Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead How to get an extra chunk of change in your pocket

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Everyone needs extra money, so it's fortunate that there are a lot of ways to obtain this money. I find it fun, but it also pads the budget a little bit.Here are a few things I do (so I know these work):1. Reviewstream - I'll assume that this has been mentioned often enough that everyone knows what it is.2. Take back pop bott... More..

Personal Finance > Managing Debt Get out of debt

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Getting out of debt, besides being its own reward, offers several benefits: your money now belongs entirely to you, and you are not being charged interest rates. If an emergency occurs, and you suddenly have less income for some reason, being debt-free allows you more options and more breathing space.It's important to remembe... More..

Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving How to save when money is tight

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It's a lot harder to save when money is tight. You just don't have a lot of flexibility, and it can be hard to do things like buy better quality items that last longer, or buy large quantities of things, when you just don't have the money.But a period of time when money is tight can be survived without giving up on your savin... More..

Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Great venues for selling your arts and crafts

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I have sold crafts at craft fairs as well as online.For craft fairs, I started with the small local craft fair and then applied to some bigger ones. This way, I could tell which of my crafts seemed more popular without laying out a lot of money in table rental.I sold online at etsy.com. It was free to list at the start, altho... More..

Jobs & Careers > Stress & Time Management How to avoid panicking over Friday deadlines and manic Mondays

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Panic over deadlines or crazy days at work can be eliminated by avoiding procrastination and by prioritizing tasks.Why do people procrastinate? There are many reasons people procrastinate: maybe they are lazy, maybe they need something else to do a job. Some people procrastinate because they are perfectionists: they feel that... More..

Education > Homework & Testing Summer tutoring: A leg up for the struggling student

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As a tutor, I find that a lot of my students do better in school if they have had a few review sessions before school starts. It helps them get going after a break. A few of my students even have tutoring sessions weekly throughout the summer break, and they find it very easy to do well in class in September. It's a good way ... More..

Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Affordable birthday party ideas for young children

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What happened to the traditional birthday party? Kids still like a game of Pin the Tail on the donkey, or small children will enjoy duck, duck goose. If you have an outdoor space available, a pinata is fun. Sometimes the opportunity to just play is the most fun for kids, although having activities such as crafts and games pre... More..

Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving 7 tips on saving money

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Here are a few, well, 7, tips to save money:The fastest way to save money is to cut down on your big expenses: your car and your home. If you have a serious budget shortfall, you might sell your car and buy a cheaper one or use public transportation. A less drastic measure might be to carpool - it's better for the environment... More..

Business > Small & Home Business Ways to generate extra income online

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Over the long term, I think a realistic way to make a bit of money online is to run your own blog or website. If you run a small business, you can have an online version of your business. Or if you have a hobby or other interest, you could write a blog about it. In a funny twist, personal finance blogs can often make a lot of... More..

Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) How to make a profit on handmade items

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Earning money by crafting seems like it would be fun and easy, but it isn't always so. It can be difficult to find buyers, set prices, or even maintain interest in the craft. After all, the first few times you make something, it's fun, but after a few hundred of them, you might be sick of the sight of them. Here are a few sug... More..

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