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Like many other Americans, I am finding it hard to make a living these days. Every time I go to the grocery store or fill up with gas I ask myself, "how long is this going to last?" I often wonder how I am going to make it. It would be easy to throw in the towel and give up. However, that is not an option. I must endure. Times will get better eventually. I started searching for ways I could increase my income and improve my financial situation. I am happy to say that I have found several legitimate ways of earning extra income to get me through the roughest financial times.
Second Job
I have taken on second and even third jobs. I search the freelance boards daily for writing and other work-at-home assistant jobs. Frequently, I find work. Often, the pay is not much, but when you are struggling every little bit helps. I have also applied to all the department stores that are going to need help with the upcoming holiday rush. Frequently, these temporary jobs can turn into full-time employment.
Garage Sale
I recently moved from a house to a small apartment to save on expenses. Instead of finding storage space for all my extra household items I wasn't going to need, I held a garage sale on the weekend right before my move. Everyone is looking to save money and I found that I had more business than I could handle! From the money I took in that weekend of my move, I was able to pay the deposit and first month's rent on my new apartment!
Recycling, Collecting, and Selling
Through some diligent research, I have found that I can gather and sell many used items for extra cash. I am collecting and selling old coins, aluminum and metal cans, scrap iron, and even pecans! When I find wild growing pecans, I gather them in burlap sacks. I sort them according to size, and remove the trash. From selling all these extra items, I earn extra income in the month varying anywhere from $100 to $300.
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