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Financially strapped? Here’s some ways to put more cash in your wallet

Posted October 18, 2008 by Bernz

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.

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