How to Make & Save Money In Today's Economy

Put More Money In Your Pocket

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A strong drive to make money or save what you have.

1. In today's economy EVERYONE is trying to save that extra buck and hold on to what they do have. Jobs are being lost every day and you never know when you will be next, and the fear of the last paycheck haunts the country. Not knowing where your next meal will come from or how a bill will be paid is on the world's mind and it is especially hard on those with children, worst on single parents.

2. Here are a few things that you can do to put a little extra in your pocket.
   
   1. When you do spend money, any change that you get back, store in a jar and do not use it. Save that monthly and it will add up.
   2. Any clothes that your children may have outgrown, take them to a consignment shop, you can get something back, it may not be much, but hey... every buck is worth it.
   3. Cook your meals and pack lunches, it's cheaper to spend $4 on a container of coffee that may last a month then it is to spend $4 on one cup (or more) a day.
   4. Spring is coming, so go through your attic, basement, storage and closet and get rid of what you don't need. YARD SALE!!!!!
   5. E-BAY.
   6. Are you good with kids? Offer to babysit for friends, family or post an ad. It's not just a job for pre-teens anymore.
   7. Blog, Blog, Blob. You can get paid for your opinion

3. If you have a bundle cable, internet & phone at the home look for ways to cut down on the cost. Switch to basic cable, find the cheapest phone service OR just use the phone modem for the internet and get a cell phone. Metro PCS is very affordable if you do not travel often. Also try to switch to vonage or find a cheap internet service.

4. Also families with children, pregnant women and those caring for the elderly make want to go to their local Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) to apply for foodstamps and/or Medicaid. Some people may be embarrassed to do so, but it's not just for the poor or lower class, think of your family not your pride. Also go to a co-op, salvation army or united way for any help with clothing, toiletries, toys or food.

Tips & Warnings

• Call 211 for any information on receiving help

[sagopian15]

on 4/26/2009 Good information!

[greatgreat8]

on 4/15/2009 this is great information