Making Extra Money

Everyone seems to be interested in making extra income these days. The important thing to ask yourself is "What are my skills and talents?". Do you have a marketable skill that others are in need of? If you're great at math, tutor math. If you love to cook, offer to do holiday baking. Get your creative juices flowing- you may surprise yourself!

Here's the list:

• Tutoring
• Cleaning houses
• Sewing alterations
• House/Dog sitting
• Babysitting
• Caring for the elderly
• Ironing clothes
• Running errands (you can deduct mileage in addition to your fee)
• Selling produce from your garden
• Freelance photography
• Freelance writing
• Substitute teaching
• Sign up with your local government offices as a temp.
• Work seasonal part time positions at favorite stores to obtain discounts
• Sell on ebay and craigslist
• Make meals for friends and family
• Sell arts and crafts on http://www.etsy.com/ or at craft shows
• Teach voice or instrument lessons
• Play instruments for churchs, funerals, weddings, parties, etc..
• Stage homes for sale
• Enter sweepstakes
• Holiday baking or catering for people you know

Finally, here's the important concept that's great to remember: saving money is often just as valuable as making money. Remember that when you go out, you will spend money. Even if it's just money for gas, which can add up! Also when you make money, that money will be taxed. Money that you have saved by not spending is tax free!