How to Find Extra Money

By writing4fun

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From time to time we all may need extra cash, here are a few ways to refill your wallet. Now they may not make you rich, but they will certainly generate you some extra cash.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Computer

Step1
Host A Garage Sale. Here are a few tips to help make your sale a success: http://www.ehow.com/how_2037366_have-impromptu-garage-sale.html.
Step2
Sell items on Ebay. www.ebay.com
Step3
Do an 'Unclaimed Property Search' at http://www.unclaimed.org/mainframe.asp?VisitorType=owner. You may be surprised to see how much money is owed to individuals by the government. Stop, check the government database for your state and possibly claim your extra cash.
Step4
I may have forgotten that I owe you money Do friends or family owe you money, it may be time to collect
Step5
Find a part time job by going to sites like The Rat Race Rebellion and Careerbuilder.com. http://www.ratracerebellion.com/, http://www.careerbuilder.com/.
Step6
Start entering Sweepstakes, companies give away millions of dollars in prizes each day (once you win you can sell your prizes to friends, on Ebay or at a garage sale. Sites like Sweepstakes Today and Sweepstakes Advantage will help you get started (go for the instant wins first) http://www.sweepstakestoday.com/ and http://www.sweepsadvantage.com/amember/signup.php?offercode2=missunder.
Step7
Got old cell phones around the house? Sale them, here are a few sites that may help you: http://www.cellforcash.com/, http://www.simplysellular.com/fundraiser.php,

Tips & Warnings

  • These tips are not designed to make you rich, just to help you get through a rough financial spot.

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welch said

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on 4/16/2008 Thanks, great ideas

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on 4/13/2008 great tips...thanks :)

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on 4/5/2008 Wow- awesome ideas, I never would have thought of those!

Nemlee said

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on 3/29/2008 Great Tips !!

amylaine said

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on 3/26/2008 Great Article.

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