Do You See All The Money Making Opportunities Around You? - Part 2

The above picture shows some  of the things that came in the mail on just one day last week. They were freebies. The Valspar paint sample is so I can try the sample in my guest bathroom to see how I like it  before I purchase it. It also came with a $ 5.00 off coupon to buy the paint. Thanks to:

 Mrs. G

for the tip on this. The magazine subscriptions were both free. Even if it isn't a magazine that I  would normally read, for free it's for me. That is because I get a lot of coupons that I can  use for money off from them.  The Office Depot coupons I keep and file just like my regular coupons.  I have a separate folder with pockets that I keep all of my retail store coupons  in. The pockets are all alphabetical. I keep in in the car so that it is always handy no matter where I am. None  of these items may make you a fortune but over a years time, it all adds up. Just like your grocery coupons, if you work them right they will save you money. I rarely buy anything without a coupon. It isn't actually making money but keeping money in my wallet that I would have spent. 

In this economy, I see so many people out of work and so many others who would just like to bring in a little bit more money. Can  you start a little business to bring in some $$$$? Perhaps you can start a babysitting service or a shopping service. The baby boomers are starting to reach 65 years old  and I see a huge market in shopping for them. Can  you do their grocery shopping,  pick up their prescriptions, take them to Dr. appointments?  There are so many things this aging segment of our population will need over the next years. Can you do some tutoring? Are you an expert in a field where you can do some consulting work? DH  has done some consulting work in his field in the past. When we were first retired, a company contracted him as a consultant. DH did a few jobs for them and then decided he didn't want to do anymore. Most jobs are contract jobs so you do have to deal with self employment taxes and pay social security as both the employee and employer.  DH hasn't taken any in a number of years but was asked to take one a couple of weeks ago. Since there is no reason we can't earn all of the money we want to and it was a consulting job that he was very interested in, he took it. It only involves about 3 days worth of work at a 4 figure salary per day. Since DH was so interested in it and the pay was so good, it will help replace some of the money that we used to purchase this home. We didn't expect this opportunity but when it surfaced, it was just too good to pass up. So keep your eyes open and your imagination working, and you will see all of the possibilities.

Turn your UP Rewards from Rite Aid into cash by using them to pay for Single Check Rebate Items. That is so easy!  

Join sites like Groupon or one of the other online buying sites to double your money.  I have gotten an Amazon $20. giftcertificate for $10., a Kansas City Steaks $ 50. giftcertificate for $ 25.. etc. 

What have you done lately to bring in some extra cash?  Feel free to leave a comment and share with all of us. 

I will be blogging Part 3 in a few days!