Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Recycle to make money

These days we can all stand to be a little "green" in our daily practices.  From driving hybrids to carrying your own cloth shopping bag to the grocery store, we all need to do our part.  Maybe tree-hugging isn't your thing, but how about if it earns you some money?  We've all heard about recycling cans for money.  Consider some of these ideas from C4U:
  • Recycle your old computer parts
  • Recycle old electronics
  • Sell your old mobile phones
  • Recycle old games, movies, and dvds
You can read the entire article here: Tips for recycling to make money

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Home Budget Calculator

Bankrate.com has provided a calculator to allow you to figure your monthly budget.
Managing a monthly budget can be difficult and frustrating. One of the most important aspects of controlling the budget is to determine where money is going. This home budget calculator helps you do just that. By entering income and monthly expenditures, view how much money is left to save and how much money is being spent. In addition, click the "view report" button to compare the budget breakdown to our targets, which can help identify areas for improvement.
Make sure that your browser is java-enabled. Follow the link and give it a shot.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Extra Holiday Cash

Your monthly bills don't take a holiday break, but that doesn't mean you have to skimp on the gifts you give. How can you find some extra money for the upcoming holidays? This article suggests 7 ways to make extra holiday cash that range from selling your stuff on eBay to having a garage sale. Another option you may want to explore is applying for a cash advance loan.

You've heard so-called "horror stories" about payday loans, but the facts are pretty straight forward. You apply with an online lender like ThinkCash or Payday One. If you are approved, you can usually borrow up to $1000. The key here is that you have to be sure that you are able to pay this amount back by or around your next paycheck. Obviously there is some flexibility here, but you get the point. These are short-term loans that are in place to give you short-term help. Don't apply for more money than you can afford to repay!

Check our website for information on other credible cash advance lenders.