you an offer. It's rare that I don't buy anything while I'm there, but I still usually end up ahead.
The problem with most Americans is they go on vacation to "do something". So instead of spending time on a beach, doing absolutely NOTHING ( which is my definition of a vacation ), they run around seeing this and doing that and then come back exhausted. Stupid.
I love taking time off to stay home. Time with family and friends means more to me then taking some elaborate trip... not that there's anything wrong with that, if that's what you're into and can afford it. :)
I'm planning to move to China on October to work teaching English, Spanish and Portuguese for at least one year. My Mandarin is basic but understandable. I've heard horror stories about teachers not being paid by rogue schools over there. Does anybody have some wise hints about avoiding that?
I take my canvase grocery bags with me to the grocery store and get 5 cents per bag per trip.
5 bags x 5 cents x 40 = $10
Coupons add to that, of course, and most of the coupons that I use now are printed from the MyPoints.com site so using them adds points toward next $25 Amazon.com gift certificate (and I only print coupons for things that I already use, and watch for them to go on sale, of course).
For extra income I recycle cans and bottles. Every one I see I pick up. I earn about $25 extra a month. It's tax free and there really is no limit to the amount of money you can make. I suppose it all comes down to how much effort you want to put into it.
I'm in college, and I do work around the house for my parents. Detailing their car, cleaning window screens - anything they'd rather not do! My dad will occasionally hire my boyfriend for jobs that require heavy lifting.
I sell old clothes to places like Plato's Closet. I'm planning on selling old gold jewelry for cash. I take advantage of all the $10 giftcard for a transferred Rx coupons. My goal is to get an extra income of $20-$30 month doing little things like that.
We keep only a joint account, but after paying bills/misc we each get an "allowance" for weekly expenses. That way if I decide to save my cash for a couple of weeks to buy new shoes or whatever, it's not something my husband will resent. We both prefer to operate on the "cash system" after paying our bills. We also use Microsoft Money to track expenses. Seperate accounts wouldn't work for us b/c we have children & always have unplanned expenses (like dentist appts, sports registration fees, etc) and who would pay for those things?
I'm a ChaCha.com guide at the moment. You have to pass their tests first before you can become one. The amount you make depends upon the type of questions you answer and the amount of time you want to dedicate.
I do freelance graphic design projects here and there.
I take a small portion of my money sources and place them into a low risk investment of some sort. Currently an online Money Market Account is the best way to go. My CDs have good rates too. I have some investments in Ibonds which won't gain interest until the rates get out of the negatives. Low risk investments don't make as much as they used to, but it's still a bit of income without any work at all.
The rest is not spending money I don't have with DIY, reuse & recycle projects. A Penny saved is a penny earned!
Like many people, I do a lot of ebaying - I pick up things in sales, thrift stores, etc., and resell on ebay. In a good month, I can easily earn up to $700 net profit!
There is another quote about money that I really like:
"Money itself is not inherently evil. Money merely magnifies that which is in the heart. If you are greedy, your spending habits will show that, and if you are generous, then your constant giving will show that as well." -Muhammed al-Shareef
I received a netspend card in the mail and was cusious so I started using it. I LOVE it. I switched my bank account over completely and I use it for everything. I signed up for the flat fee and never have to think about it.
If you don't want it, throw it away. BIG DEAL! people need to stop complaining about stuff that doesn't matter.
I earn extra cash by sharing my knowledge with other people. I write "how-to" articles on eHow.com. I also write articles about Filipino people, businesses and communities in the Bay Area.
I earn decent amount of money especially from eHow. Enough to cover monthly expenses for my teenage daughter and currently I'm saving the money I earn to pay for church expenses for my wedding in August.
Sell scrap to scrap metal dealer. If your home has a garage, and you have lived in your home for a good number of years, I bet you have a collection of metal items that you never threw away. Sell them to a scrap metal dealer rather than tossing them into the trash.
I have tried to earn extra money by entering contests and giveaways like this one.... but so far no luck... maybe this will be my lucky day
Since we have kids at home, doing nothing has limited appeal. "I'm bored..." But day trips on the other hand, win out. One year we scoped out freebies/cheapies within an hour and a half of home. We went to a pretzel factory, chocolate factory, art museum, farmer's market, and state museum. Plus we ate out (a treat in our family). We started by going to a local rest stop and restaraunt, stocked up on brochures, and decided from there. Now that we know the area better there are certain favorites we hit practically every summer.
The used book store near me (Half Price Books) buys magazines in the current and previous month.
