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10 Ways to Make More Money

10 Ways to Make More Money

By · January 30, 2009October 29, 2020
01
Turn Your Passion Into Profit

Make extra cash doing something you love. Tianna Feaster, 32, of Washington, D.C., pictured here, feeds her passion for food and health by creating delicious meals for busy folks. This side hustle has earned her as much as $1,300 a month.

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02
Prepare for Rainy Days

Don’t get caught in a downpour; set up an emergency fund. And Sign up for automatic payroll deduction. For example, you can have $25 deposited into your savings account per pay period. Find coupons for everything from groceries to electronics at Coupons.com and Retailmenot.com.

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03
Limit Trips to the ATM

Costly ATM charges can amount to hundreds of dollars each month. Try limiting your withdrawals to once a week.

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04
Get a Money Buddy

Taking charge of your money is no easy task. Enlist the help of a money club or a support group to guide you through your finances.

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05
Divide Bulk Items

Take advantage of wholesale club savings by dividing bulk items with friends and sharing the cost.

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06
Drive Less, Walk More

Use public transportation to save thousands of dollars on surging gas prices. It’s also more environmentally friendly.

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07
Green Living

Green Tip: Printing on both sides of computer paper will conserve your money and the energy.

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08
Save Your Pennies

Drop your spare change into a bottle by your front door—and watch your savings grow.

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09
Go Generic

Buy generic, over-the-counter remedies that contain the same active ingredients as their competitors but are much lower in price.

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