* Have a yard sale. I have already written on how to have an ra yard sale and I would suggest you read this post if having one is a possibility for you.
* If you are lucky enough to have some high end fashions such as purses, you may want to try selling them. I had some luck with this website but I am pretty sure there might be other ones out there. This one handled (http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/sell-handbags/landing?gclid=CJuS8Lm1o64CFU2b7QodLxOLRA) my one and only transaction very professionally. I tend to have no name purses and such but was given one as a gift many moons ago.
* Check in every single state you have ever lived to see if you have any unclaimed money. This is no joke and no gimmick. Recently I found another $100 under my hubby's name a few months ago. I check these websites every year as we have moved a lot. Try unclaimed.org and www.MissingMoney.com
* Extra cash can come in many forms and one form is if you can qualify for any government programs that you may not be aware exists. You can start at this website: http://www.benefits.gov but if I were you, I would also do a google search with your specific state (or country if you don't live in the US) to see what other services or programs may be available to you from your state government.
* Sell some of your clothing that is in good shape or put it on consignment at a local consignment shop. I have personally sold clothes to http://www.platoscloset.com (more for the younger set) and they are located now in many states. Their sister store which caters to only women also buys clothes as well Close Mentor and I have also had luck selling to them as well. You can easily check the yellow pages in your area or do a google search to get a list of consignment shops in your area. And don't forget about selling your children's items and household items as well.
* Ebay….oh ebay! Yes, ebay can actually generate a little extra cash and you will be surprised at what does sell on ebay. Before you plunge in, I would suggest you get familiar with ebay and how to do searches, open an account and a paypal account as well. Ebay.com has lots of information for you to read before you take the ebay plunge. You will also need a digital camera to take pictures of your treasures. The biggest drawback I have found with ebay is boxing things up. I have a great deal of damage to my hands and that process is a killer for me. Oh family…oh family!
* Sign up for ebates.com. This website will give you cash back into an account that you can redeem after you have reached $25 for everything you buy through them. Different stores offer different % back but the cash accumulates rather quickly if you shop online at all. It is well worth signing up for to earn some extra cash. Just remember to go there first before you start the purchase. And so far the only website that I have found that I use that does not have % back is amazon.
* You may consider signing up to do surveys online. I have been using Global Test Market for some time now. I can not attest to any of the other ones out there personally. No, you won't get rich by any means but you can earn a few dollars here and there. It does take some time to start getting surveys that you may qualify for but if you are disabled, every little bit helps.
* If you have children or even grandchildren, you can sign up at upromise.com to start saving for their college. I did this years ago for my daughter and in the end wound up with a few hundred dollars towards her college. And the more family and friends you get to sign up for you child, the faster the cash grows. You have to register your credit cards, grocery store cards and such there but it is worth it in my book.
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Well that about sums up my two cents for today. If you have any ways that you use to earn a little extra cash, I for one would truly appreciate you sharing it. I am always looking for new ways to add to my piggy bank.
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Note: I have not tested these ideas myself...
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8 comments:
Deb,
This is a great entry and not one I have read before on any other blogs. I have been working on trying to get some extra cash with ebay, selling unused household items, etc. It is so hard to live on a fixed disability income to start with but then to add the burden of chronic illness costs is just the icing on the cake. Thank you for sharing!!
Christine...Don't I know it too :-) Yes, trying to get by is tough for all of us. I forgot one of the biggy ones I have used...selling old gold and silver jewlery. Just be sure you check around...say three places before you make you final sale to them. It is usually for scrap. I did this once before and got over 1K for broken stuff. I was stunned to say the least. I am hoping to go again tomorrow but only have 1 necklace of gold that I can no longer wear.
Hi Deb, I have been searching for vitamins/supplements/herbs for some time now. Perimenopause exaserbates RA in ways you wouldn't believe. So, I go on the quest for nutrition in a pill that won't weaken or interact with other meds i'm on and W O W, the vitamins I need come in several different bottles...will sing for vitamins (as you know deb)...sit on route 18 with a sign...multi V or bust. Gee! Great post and timing as always!
It had been a while since I had checked MissingMoney. I still don't have anything there. I have sold quite a bit of stuff on both eBay and craigslist. Good post Deb.
Candee...sing away. With that lovely voice you are sure to get some extra cash :-)
Tharr... I have tried craigslist as well but didn't put it on here as some of my followers live alone and I personally wouldn't sell on craigslist unless I could have someone there when the buyer stops by...safety and all. And I have always brought my stuff outside and not let them in my home except for large pieces of furniture. But yes, craigslist is also a great way to sell the bigger stuff. I need to recheck missing money myself :-)
OMG, I just checked missing money and found two entries for my husband from 2001 and 2005! I doubt it's very much $$$ -- all the listing says is that they're each under $50, but how cool! Thanks so much for the suggestion!! This was an awesome post with so much good information! :)
Aviva...you made my day :-) I love when a hidden little treasure is discovered :-)
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