How to Make Extra Money

Make money

Member

By april ort
eHow Community Member

Article Rating:

(30 Ratings)

If you are need of some extra cash, check out these simple tips for bringing in a little or a lot of loot in a fairly quick amount of time.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Check out local newspapers or online for karaoke contests, if you have a fairly decent singing voice. With the right song and a bit of practice, you could win a top prize of anywhere between $25 to $5000.
Step 2

Recipe Contests

Search online for recipe contests. At any given time, there are several recipe contests offering prizes of up to $1,000,000.00. The last Pillsbury Bake Off Million Dollar winner was for a variation of the peanut butter cookie. Test out your culinary skills for a chance at your very own spendable dough.
Step 3

Bake Sale

While you're in the kitchen trying out recipes, save some of the better desserts and have a bake sale.
Step 4

Garage Sale

Gather up some unused items in your home or from friends and neighbors, and have a garage sale.
Step 5

Rewards

Check out listings in your local newspaper for lost and found. Often times, people will offer rewards for the return of some cherished item or pet. If you have a little time and a blood hound nose, you might be able to cash in on a reward.
Step 6

Blog

If you have a talent for writing, consider starting your own blog. Write new posts regularly, like at least three times a week. Once it is established you can begin earning a profit by joining affiliate programs and selling ad space.
Step 7

Writer Compensation Program

Post articles to web sites like Ehow.com. If you do your research and know how to market your articles you can bring in a nice residual monthly income.