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  • How do I make more money?

    So, I'm in a situation where I need to make more money than I am now. Everyone tells me "you need to make more money" which I already know, but nobody can really tell me HOW do I make more money? I would get a higher paying job if I could, but I haven't been able to find anything that pays more than my current job (I work as a secretary for a local real estate office). So, what exactly do I need to do to make more money? Is there a step by step plan that I could follow, or do I have to figure it all out on my own without any help? Everyone makes it sound so easy, but it isn't, and I'm becoming very frustrated. So, does anyone know what things I need to do to make more money?

  • #2
    its basically depends on that what are dong now and after that you have a more time to spend on another area to earn more money if this is possible than you will do an extra job its a part time or a full time but it definitely give some more earning..

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    • #3
      Originally posted by questions View Post
      I haven't been able to find anything that pays more than my current job (I work as a secretary for a local real estate office).
      Have you spoken to your employer about expanding your hours and/or responsibilities to earn more money? Maybe they need some help on the weekends. Perhaps there is something you can do to help when they host open houses for their listings.

      If that isn't an option, what about getting a second job? Deliver newspapers in the morning before work. Deliver pizzas at night after work. Walk dogs. Mow lawns. Babysit children. Check in members at a gym. Answer phones at a local business.

      Do you have any marketable skills or hobbies that you can monetize? My wife started sewing and quilting about a year ago and has sold dozens of handmade items since then just through word of mouth to friends. She's doing her first craft show this weekend. I've sold collectibles on ebay for years, often reselling items I bought at yard sales, flea markets, thrift shops, and auctions.

      There are always ways to make more money. It just takes some time, effort, and creativity.
      Steve

      * Despite the high cost of living, it remains very popular.
      * Why should I pay for my daughter's education when she already knows everything?
      * There are no shortcuts to anywhere worth going.

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      • #4
        Often the easiest way to have more money is to spend less of what you earn now.

        I once heard an analogy that said that every dollar that you save is worth two dollars earned. The point was that earning money takes time, effort, and thought. Saving money is simply inaction. Just don't spend it and you'll have more.
        Brian

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        • #5
          Make room in the budget to cut down on whatever you can for sure.

          Have you ever thought about cleaning houses maybe. You would have an advantage because of where you work. Detailing cars can be a good side job if you can market it.

          I was always a paycheck to paycheck guy prior to meeting my wife. I got rid of all my debt and made a budget. Now I know where my money(the bank owned me) went and it wont happen again

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          • #6
            You can always make money online, affiliate marketing is awesome. I have been with this company that has a 100% commission compensation plan for 2 months and i'm making $600 residual already. The company came out in 2009 and has over 300,000 members. You break even on your first sign up. It comes with software to learn how to affiliate market and make a residual income.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by EmzieAtInfinity View Post
              You can always make money online, affiliate marketing is awesome. I have been with this company that has a 100% commission compensation plan for 2 months and i'm making $600 residual already. The company came out in 2009 and has over 300,000 members. You break even on your first sign up. It comes with software to learn how to affiliate market and make a residual income.
              This sounds more like an MLM than affiliate marketing. Affiliate marketing you need a website with good traffic to make money. You don't build that in 2 months. Sounds like you have to pay to join as well -- a big red flag.

              OP, you don't want to get involved in a MLM to make extra money. It's both a waste of time and money.

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              • #8
                sell the things you don't need. you can sell them online or by participating in a community yard sale.

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                • #9
                  Recycle your way to some extra cash!

                  Ask some of your neighbors for their cans and bottles to help you out. Most will be glad to drop off a bag or have you come pick them up. I have several neighbors that swing a bag of recyclables over every few weeks and trust me, it adds up at 5 cents a pop!

                  *Make sure you have sufficient storage to keep your bags of recyclables before taking them in for cash. And don't let them sit too long - they can start to smell with too much heat and bugs will start to invade....

                  Happy collecting everyone!!

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                  • #10
                    Craigslist your unwanted bulkier items

                    Looking to make a few extra bucks??

                    For bulkier items that would not work to ship to Ebay customers, go to Craigslist, setup an account if you do not already have one, then post to your local area and a few surrounding areas where people are likely to drive from to come pick up your items. You will have a wide variety of categories to choose from to for your item listing. Sometimes narrowing the search can help those really wanting your item to find it a bit easier and faster. I've sold an old vintage bicycle, a kitchen table, super nice bedroom furniture and few other random items from Craigslist. Everyone I've sold to has been super nice, friendly and easy to work with and were more than willing to meet up at my chosen destination to pick up their purchases and pay was never a problem. Be ready to haggle a bit with Craigslist users, but if it means making a few extra bucks and getting rid of some unwanted stuff, I say it's worth it and go for it! Feel free to ask me any questions!!

                    Happy selling and earning!

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                    • #11
                      Do you have any spare time to spend after coming from office? If yes, look something which you can do from home. Know what interests you, make a list and think how can you make those hobbies into products and services which you can sell and earn a few bucks. Nothing is difficult.

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                      • #12
                        Probably the easiest way is to get money is going Electronics. Then once you get an Arcology going, you can literally just have a city filled with computer factories and regional busses to bring in workers. I think Skye made a city raking in 30m monthly using this technique.

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                        • #13
                          If you can still spend time and energy for a second time, maybe you can go for it. If there are things that you can sell like used books, you can have a garage sale or sell those stuffs online. If you have other skills, maybe you can use that to earn some like if you are good in art.

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                          • #14
                            Well that really depends upon the working capability and as for the energy you have left so yeah you could have generate money in your on & off times as per your skill and knowledge. So be productive and there are tons of on-line websites available at the web through which you may generate a lot money.

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                            • #15
                              Own a business

                              You can start a part time business.

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