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5 Ways to Make Money Without Spending a Dime

By Heather Wells Posted on May 16, 2020May 14, 2020 0 Comments 1799 views

Is money a constant cause of stress? Are you having trouble making ends meet? Do you worry about making it to your next paycheck? Many of us have those moments. It can be difficult to cope with a poor financial situation, especially for single mothers.

When someone lacks money, their choices are limited. It’s discouraging when there are things you want to do and you’re unable to afford to do them. There’s a whole world to explore, but you need cash before you can start living life to the fullest.

Wouldn’t you love to learn how to make some extra money without spending it? It isn’t as difficult as it sounds!

Consider these ideas to bring in extra money without having to spend some to get started:

Create a service using one of your talents. Everyone’s good at something. Most of us even have a talent that can be monetized. Talents like these can be turned into profitable services: writing, website design, public speaking, playing a musical instrument, humor, singing, and much more.

  • Compile a list of your talents and see if there’s a demand for any of those skills.
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Find hidden money in your own home…

Sell something online. There are thousands of websites which allow people to post classified ads for free.

  • Look through your basement or storage units and make a list of items that could be sold. You can create a small business selling second hand items for a profit. This process is called “product flipping.”
  • You can post items for sale on Craigslist and eBay.

 

Compile a list of services and sell them as a package. How many times have you stumbled upon a pamphlet with a company offering a wide range of interesting services? It might be a good idea for you to combine different related services and sell them as one package.

  • For example, if you’re a good writer, you could offer a range of services like writing articles, editing, proofreading websites, creating resumes, or any other service that could capitalize on your writing skills.
  • You can make a lot of money like this and it’s completely free. The internet is a great way to advertise your services.
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Make money helping others…

Offer to babysit, housesit, or watch someone’s pets while they’re on vacation. There are plenty of people who need help with these tasks and they’re willing to pay well. Babysitting, housesitting, or watching someone’s pets are great gigs for those who have extra free time.

  • Consider creating a pamphlet offering these services. Leave them on local billboards or pass them out in your neighborhood. Remember to include a phone number!
  • Word of mouth marketing is one of the best ways to spread the word. If you do a good job, your clients will recommend you to their friends.

Teach. Everyone has knowledge that they can pass on to others. Figure out what you can teach and then find people who would pay to learn it. Teaching can be fun, rewarding, and profitable.

  • There are websites that allow members to create an online classroom and teach people a specific skill. These sites often allow teachers to charge their own rates.
  • Prepare a course on a topic that interests you and then teach it. If your students love it, they’ll recommend it to others, and your business will boom.

As you can see, there are many ways to make money without having to spend it. All that’s required is a touch of creativity and a “go-getter” attitude. Mix those two with determination, and you have a recipe for success. Before long, you won’t have to keep worrying about how you’re going to pay the bills next month. Give it a shot!

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Heather Wells
Heather is a single mother living in beautiful Colorado. She has 3 wonderful children; twin 20 year old young men and a 13 year old daughter. She has lived in Colorado for the better part of her life and is a stay at home work at home mother. She started her own business over 12 years ago and is happily, albeit precariously, balancing her work and personal lives. She spent over 8 years struggling financially and emotionally as a single parent before discovering how shifts in mindset and attitude can bring forth amazing changes in her life. Now her mission is to help other single moms stop the constant struggle and start creating success in their lives through the Single Mom Blog and Podcast.
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