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We’re unfortunately living in a time when people are
struggling to make ends meet, selling off their luxury items and doing away
with family holidays abroad in order to pay for the everyday essentials. Flash
cars, Caribbean cruises, even
things like gym memberships are now a thing of the past, and we now look for
more economical or cost-effective investments instead, allowing us to pay our
bills and have enough left over for some fun at least!
To make these investments easier and to help pay some of the
essential bills – rent, course fees, fuel and food shopping for example –
people are looking for alternative sources of income. While their salaries and
pensions go someway to covering the costs, they often don’t bring home as much
as you’d like – especially once the taxman gets involved!
Utilizing the Internet has become a popular option, opening
doors to audiences that might be interested in what they have to offer, and presenting
them with the chance to make a bit of cash here and there.
Some of the most popular online sources of cash at present
include:
Online Auctions
Selling any unwanted items on auction sites like eBay is a great way of making
some extra cash with relative ease. Take a few pictures of the item you want to
sell – like a polo shirt that is the wrong size for example – and create a
description of the product listing why you’re selling it, the colour, the brand
and any other essential details, and then create a starting price that you want
the bidding to start at. Then, set a deadline and let the auction commence! In
a few days, not only have you managed to get rid of the items you don’t want or
need – making extra space at home – you’ve got some extra cash in your pocket
too!
Freelance Writing
A lot of people are very creative with their writing,
sitting down with a pen and paper and either writing their own books, maybe
doing some drawings, while others type articles for the local paper or
magazine. What they could be missing out on is the chance to make money for
their writing, offering their services to media agencies for a small fee - $10
per article for example – making some easy money for the chance to do something
they enjoy
Playing Games
The Internet presents a huge opportunity to make a bit of
money just by playing games! Similarly to playing the lottery or putting a bet
on a horse, you can play some of your favourite games and win either cash or
prizes. To give you an example, sites like www.meccabingo.com/new-bingo/
let users play traditional bingo – over the Internet – with the chance to win
some money. Online bingo and other games on the net have become very popular in
recent years thanks to the recent developments in technology meaning you can
play anything, anywhere, anytime.
Sell your Creations
Many people make their own posessions – clothes, croquery,
art, that kind of thing – and could get the chance to make more by selling the
items online. Offering your services again as freelance, or just creating and
selling in the online marketplaces can bring in money while you get to get
creative!
This article was
written by Matt Rawlings, a UK-based writer specializing in the latest
technology, trends and developments.
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