Baby pics + puppy pics = big social media shares. If youve spent any time on the Internet, that formula probably doesnt surprise you. But did you realize baby pics plus puppy pics could also equal a book deal? Or a six-figure income? AsBusiness Insider recently reported, one mommy blogger managed to do just that. So, just how did this savvy mom turn her cute Instagram feed into fame and fortune?...
Take your cell phone bill for example. The result is a big monthly expense for most people who use a smartphone. According to Engadget, thats nowa full two-thirds of us. But technology is changing this and providing consumers with more options for low-priced, high-quality cell phone service. Probably not as good as youd like. It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings....
Among the many ways to burn through money while traveling is the exorbitant cost of airport parking. When they return, another car picks them up and returns them to their washed and cleaned car. Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week. This is a long list, so dont get overwhelmed. Well keep it updated as offers changes or expire. First off, you have to be located in one of the cities where FlightCar operates....
A walk on the beach might be a relaxing (or romantic!) way to spend an afternoon, but did you ever expect it to help you make money? A friend of mine often heads to her local beach after festivals and concerts. Ready to hit the beach? The result is called beach glass or sea glass. These frosty-looking gems are valued for making jewelry or as decorations. At least one onlinebeach glass jewelry vendorsells necklaces for up to $450....
It was my first job after ten years of self-employment. Lets explore the best way to use temp jobs to earn a decent wage and build your career. Its not really an encouraging way to look at what you make, but itisinteresting. As it works out,that weekI made $2.71 per hour! I know realwages are fallingin the U.S., but could they have fallen by that much? Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week....
(And let us know if any of our advice helped we lovereader feedback.) Thats just what happened to a friend of mine. They never did get the money back, and their relationship with the niece has never recovered. Heres how to verify you get your money backandkeep your friendship. This is nothing new: as Benjamin Franklin once said, Creditors have better memories than debtors. Probably not as good as youd like....
If you have an iPhone and a photographic eye, making money may have just gotten a lot easier. Oh yeah youll also need access to marketable scenery. Theres a new app calledFoapthat allows you to turn your iPhone photos into cash. Heres how it works. You download the free app. You sign up for an account. You take a quality photo. You upload photo to Foaps marketplace. Someone buys the license to your photo for $10....
Wheres Johnnnnny?the patient howled, her high-pitched voice screeching down the hallway. The terrified medical school student responded shakily, I dont know who Johnny is. Im Sarah, though. Im a medical school student, and Im here to take your history. Nooooooooo,the patient screamed, throwing herself onto the floor and banging her fists.All I want is Johnnnyyyyy. At that point, the student didnt know whether to be bewildered, scared, or slightly impressed....
I do just that, and you’re free to too. In fact, you canmake $30 per hour as a website tester. But I have to judge search results according to strict criteria set by the company that hired me. My honest opinion as a consumer or user of the site is usually what the client wants. And that makes it much more relaxing work. What Kind of Assignments Do You Get as a Website Evaluator?...
Raise your hand if the biggest expense on your monthly budget sheet is rent. Yup, you and everyone else. Weve done this before, so we know what questions to ask. How much should I expect to pay in utilities? Wheres the closest grocery store? Whats the crime rate? But is it okay to ask if theprice is negotiable? Always be sure to mention your profession to your landlord. Do you have special skills like bookkeeping?...
It was a mens extra large, way too big for me. So I did the next best thing besides wearing it: Isold it for rent money. Even though the suit was about five years old, I sold it for $120 oneBay. Not bad for a $10 purchase! Heres how to maximize your junk gathering so youre a secondhand connoisseur not just a pack rat. Most, though, fit in somewhere between genius investment and thing that takes up space in your garage....
Dancing until 3 a.m. Crazy, laughter-filled conversations. Lets face it: you love to party. But your fun-loving ways are wiping out your bank account. You dont want to quit going out, but whats a cash-strapped partier to do? Turn it into a moneymaking opportunity, of course! (Sorry, guys. Look for local ads on Craigslist or other websites from staffing and marketing agencies likeStuckforStaff. Being an alcohol ambassador can lead to becoming a full-time liquor rep....
There are hundreds of naming contests on websites likeNamingForce.comandSquadHelp.com. The rewards are anywhere from $50-$500, with the average amount around $100. A few of the submissions so far are Cash 2 Gamers and Game Epix. Think you might do better? Its free and only takes a second. Some of the leading namers have won thousands of dollars and are responsible for naming dozens of startup companies. Enough small talk.Here are some waysto earn extra cash, without all of the social stuff....
