How to Make Money Running Fitness Boot Camps

Fitness boot camp isnt much different than those miliary boot camp scenes youve seen in the movies. Bootcamp Basics A boot camp is an instructor-led, outdoor fitness class. Unlike working as a personal trainer, you dont need to be a certified strength and conditioning coach. Upfront costs are minimal. In fact, Ive run boot camps that didnt require any investment at all. I invited my friends, family and some neighbours from my building....

August 27, 2014 · 2 min · 325 words · Micheal Cook

Peeing in a Bottle and 8 Other Crazy Ways People Save Money

But thats just amateurish compared to the crazy strategies professional cheapskates use. Ive collected some prime examples though you might not want to try them at home. Well, maybe you might trysomeof them. Dumpster Diving for Flowers . at Cemeteries When Bankrate.com asked readers how theypinch pennies, some apparently preferred using a vise. Okay, I wouldnt do that. I would, however, employ these 28 tricks tosave money on groceries. Just double-check the bottle is big enough before you get going....

August 25, 2014 · 2 min · 404 words · Rhonda Rodriguez

Know Nothing About Cars? You Can Still Make Money Off Them…

You get the picture: Im just not a car person. But Ihaveprofitably bought and sold used automobiles. In fact, I discovered that I couldmake money fromused carswithout even touching them.Interested in doing the same? All you need is to have saved up a bit of cash. I gave him $2,300 to buy the thing and another $900 for repairs, licensing and insurance. We would split the profit. John loved cars, knew where to get a transmission repaired inexpensively, and was a natural salesman....

August 22, 2014 · 2 min · 354 words · Emily Hall

The Beginner’s Guide to Investing with Certificates of Deposit

The interest rate offered at the time of purchase is in effect the whole time you hold that CD. Even if anything happens to the bank, your money is safe. Ready to learn more about CDs? Read on for our guide to investing in these financial products. How Does a CD Work? 7 Ways to Make Money if You Hate People Do you avoid people too? Enough small talk.Here are some waysto earn extra cash, without all of the social stuff....

August 18, 2014 · 2 min · 279 words · Gregory Carlson

House Painting 101: How to Get Started as a Part-Time Painter

Andyou can make decent money as a part-time house painter. Ahouse flipperlet me join his renovation crew. Although I previously hated painting, thats what I did most of the time, and you know what? I started to enjoy it! Lets look at some of the advantages of this work. Here in Florida, most work that doesnt involve structural components of a housedoesnt require a license. I found a great YouTube video channel onhow to paint a house....

August 13, 2014 · 2 min · 300 words · Melissa Anderson

This (Naked) Investment Strategy Helped Warren Buffett Make Millions

With anet worth of $65 billion, Warren Buffett is perhaps the best investor of all time. What makes him so successful? But it isnt the only thing he does. Make your money work for you:Sign up for our investing bootcampand learn everything you need to know to get started with investing. He also profits by selling naked put options, a key in of derivative. Thats right, Buffetts company, Berkshire Hathaway, deals in derivatives....

August 7, 2014 · 3 min · 489 words · Hannah Lopez

A Magic Side Business: How to Make Money as a Magician

Do you like to perform in front of people? Can you watch videos? Are you willing to practice to get things right? Thenyou have what you oughta make money as a part-time magician. A routine based on a deck of cards or common objects means youll only spend a few dollars. Lets look at three low-cost ways to start out as a magician. For example, you could amaze them with simple trick using justa pen and a coin....

August 6, 2014 · 2 min · 379 words · Catherine Harris

Chasing Sign-Up Bonuses: Should You Apply for Another Credit Card?

Although I dont plan to use it, I opened a bank account yesterday. For the example above, and others like it, my answer is yes. I deposited $1,500, and in six months Ill take out $1,625. I think $80 per hour is good pay. Thats my basic formula for calculating whether offers like these are worth pursuing. I hit $500 in the first week or so, and I havent used the card since....

August 4, 2014 · 2 min · 349 words · Micheal Clark

Publish your Ebook and Earn Money: How I Made $2,000 from a Kindle Ebook

Having once self-published a print book for $850, I liked the zero-cost aspect of going this route. Interested in publishing your book on the Kindle platform? Its free, and you might even make some money. Need a banking service that’s built for gig workers and freelancers, helping you save for taxes and keep track of your expenses?Check out Lili.(It’s free!) Whether it takes a week or a year to write your book, focus on quality....

August 1, 2014 · 3 min · 462 words · Ann Miller

Could You Eat on $4 a Day? This Woman Did. Here’s How It Turned Out

Meg Biallas adopted home of Washington, D.C. has a reputation for being expensive. Instead, Biallas, a nonprofit professional, quickly turned saving money into a personal mission. One of my earliest strategies was to avoid buying lunch during the week, she said. You know that saying, a penny saved is a penny earned? The way I figure it, every time I dontdine out, Ive saved myself money. Biallas isnt the first to do try it....

July 30, 2014 · 2 min · 285 words · Ashley Wilson

5 Hip Websites for Selling Your Clothes on Consignment

Cash-strapped, but have a killer wardrobe? Steering clear of Etsys homespun quirk, the Tradesy audience skews toward the young, female and label-savvy. Got aDVFwrap dress youd like to list? Five-year-oldTory Burchflats with the designers signature gold insignia? A wedding dress you want to purge, post-divorce? 7 Ways to Make Money if You Hate People Do you avoid people too? Enough small talk.Here are some waysto earn extra cash, without all of the social stuff....

July 29, 2014 · 1 min · 182 words · Anthony Yang

Need a Fun and Free Activity for Kids This Summer? Try Geocaching

As a kid, that first day of summer break was like winning the lottery, wasnt it? And we all know keeping kids with boundless energy quarantined in a house all day is no good. Geocaching: Treasure Hunting Gone Wild Never heard of it? After tagging along on an excursion with her and her parents, I was hooked. Often referred to as a real-world treasure hunt, this activity actually lives up to its name....

July 25, 2014 · 2 min · 422 words · Richard Dunn

Everything is Negotiable: 4 Simple Strategies for Getting Awesome Deals

The short answer: yes. I negotiated 40% off a new book! Can You Negotiate in a Bookstore? She politely declined my offer. I returned the book to its shelf and joined my friends. A minute later the owner motioned for me to come over to the register. Probably not as good as youd like. It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings....

July 21, 2014 · 2 min · 234 words · Jonathan Giles