How do you earn extra money?

Submitted by TexasGuy on Thu, 09/14/2006 - 07:34

How do you earn extra money?

I sell books, CD's and DVD's on half.com
I sell other items on e-bay.
I do freelance writing.

I help my parents out with yardwork - cutting vines, bushes and tree limbs, cleaning out the lower yard, etc.

Thu, 09/14/2006 - 07:36 Permalink

I monetized my blog (Google ads and some affiliate links) which is just a little bit of extra money

I am going to get a renter at my house

I just applied at LiveOps to do call center work at home (hoping for an extra $100-$200 per month)

I take online surveys ($20 per month) When my babies are older I will let them deposit these small checks in their savings accounts.

Thu, 09/14/2006 - 07:38 Permalink

Actually........I'm a single mom, I work full time, and I serve in the Army Reserves. That takes alot of my time up!! However...I'm REALLY excited that I can come on this site and make extra money, for posting!! Really does help out!! Also.....getting tips. from people, who are going through the same things I am.

Fri, 08/17/2007 - 00:12 Permalink

You are doing a great job Wendy. I really appreciate your efforts. This is the platform to share knowledge and experience with the fellow community members and all who post here. I wish you a great journey here. Keep Posting.

Fri, 08/17/2007 - 05:37 Permalink

Thansk for the 'boost', Laura............so far my " journey" has been wonderful! I am on the DebtCC site, too! In fact, I just recieved my first payment from them!! Knowing I'm helping myself, and, of course, my son, is so 'rewarding to me. Thanks for the opportunity to post!!

Fri, 08/17/2007 - 11:03 Permalink

My pleasure and yes thanks to the forum.

Fri, 08/17/2007 - 11:10 Permalink

Ya know??!........I'm really starting to' get my head on straight', about dealing with certain debts I have. ...thanks to this forum!! I do tell myself " things can't get worse, they can only get better'. Thanks for all of the advice.

Sat, 08/25/2007 - 02:46 Permalink

I monetized my blog (Google ads and some affiliate links) which is just a little bit of extra money

I am going to get a renter at my house

I just applied at LiveOps to do call center work at home (hoping for an extra $100-$200 per month)

I take online surveys ($20 per month) When my babies are older I will let them deposit these small checks in their savings accounts.

Hi anthony,

How is LiveOps workign for you? Also, I am planning on starting my own blog, does it bring you anything more that a $50 per month?

Sun, 09/23/2007 - 17:09 Permalink

Also....I'm still working on my Blog, for this forum and the DebtCC Forum. Kinda have a 'writers block' right now. But...I've been told people are making a pretty good income off of Blogs, too.

Sun, 09/23/2007 - 19:24 Permalink

BTW.......if anyone else knows of any legit sites, to earn extra money, can u please let me know?? Thanks.

Sun, 09/23/2007 - 19:30 Permalink

DO exchange blogs with us Wendy...I would love to know. I am a blog reader as well. :)

Mon, 09/24/2007 - 04:44 Permalink

Hi, Laura. I DO have a Blog set up. However.....when the ID and Password, was sent to me, I accidently deleted it, SOOO I'm waiting for Simon to 'reset' my ID and Password, if he can. I've PMed and e-mailed him...he hasn't responded yet. I don't really have anything written in it yet. But...i have some good ideas, though.

Tue, 09/25/2007 - 11:10 Permalink

Ok lets see what happens. This is Simon from debtcc right?

Wed, 09/26/2007 - 04:56 Permalink

Ok, Laura. Simon 'reset' everything and I've been working on my Blog. YEAH!!! SOOO much to look into, on the Blog ( ie..how to set it up, themes, etc.). I am having a bit of trouble, trying to give my Blog a 'theme' ( colors, etc) and to add plug-ins. I don't know if I'm doing it correctly or not. When I am ready for the Blog, to be viewed by the public, to I tell Simon OR is it 'automatically' out on the internet, or what?/ Alittle confused with this.

Wed, 09/26/2007 - 08:07 Permalink

Incase you are having problems talk to Simon. He is pretty helpful. What will you be writing on? According to that think of a theme. The best way is make it a little different. Say give a striking name that will attract the readers. Finance blogs can be made with green shades...:). talk to Simon, mail him, see what happens. He will help you in this I am sure.

