Saturday, April 13, 2013

Tips for Making Some Extra Cash!!

So you want to earn extra cash? You've come to the right place. This is my third post on some of the best ways to make extra income, a subject I have been vigorously studying lately in an attempt to compile a great list of the best methods to make some extra money in an easy understandable way. This week, we have 8 items on our list, and all are great ways to bring in some money! Some you may have heard of, even passed on the thought of... but they are in need! Here we go...

1. Exchange Coins and Jewelry- Pawn shops, jewelry shops, and trinket shops all love to buy coins and gold at great rates. Most of the time if they buy one, they will buy the other. With gold at an all time high, and people looking for something to invest in, now may be the time to sell! And try bartering. If a company will buy 3 coins and not the forth and fifth, tell them you'll throw in the last two if they pay just a bit more!

2. Recycle metal- I throw all kinds of metal away all the time, and many times I see scrap metal laying on the side of the road ready to be taken as trash. You could make lots of money driving around picking it up and taking it to recycling plants that buy it. Maybe you could even post on craigslist saying you will haul off unwanted metal for free!

3. Staff special events or conventions- Many convention centers and special or annual events don't keep a staff, so they are often looking for people to work temporary gigs to earn some extra money. The side benefit of this is that you may get to attend something you would really like to go to!

4. Sell eggs, sperm, or plasma- Many people may object to selling eggs or sperm, but in reality the people going to a clinic to use it are people that just want a child, and if you have the ability to provide happiness in their life why not? Besides, many clinics offer money for these three things.

5. Rent out a room in your house- AirBnB is the new craze on the internet, allowing people to rent out a room to travelers or anyone just needing a place to stay. Think of it as a time share roommate or a mini bed and breakfast.

6. Refer friends to businesses- sites like CashCrate will pay you to refer family and friends to their site to sign up. If it is site that pays users for tasks, they often pay commission on those referrals as well. If it is something your interested in go to www.cashcrate.com/4528180

6. Do food testing for restaurants- Many focus groups will pay for you to drive out to a new (or old) restaurant and try out some food and do a survey it. Whether it is mystery shopping or a focus group, there are many ways to get into these groups. Many times it just covers your food and the gas to get there, but that is one less meal and tank of gas you have to buy!

7. Deliver phone books or newspapers- Newspaper delivery is something that is often thought of as a job for teenage boys, but in reality, kids in high school can't do this job because of... well, school. So this is a job that any adult with free mornings can do. Delivering phone books on the other hand requires going to doors, but who doesn't enjoy a pleasant walk on weekends?

Monday, April 8, 2013

Awesome ways to make extra cash on the side

So, here we go with another post. It's getting harder to find good ways to make money on the side or at home, but I am still finding them! The best part is though, that they are getting more and more creative, but they all earn you some cash! So here we go:


1. Direct Selling - Not just companies like Avon and Mary Kay, but there are plenty out there for guys too. There are direct selling companies for internet acess/phone systems as well as financial products like mutual funds and anuities. These are great for selling on the side to family, friends, and co-workers.

2. Be a Test Subject in Research - Most of the time it is rediculous stuff, like measuring your heart rate and body temperature after eating 3 big macs, but there are all kinds of things. If you are in a town with a big university, chances are you can find a research program.

3. Cashcrate - CashCrate is awesome because there are so many ways to earn. Whether is is looking for businesses on google maps, doing surveys, etc. My suggestion is to set up a new email address just for surveys and ads, and fill out as many as you can! It is a great way to earn!! Go to http://www.cashcrate.com/4528180 to get $1 just for signing up!!

4. Work for a call center from home - Yeah, you can contract for call centers from your own living room! Companies like Teletech and Alpine Access will pay you to record customer info or to direct calls from home.

5. Help people sell things on craigslist - This is one of the greatest I have heard in a while. What you do is put ads on facebook, twitter, craigslist, and even flyers on street corners or stores that say you will sell peoples things on craigslist for them! Many times, people are affraid to do it themselves, so it is something you can do for them and charge commission on!

6. Have a car wash - One of the oldest ideas, but still a great one. It is very possible to make a couple hundred in a day just washing cars!

7. Mow Yards - another old, but good way to make some extra cash in your spare time. Just put a sign in your yard, or advertise online. There is lots of potential to earn!