With or without a recession, a lot of people continue to be interested in finding extra cash with more careful budgeting and “deals”; home-based businesses; incentives and rebates; best prices on groceries and staples; better rates for electricity; more fuel-efficient autos and best weekly gasoline prices; “green” features in our homes; best drug prices, etc. And not to forget the annual Medicare windows for re-checking premium rates on Medicare supplementary policies.
I am not a heavy duty coupon shopper, but some are too good to pass up. We don’t drive long distances to save a few cents, but have identified the stores around us where the best buys can be found on fresh produce, meat, household goods, drugs – – even eye glasses. My most recent good deal was for prescription sunglasses where I saved approximately $300 over the prior provider.
Research home-based business opportunities. If you find one that works well for you, talk with your tax accountant or CPA before starting so you correctly handle record keeping and tax planning.
Yes – I am back to the subject of de-cluttering, but extra cash can be a great motivation to clean out stuff in your house. Seriously. Garage sale success is unpredictable but if you have volume, especially items with collectible appeal – and that covers a wide range – you may be surprised at the amount of money a weekend can yield. My suggestion: do this by no later than mid-October before people become immersed in holiday planning and busy-ness.
Gold and silver rates continue to be up so have a party even if you personally don’t have any gold or silver to sell. The gold/silver representative sometimes pays the hostess for having the party as well as a percentage of sales made. Shop rates and deals on credit cards – especially with credit unions.
And, go to http://www.missingmoney.com. I have checked. One family member has $194 out there.
Happy deal finding and saving !!
Becky Hopkins, Realtor®, SRES, GRI
CENTURY 21 Judge Fite Company
Serving the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex
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