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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

Look for the big items that are worth your time and list them on Craigslist or find a local Facebook page where you can list stuff that you’re selling. I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. Part-Time Job. Return Unused Purchases.

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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

I can remember quite a few years in college and grad school when my part-time jobs juuuuust barely covered my expenses (and sometimes not even that!) I think the easiest part is things that are habitual so I no longer need to use will-power to resist the temptation. How did you become interesting in saving money?

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

Look for the big items that are worth your time and list them on Craigslist or find a local Facebook page where you can list stuff that you’re selling. I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. Part-Time Job. Return Unused Purchases.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. If you have some bigger items, you will likely make more money selling them on Craigslist or your local Facebook sale page than at a yard sale. 15 – Find a part-time job. Put the money in your fund.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. If you have some bigger items, you will likely make more money selling them on Craigslist or your local Facebook sale page than at a yard sale. 17 – Find a part-time job. 16 – Sell the big stuff online.

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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Make it be known that that that there is nothing wrong in purchasing second-hand items from thrift stores, yard sales, or via classified ads or even online via places like eBay or Craigslist. And vice versa!) Stress the importance of saving and staying away from debt.

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The Final Day of 31 Days to Find $1000 ~ How Did You Do?

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Day 3: Sell Your Big Stuff on Craigslist. Day 4: Find a Seasonal Part-Time Retail Job. Day 16: Shop Thrift or Consignment Stores. Day 18: I had a yard sale and didn’t have much time to get online. I would LOVE to hear about your success in October, so please let us know in the comments. Day 13: Update #2.

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