On a Budget Series – Part 6: Ways to Earn Extra Income

Welcome back to my “On a Budget” Series. Today I’m discussing, more like brainstorming, various ways to earn extra income – legal ways of course!

• Get a 2^nd job
• If you currently work M-F, think about the possibility of getting a part-time weekend job.
• You can also look at work-at-home companies such as Close to My Heart to provide additional income with a less “corporate” structure.
• If you are crafty or handing in a specific trade, offer your services through classified ads either in the newspaper or online. It never hurts to see if anyone needs your assistance.
• Purge closets and cupboards to gather items for a garage sale.
• Garage sales are a great way to earn you extra income and accomplish some spring cleaning. It’s also a great way to find stuff you forgot you had J.
• If you find better than garage sale items, list them on eBay or Craigslist to gain a higher return on your item than a garage sale may bring.
• Complete surveys and join focus groups
• There are tons of sites that offer payment for survey and focus group involvement. You’ll have to verify that the company is legit before signing up but taking a few moments out of your day could provide additional income.

Feel free to share your ideas in the comments below.

Check back tomorrow for “On a Budget Series – Part 7: Ways to Make Your Dollar Stretch Further”

Until next time!