Thu, 09/27/2007 - 05:14 Permalink

Yeah..I've been 'playing around' with it. Just not sure how to 'add' things ( themes, plugins', etc). But...I am having fun with it....all kinds of possibilities!!

Thu, 09/27/2007 - 11:21 Permalink

Hi there,

I also have started my own blog and it really is promosing to deliver some spare income. I do spend hours on it everyday, though. One benefit is that I am learning a lot about finance, and another benefit is that this will be my college graduating project (I am working on a Bachelor's in Finance & Investments).

I would post the link but I dont know if that is ok with the forum rules :)

Fri, 09/28/2007 - 12:36 Permalink

Am kind of curious, about Blogs.......should I post in it everyday?....personal experiences with this site ( DebtCc)?...just thinking 'outloud', I guess.

Wed, 10/03/2007 - 07:03 Permalink

Yes Wendy,

Keep posting regularly. That will help you to build the blog faster and easily.

Wed, 10/03/2007 - 07:35 Permalink

Thanks, Laura. Sorry if I was bugging everyone to death, about my Blog ( LOL ). Just needed alittle help. Well........I wanted to put some 'plug-ins' on it, maybe quotes, etc. I just don't know how to do this. Also........is my Blog 'viewed to the public' now?? Or does Simon need to 'set that up' ( on Adsense) for me?? Can I add other websites ( financial, etc) on my Blog?

Wed, 10/03/2007 - 22:52 Permalink

I've just been so busy lately, I haven't had a chance to 'update' anything, on my Blog or post anything. But.....I will soon.

Wed, 10/03/2007 - 22:54 Permalink
Anonymous (not verified)

Hey sdchargers_63, just like you, I haven't realized how much time does a blog take! I was trying to post 4 a-day now I am down to one. I decied to write longer posts, with focus on quality content instead of making the numbers. It seems to be working better actually :)

Mon, 10/22/2007 - 18:20 Permalink

Hey sdchargers_63, just like you, I haven't realized how much time does a blog take! I was trying to post 4 a-day now I am down to one. I decied to write longer posts, with focus on quality content instead of making the numbers. It seems to be working better actually

(Mods please delete the Guest posting that was me)

Mon, 10/22/2007 - 18:23 Permalink

It is a good decision to choose quality to quantity. I appreciate your effort. I read a lot of blogs. Do let me know about yours too. :)

Tue, 10/23/2007 - 06:20 Permalink

It is a good decision to choose quality to quantity. I appreciate your effort. I read a lot of blogs. Do let me know about yours too.

Hi Laura, mine is called USAinDebt, I am not going to post a link because I think that it is against the rules of the forum. Just Google it :)
Blogs are my obsession. I will probably get fired one day for reading at work. Can't help it though!

Tue, 10/23/2007 - 10:25 Permalink

Never Mind...i might get fired for the same reason :)

Tue, 10/23/2007 - 10:49 Permalink

:D yes thats what i will have to do i guess. I am going through your blog now. The latest post on bankruptcy is very helpful. :)

Tue, 10/23/2007 - 11:33 Permalink

Glad you like it! I am trying to explain things that people usually have a problem with, like I have an article that explains all the credit card fees etc. Do you have a blog as of now?

Tue, 10/23/2007 - 11:40 Permalink

You mean the different kind of credit cards right? How the fees are charged and all.

Tue, 10/23/2007 - 11:44 Permalink

I dont have a blog yet but will let you know. Contemplating something. :) hope it works.

Tue, 10/23/2007 - 11:45 Permalink

I just listed all the possible credit card fees that you may encounter. This way people can have it as a checklist, for example, before getting a plastic they can compare it and see if they have any of those fees :)

Laura if you feel like guest-posting you are more than welcome to my blog. If we get any donations, I'll share :D

Tue, 10/23/2007 - 11:55 Permalink

Does anyone happen to know a good site to make extra money with a Blog?? let me know. By the way...I FINALLY got alittle time to 'add' a post, on my Blog.

Tue, 10/23/2007 - 22:00 Permalink

I am soooo happy you offered me that. really. Thanks a lot Smiley, i feel honored. I will post whenever I get time :)

Wed, 10/24/2007 - 05:46 Permalink

sdchargers_63 Does anyone happen to know a good site to make extra money with a Blog?? let me know. By the way...I FINALLY got alittle time to 'add' a post, on my Blog.