I sign up for just about every free magazine subscription I see on the web, even if it's not something I'm interested in. When the magazines come, I black out my name and address, toss them in a bin and every 4-6 weeks take them to the store to sell them. I generally get between $10 and $20 per trip. It's not a lot, but it takes very little time and effort. Of course, you have to stay in the store while they go through your stuff and make you an offer. It's rare that I don't buy anything while I'm there, but I still usually end up ahead.
The problem with most Americans is they go on vacation to "do something". So instead of spending time on a beach, doing absolutely NOTHING ( which is my definition of a vacation ), they run around seeing this and doing that and then come back exhausted. Stupid.
... for so many valuable tips!
I love taking time off to stay home. Time with family and friends means more to me then taking some elaborate trip... not that there's anything wrong with that, if that's what you're into and can afford it. :)
I'm planning to move to China on October to work teaching English, Spanish and Portuguese for at least one year. My Mandarin is basic but understandable. I've heard horror stories about teachers not being paid by rogue schools over there. Does anybody have some wise hints about avoiding that?
I take my canvase grocery bags with me to the grocery store and get 5 cents per bag per trip.
5 bags x 5 cents x 40 = $10
Coupons add to that, of course, and most of the coupons that I use now are printed from the MyPoints.com site so using them adds points toward next $25 Amazon.com gift certificate (and I only print coupons for things that I already use, and watch for them to go on sale, of course).
For extra income I recycle cans and bottles. Every one I see I pick up. I earn about $25 extra a month. It's tax free and there really is no limit to the amount of money you can make. I suppose it all comes down to how much effort you want to put into it.
@JorgenMan - Oops! #48 has been replaced with another quote!
@Tasha, @Andi - You guys are absolutely right. Ben Franklin said that, not Lincoln. Fixed. Thanks!
I'm in college, and I do work around the house for my parents. Detailing their car, cleaning window screens - anything they'd rather not do! My dad will occasionally hire my boyfriend for jobs that require heavy lifting.
I sell old clothes to places like Plato's Closet. I'm planning on selling old gold jewelry for cash. I take advantage of all the $10 giftcard for a transferred Rx coupons. My goal is to get an extra income of $20-$30 month doing little things like that.
Participate in marketing research. I live near Boston which has several marketing firms that do in-person research. Also online works as well.
We keep only a joint account, but after paying bills/misc we each get an "allowance" for weekly expenses. That way if I decide to save my cash for a couple of weeks to buy new shoes or whatever, it's not something my husband will resent. We both prefer to operate on the "cash system" after paying our bills. We also use Microsoft Money to track expenses. Seperate accounts wouldn't work for us b/c we have children & always have unplanned expenses (like dentist appts, sports registration fees, etc) and who would pay for those things?
I'm a ChaCha.com guide at the moment. You have to pass their tests first before you can become one. The amount you make depends upon the type of questions you answer and the amount of time you want to dedicate.
I do freelance graphic design projects here and there.
I take a small portion of my money sources and place them into a low risk investment of some sort. Currently an online Money Market Account is the best way to go. My CDs have good rates too. I have some investments in Ibonds which won't gain interest until the rates get out of the negatives. Low risk investments don't make as much as they used to, but it's still a bit of income without any work at all.
The rest is not spending money I don't have with DIY, reuse & recycle projects. A Penny saved is a penny earned!
I've started taking in alterations and doing sewing for anyone who needs it. I've actually had some luck sewing for cross dressers and fetish folks.
Like many people, I do a lot of ebaying - I pick up things in sales, thrift stores, etc., and resell on ebay. In a good month, I can easily earn up to $700 net profit!
I sell cakes to family and friends.
The first quote should be attributed to Ben Franklin, not Abe Lincoln.
There is another quote about money that I really like:
"Money itself is not inherently evil. Money merely magnifies that which is in the heart. If you are greedy, your spending habits will show that, and if you are generous, then your constant giving will show that as well." -Muhammed al-Shareef
I do surveys and do paid-to-click.
I received a netspend card in the mail and was cusious so I started using it. I LOVE it. I switched my bank account over completely and I use it for everything. I signed up for the flat fee and never have to think about it.
If you don't want it, throw it away. BIG DEAL! people need to stop complaining about stuff that doesn't matter.
I do online surveys to voice my opinion.
I donate plasma because I can do it more often and help more people overall than whole blood donation.
It doesn't give me much, but as a student paying my own way through grad school, every little bit helps.
I earn extra cash by sharing my knowledge with other people. I write "how-to" articles on eHow.com. I also write articles about Filipino people, businesses and communities in the Bay Area.
Check out my Examiner article.
I earn decent amount of money especially from eHow. Enough to cover monthly expenses for my teenage daughter and currently I'm saving the money I earn to pay for church expenses for my wedding in August.