Financially strapped? Here’s some ways to put more cash in your wallet
Not everyone is worried about their stock performance or having their bank bottoming out. I mean plenty of people—as in hundreds of thousands—in the U.S. alone are concerned with whether they will have adequate means to meet basic living necessities.
I’ve been thinking about what things people in money-stressed situations can do to make their paychecks go farther. Here are a few things (all legal) I came up with.
Get a side gig. The holiday season is coming soon. And though it looks dismal for many retailers, a few will be looking to hire seasonal help. While you’re thinking Macy’s, Saks, or one quite similar, I’m thinking along the lines of Costco, Target, and Best Buy. These stores are already experiencing increased sales because people are stocking up on deep bargains. Might want to head there and get your application in.
You could also start a consulting practice. Companies hire consultants when they’re big on problems and short on expertise. With all the mass layoffs happening, you can bet companies that are downsizing won’t be hiring right away. But they will need expert resources to carry them through the tied. If you specialize in a particular field, start offering consulting services.
If you’ve got teaching in your blood or want to give it a try, it’s a way to increase your earning. At least on a short-term basis. See what classes are being offered at community colleges in your area. Then come up with a class or short workshop that fills the gap. For example, an auto repair technician might host a tire-changing class. Here’s a link to community colleges throughout the U.S. Once there click on “your state” and then “find your school”.
Got a hobby that involves making things and then turning them into gifts for loved ones? If so, make a few extra of whatever the item is and earn money by selling them on Ebay, Amazon. com, or your own personal website.
If you’ve got other ideas for how to earn extra cash, pitch in and share. I want to create a list of ways people can make money easily using the resources, skills, and talents they already have.
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3 Responses to “Financially strapped? Here’s some ways to put more cash in your wallet”
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How to put more money in your pockects | Invesmint Says:
[...] Financially strapped? Here’s some ways to put more cash in your wallet [...]
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Isolde Says:
October 22nd, 2008 at 10:33 am
Great tips…I really like the idea of offering a class in your skill area – everyone has something they can teach! Thanks for the ideas!
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Recession Proof Your Job - 4 Ways To Avoid The Pink Slip : Moolanomy Says:
December 28th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
[...] Start thinking about what you would do if worse comes to worse. This means tracking your money (see Don’t push the panic button (yet)). It also means cutting expenses (for some ideas see Painless ways to cut expenses and save for retirement and Financially Strapped? Ways to put more money in your pocket). [...]
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