How do you guys make extra cash?

[RyanW]

Overtime. I've been working 7-12's for the past month, and no end in sight. Saving for a big down payment on a bigger house

I also took up a part time job working for perks instead of money. It keeps me from digging into savings to buy guns and stuff

 

[Scott.Thornton]

Raise meat rabbits, and cut lawns. Not a lot of extra money but it keeps me away from work for overtime and that is what matters to me.

 

[SVTFreak]

Sell crap I have laying around on Craigslist/forums/etc. You'd be surprised at what's around that you don't need/use/want.

 

[508]

Selling lights to folks... go buy some, you know you want to:
http://www.arklamisslights.com

 

[sandman7925]

I married a Dr


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This is the best answer so far. Does she have a sister?

 

[jussaddwata]

You could definetly make some pocket change right now helping folks clean up their yards. If you can pick up a couple jobs in a neighborhood word would spread quick...

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[PPBart]

Wife and I are both retired, but we both still enjoy some relatively expensive hobbies: wife likes travel and shopping, I like motorcycles & touring, guns, and winemaking. Wife teaches cake decorating classes, averages 2-3 classes per week year-round, makes enough cash to cover her interests. I work during tax season (Jan - Apr) doing returns for a major tax return prep firm, just bank the checks for hobby expenses later in the year -- for example, I'm leaving soon on a road trip on my Harley, going up to ride around in the Ozark Mountains.

And we both serve as voting commissioners -- not much money ($200 election), sometimes boring, but I like being part of the process.

 

[Btl_Rkt_Sci]

Sell crap I have laying around on Craigslist/forums/etc. You'd be surprised at what's around that you don't need/use/want.

This. And if you can't sell it, bring it to SVdP and get a donation reciept, file it with your taxes. I think I got upwards of $300 in tax credits last year for donations.

Also, if you have self-control and good credit, find a good rewards credit card. Not for the small rewards it gives you throughout its life, but one with a good introductory offer. I have to pay for work travel out-of-pocket and then file for reimbursment so I got a credit card and pay it off before interest accrues. I was able to find a credit card (Chase Freedom) that gave me $300 worth of instant rewards point (which I redeemed as cash). If you don't have self control, simply meet the criteria for the points (it's usually something like spend $X in the first month, for me it was nothing) pay it off before interest accrues, take the reward and trash it permanently.

EDIT: There have been people known to take this strategy to a further extent and apply for several sky miles credit cards only to reap the lucrative introductory offers. There was one guy who found a way to "travel the world" for only a few hundred dollars.

 

[Cochise]

I am an all purpose handyman. There is always someone around who needs something painted or installed or repaired or built...I fix homes, camps, cars, mowers, boats, computers, appliances, you name it. If you have the skills, put them to use.

You guys please be careful about working too many extra shifts. That's how my dad got himself killed.

 

[olivs260]

This. And if you can't sell it, bring it to SVdP and get a donation reciept, file it with your taxes. I think I got upwards of $300 in tax credits last year for donations.

Also, if you have self-control and good credit, find a good rewards credit card. Not for the small rewards it gives you throughout its life, but one with a good introductory offer. I have to pay for work travel out-of-pocket and then file for reimbursment so I got a credit card and pay it off before interest accrues. I was able to find a credit card (Chase Freedom) that gave me $300 worth of instant rewards point (which I redeemed as cash). If you don't have self control, simply meet the criteria for the points (it's usually something like spend $X in the first month, for me it was nothing) pay it off before interest accrues, take the reward and trash it permanently.

EDIT: There have been people known to take this strategy to a further extent and apply for several of sky miles credit cards only to reap the lucrative introductory offers. There was one guy who found a way to "travel the world" for only a few hundred dollars.

My parents paid for all the airfare to and all around Europe by opening a bunch of credit cards for the sky miles. It took some strategic planning and more than a little aggravation, but... it can be done.

 

[tas745]

I do wood fences and shutters

 

[ulshop]

Pick up the occasional commission (custom furniture), sell smaller items; bowls, boxes, rolling pins, etc. through a local craft gallery and whatever woodwork/fabrication jobs I can pick up. Tried selling some turned titanium beads on etsy, did not sell a one. Still working up various items to make and sell. http://chadaldridge.com Shameless plug...

 

[oleheat]

Hitting around the area Walmart parking lots trying to sell people crappy $2 wristwatches for $20.














(I'm kidding)




Years ago when my brother worked straight days he had a lot of extra time in the evenings, so to keep himself busy (and earn a little extra cash) he delivered pizza for a while...Maybe you could see how that works out for you, as they always seem to need drivers....

 

[Quickdraw22]

I've done *EVERYTHING* to make extra cash.

Rule 1: Remember how much your time is worth.

Example: My brother is an engineer making roughly $38/hr. He wanted some "extra cash", so he began edging lawns for $4/ea. Each lawn takes roughly 8-10 minutes, and he can do a MAXIMUM of about 7 lawns/hr. Basically, he's working (in the heat) for the best of $28/hr.


In "my" experiences, I don't do anything that I can't get 3-4x "per hour" at a regular ******** job - $13/hr.


Recently I've been into cars and motorcycles. 5-10 hours of repair and detailing has gotten me close to $4,000 in profit.


On the other hand, I do recycle cans and ****, mainly because I just like recycling. It might only be a few bucks, but it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.


Lesson learned: Don't forget how much your time is worth.

 

[firesafety3]

Go to different school bus stops every morning and trade the kids big ones (nickels) for little ones (dimes). Double my money every day.

Yeah I know... I'm goin to hell.

 

[X Zombie]

I noticed I save a bunch of money by just doing the simple stuff like bringing my lunch to work. I also stay away from the soda/snack machine. When I compared my "frugal" month's itemized bank statements to the previous month, I realized I spent in upwards of $300+ on junk food. With that said, how much is blood plasma going for now days? Sperm bank?

 

[KennonW]

Working as a math/chemistry tutor for high school kids I make $45/hour. It's hard to hold a job and be a full time student.

 

[Quickdraw22]

With that said, how much is blood plasma going for now days? Sperm bank?

$45 per donation... which takes 2 hours. Eff that.

 

[X Zombie]

$45 per donation... which takes 2 hours. Eff that.

Is that two hours for the blood or for the sperm? At $45 per donation, I could give numerous donations of sperm in two hours.

 

[W1nds0rF0x]

I buy watches that worth way more than $100 for $3 each from China and sell them in the Walmart parking lot for $20.