Need money? Start shopping!
With so many people out of work or just looking to make some extra money to help with the bills you may have considered clicking on one of those advertisements for mystery shopping. Here’s the good news, you don’t have to. Those advertisement require you to pay before they give you the lists of who offers mystery shopping. Save that money and read this blog instead.
I have made extra cash as a mystery shopper for several years and I can give you the real scoop on the industry. First, don’t waste your time paying for lists of companies that offer mystery shopping, instead check out the link at the end of this blog and you can get the information for free.
Second, don’t expect to get rich from mystery shopping. While it can be a nice way to make a couple of extra bucks or get a free meal every now and then, don’t expect to make enough money to pay your car payment. If you make friends with the people who choose which person gets the job and you show that you are a reliable and conscientious shopper you can make some nice money. However, when applying for shopping positions you need to consider how much you will make and how far you will have to go to get to the shop. As these shops are all over the place, there might not be one close enough to where you live to make it feasible to accept. After all, you have to consider the gas money, the amount of time it will take to complete the shop, and whether you have the access to internet, a camera, and a fax machine, which are often required to complete the shop.
While mystery shopping can be a nice way to make some extra bucks, don’t expect to make a career change. However, if you are still interested in checking it out, stop by this website to get the list of available shops for free!! www.volition.com
Investing for Retirement - Real Estate
Real estate prices are falling, stock prices are falling, so where can I put my money? While few people have money to play with these days, it doesn’t take a lot now to have some nice savings later.
Yes, market prices are dropping. While this isn’t a great market for people trying to sell, it is great if you have money to spend and it doesn’t cost as much as you might think.
Real Estate Auctions. If you have some money set aside for a down payment, consider checking out auctions. You can get some excellent deals as long as you have money for the initial payment and can come up with a mortgage or the remaining balance within 30 days of the close of the auction.
http://www.williamsauction.com/ This website has auctions on a monthly basis with some properties starting at $1,000. While the lower end auctions often need rehab work, if you are not interested in rehabbing, there are plenty of other properties in very good condition. Check back every month for the new properties because while there might not be something you are interested in one month, the next month there might be several.
When attending auctions in person or online, you need to first check out the property you are interested in. Look for any repairs that will be needed to modify the property for your needs. If you are going to rent out the property, does it have appliances, are new carpets needed, what repairs are necessary to make it hospitable. You need to take all these costs into consideration when determining how much you are willing to bid on the property. Once you know all these expenses, determine what you are willing to bid and stand firm. In these auction settings it is easy to get caught up in the excitement and desire to win, however, you can’t let that cloud your judgment. Once you have determined what you would like to pay, you should also determine the absolute most you would be willing to pay and still be profitable.
Real estate auctions can be a great way to find a vacation home at a great price or to start developing a few properties to rent out for some extra income.
Alternative ways to pay for Christmas
Many stores are touting their layaway plans this year as well as store credit cards. While these are both ok options, I prefer to stay away from credit cards and thus avoid the temptation to overspend. So this year, instead of throwing Christmas on your credit cards or putting something on layaway, check out these great ways to save or make a few extra bucks that you can put towards the Santa fund.
1. http://www.volition.com/
This site offers information on getting paid to surf the web, freebies from a variety of websites, coupons, and much more. I often use Volition to sign up for mystery shops when I have some free time. While mystery shops will not pay the bills, they are great if you want some extra cash. Many sites make you pay to have access to this information but with Volition you get it all for free. So if you are interested in making some extra money shopping or eating out, don’t pay for the info, check it out here instead.
2. http://riveroffers.com/?cogid=frend&refid=
This site offers everything you can imagine, If you are tired of your current cellphone provider, check this site out. You get the newest phones free from all the name brand providers plus free shipping and accessories as well! My husband and I don’t shop anywhere else when it comes to cellphones because nobody has been able to beat these deals. They also offer over 25 different credit cards sorted by what you want out of your card, ie points, low interest rate, cash back, etc. They also offer web hosting, domain names, high speed internet and much more. The best part, you can become an agent for free and then purchase what you need from yourself for additional discounts. Check it out.
3. www.couponmom.com
While not as exciting as the other two, this website offers a variety of ways to save money on your grocery bill and nights out on the town. Their weekly emails give you the best sales in town and options to print out coupons for additional savings.
Resort to get an extra cash
Payday loans are also popular with other names. These are cash advance, check advance loans, short term loans, pay day advances, cash loans, fast cash, etc. Payday loans are especially a kind of instant short term loans. Whenever you run short of money, you feel an instant requirement of extra cash. At that time you will feel yourself under sudden expenses stress, especially when you are challenging unforeseen expenses. Payday loans are a real way to get cash within few minutes to face your emergency cash needs.
Payday loan is a most useful when you get a high bill to pay it. That time, you may not have enough money and payday loan can be your resort to save yourself from further confusion.
No matter if you have bad or poor credit history. Nowadays most of the Payday Loan companies do not consider credit histories. Instead, payday loans are an unsecured loan, you need not to provide any security to gain a loan amount. All you required is to fill in and complete an online application form. Go to at Google and type payday loans, you will find many payday loans providers.