You blog makes money when you sell links or from Google ads or sponsored articles. But first you will need to have traffic to your blog and trust me, that takes a lot of time and effort :)

Laura I am soooo happy you offered me that. really. Thanks a lot Smiley, i feel honored. I will post whenever I get time

Hey Laura, you're welcome! I mean, if anybody feels like writing something but doesn't have their own blog I can post it (with your credentials) on my blog. Of course, it has to be finance-related :)

Wed, 10/24/2007 - 12:30 Permalink

Yes I understand the subject to be treated has to be finance because your blog is about finance. Keep up the good work. Your blog is of a lot of help :)

Fri, 10/26/2007 - 06:53 Permalink

Right now, I'm just posting 'personl' things on my Blog. Nothing major. But, when I get a chance I DO want to try to get a part of it 'specified' ( lack of a better word).

Fri, 10/26/2007 - 08:16 Permalink

Laura.....I like the smiley faces you add to your posts. How do you do it?? If I have 'emotions', that I can add, I don't know where they are.

Sun, 10/28/2007 - 01:06 Permalink

Laura.....I like the smiley faces you add to your posts. How do you do it?? If I have 'emotions', that I can add, I don't know where they are.

You need to click on the "Post Reply" link on top insted of using the quick reply box. That will bring you to the page where you have clickable emoticons and text formatting as well :P

Sun, 10/28/2007 - 13:31 Permalink

Ain't that cool!! Thanks. I'm curious..does anyone do any PTC ads, for income? A friend of mone does a few, but, I don't think he's really 'making anything'. There are SOOO many PTC or PTP,etc. Gosh...you just don't know which ones are 'legit'. :roll:

Sun, 10/28/2007 - 13:43 Permalink

Ain't that cool!! Thanks. I'm curious..does anyone do any PTC ads, for income? A friend of mone does a few, but, I don't think he's really 'making anything'. There are SOOO many PTC or PTP,etc. Gosh...you just don't know which ones are 'legit'.

I personally think they are a waste of time. The payouts are small - something like $0.01 per click you have to sit and click all thay like crazy. Unless you have 1000 referrals that click and bring you comission I don't think that you can really make any decent money out of PTC

Sun, 10/28/2007 - 13:52 Permalink

Well.....that makes sense. I just needed a 'second opionion', I guess. Thanks for replying.

Sun, 10/28/2007 - 13:56 Permalink

Well if you want to give an emoticon use the simplest so that the reader can decipher to certain extent the mood of the post and the writer.

Well I use the simplest like a colon and end bracket. I dont need to switch to pages and click in order to extract smilys. :) User experience :D

Mon, 10/29/2007 - 06:03 Permalink

OH...I gotcha!! Make sense to me. Emotions are pretty good to use. If my son is at his dad's house, and he's chat'n on the PC with me, he uses alot of emotions like....the one that shows he's tired ( the face yawning), or the one that shows he loves me ( the face with the heart pounding), etc. They're really cute!!

Tue, 10/30/2007 - 11:31 Permalink

:) that brightens you as well. Emoticons explains well i guess.

Thu, 11/01/2007 - 06:36 Permalink

I write on a few web pages, have made some good money on some of them, burned and learned on a few others. I also buy and sell on ebay. I have tried the blogging, not real successful at it, it is really time consuming, trying to get visitors sometimes is like pulling teeth, lol. My best source has been the writing, it is a good way to vent also.

Sat, 11/03/2007 - 12:10 Permalink
Anonymous (not verified)

Learned through trial and error what works for me. I am a stay at home mom so i do some paid to read emails and while this doesn't add up right away it does eventually. I write for some websites too, though having writers block at the moment. I tried selling on ebay and thank goodness i'm not a marketing person 'cause' i totally struck out with ebay. there's a couple of sites that allow you to cash in on your old electronics, pretty neat websites i've done that and made a little cash. i also sell old books on places like amazon, but i settle for lower dollar amounts if iw ant to compete. i finished grad school and so i have tons of books. I mean come one, who would want to read James Joyce's Ulysses?? wink wink :)

Sat, 11/03/2007 - 19:41 Permalink

I save more money on ebay than I make, I buy alot of my work clothes on there, don't sell a whole unless it is something specialized like old gun parts or books. I buy clothing for my four year old on there also, saves me a ton. I also buy my phone time on ebay.

I know what you mean about writers block, seems to be going around.

Sat, 11/03/2007 - 21:23 Permalink