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If you could earn more money on a regular basis, how would that change your life? How would you use the extra cash?

Would you finally pay off your debt? Help out your friends who are struggling financially? Invest more so you'll have a wonderful retirement? Stop penny pinching because you don't have to worry about not having enough money?

Do you think it's possible? Well, it is! So follow these proven steps to start earning more money today.

Assess Your Availability

Before you can start making more money, you need to figure out the amount of time you can put towards this effort. Sure, you probably have a busy life. Even so, can you find moments during the week where you have free time, and devote that time to making more money? How many hours can you commit?

Good news: spending less on your kid’s sports will actually make him better at them.

That’s according to a Utah State University study just reported by the Wall Street Journal, which contends the more you spend on your children’s sports, the less they’ll enjoy them, and the less successful they’ll be at them.

Want to update and personalize your closet without spending much cash? Before donating or tossing your old or unworn items, check out these 20 genius tutorials guaranteed to jazz up your existing wardrobe on the cheap. There are projects for the complete novice (like me) to enjoy, but I've also included a few more advanced items to keep more experienced stitchers happy. (See also: Make Your Clothes Last Longer)

1. Maxi Skirt

All you need is some jersey fabric, 15 minutes, and the skills to do one stitch to make this cute maxi skirt. It goes well with more casual outfits but dresses up nicely.

We cram a lot into our days, and there's no more hectic time than morning. Between hitting snooze, working out, getting ourselves (and kids) ready for work (and school), and all other sorts of random responsibilities — it's no wonder an estimated 31 million Americans skip breakfast each day. By now, I'm sure most of us have heard that omitting the morning meal can make weight control difficult, along with a host of issues, like increased risk of heart disease.