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Summary: Try to follow these tips for making some extra cash for 3 straight months. I'm certain you can make #100-$500 appear out of nowhere! The trick is tying them all together and doing them consistently. I learned how to do it and I'm certain you can, too!

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Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
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  1. Step 1

    On the 25th of every month, search your house for items you haven't used in a while. This conditions you to stop collecting junk. Each month you will notice 1 or 2 more items that deserve to get sold on Craigslist. Eventually, your junk will all get sold...just like mine! But, you have to stay consistent with this each month.

  2. Step 2

    Learn how to implement effective keywords into your ehow and other articles. This will help with organic search relevance and turn your pennies into $5 articles very quickly.

  3. Step 3

    Call your credit card companies and negotiate your percentage rate. I do this every 3 months and it saves me a few hundred dollars each year. If they won't lower your rate, nicely tell them you are switching companies. And... MEAN IT! They will budge most of the time.

  4. Step 4

    Get in the habit of filling out surveys online. Yes, they pay $1-$5. But, again the purpose of this article is to show you how combining all these small $5 paychecks can quickly add up!

  5. Step 5

    Start a free blog about something you are passionate about. Then put Google Adsense on the blog and you will start making money from Advertisers! It takes a while, but everything online starts off small. The payoff comes a few months down the road.

  6. Step 6

    Call your cell phone company and make sure you are using the most current, up-to-date minute plan they offer. Most times, cell phone companies have monthly promotions. Thus you will put extra cash in your pocket simply by calling them to inquire!

  7. Step 7

    Scour your closet each month for items that still have tags on them! That's right, tags on them! Often times, people buy a shirt and stuff it in between all their other shirts and WhalA! $$$ waiting to be returned; thus, making this the perfect way to make extra cash!

  8. Step 8

    Order a credit report. By law every citizen is entitled to 1 free one each year. This will show you how many accounts you have opened that you may have forgotten about. Cancel the $10/month book club and gym memberships you don't use. This can add up to HUGE $$$$ - what a perfect way to make extra cash each month!

  9. Step 9

    Revisit your months driving history. Try to identify times you can walk instead of drive. If you did this a few times each month, these dollars can quickly add up. The best part? You will become a healthier person at the same time, making it a perfect way to make extra cash!

  10. Step 10

    Shop during the week. Grocery stores, retail stores and even wholesalers will discount their items on Monday or Tuesday. Saturday and Sunday are reserved for Premium Pricing! Those are great days to stay clear from malls and grocery stores.

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frugalmomi said

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on 10/26/2009 Great tips for earning some extra money . 5*

MyJB said

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on 10/22/2009 This article has loads of useful information.

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