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How to Earn Extra Money

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Need extra money?
Need extra money?

Whether you have to save up for an upcoming expense, need more spending money or want cash to pay off credit card debt, knowing how to earn extra money is important. Your paycheck or regular income only goes so far, and sometimes a little extra money is needed to make up for a shortfall. Luckily, the options are plentiful, and with motivation and a good plan of action, you can succeed. Start here ... and learn how to earn extra money:

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
  1. Step 1
    Work overtime
    Work overtime

    Find out if your company has overtime or extra part-time positions within the company that you can pick up after hours or work you can do from home to earn extra income. if you work shifts, as a nurse, waiter or other profession, let your coworkers know you're interested in picking up extra shifts.

  2. Step 2
    Consider talents
    Consider talents

    Evaluate your skills and interests to find a niche for a small part-time business or job you would enjoy doing. Write down a list of all the jobs you've held or applied for and see if that generates any ideas. Have you worked as an educator? Consider tutoring students, either through a tutoring center or individually.

  3. Step 3
    Offer services
    Offer services

    Approach local businesses for a potential match. For example, if you enjoy sewing and quilting, call the local fabric, craft and quilt stores to see if there is a need for a quilter to do work from home or on the premises.

  4. Step 4
    Sell bread
    Sell bread

    Mass produce (or add additional quantities) of something you already do, and sell the extras. For example, if you make homemade bread for your family, make double batches and sell the extra loaves.

  5. Step 5
    Make crafts
    Make crafts

    Convert your hobby into a source of extra income. Many scrap-bookers and greeting card makers sell their creations or services to pay for their hobby or as a way to make extra money. Are you an artist? Make some extra money by selling reproductions -- or originals -- of your work. Try local art shows, CraigsList, Etsy and eBay as a start.

  6. Step 6
    Grow food
    Grow food

    Plant seeds in the winter and transplant the seedlings into individual peat pots when they are several inches tall. Sell these at your local farmer's market or flea market in the spring. This is a simple way to make extra money.

  7. Step 7
    Sell things
    Sell things

    Gather up the belongings you no longer need or use and sell them at a flea market or community yard sale where there is tons of foot traffic.

  8. Step 8
    Try childcare
    Try childcare

    Consider adding childcare to your list of expertise. Options include home daycare, babysitting services and special events childcare services. If you know someone who is a wedding or special events coordinator, this contact will be invaluable for offering child care at special events, which can be lucrative.

  9. Step 9
    Track earnings
    Track earnings

    Keep track of your earnings and how much extra money you need to make each month. Expand what you're doing if it's successful, or look for more ways to earn extra cash if it doesn't bring in the amount you need.

  10. Step 10
    Write online
    Write online

    Use freelance writing skills to write articles and documents for hire, or for your own websites and blogs. Substantial residual income streams may be built from writing online content.

Tips & Warnings
  • Check out resources and related articles, below, for more ideas.
  • Be constantly on the lookout for possible jobs and side business opportunities.

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pgardapee said

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on 11/5/2009 Congrats on being a featured writer today. Good article about hot to ear extra money.

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on 10/29/2009 Good Ideas!

static404 said

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on 10/29/2009 Awesome article. There really are many ways to make some extra money. You have to want to and you will find a way. Thanks for the great information.

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frugalmomi said

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on 10/8/2009 Nice article . All good ideas to earn extra money . 5*

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