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The next time you’re in bed unable to sleep, with the burning question “how can I earn extra income?” haunted in your mind, take comfort in the fact that you are not the only one in the same situation. Today, almost everyone feels the powerful pinch of a shadow economy. If you’re one of the lucky ones with a job, chances are your hard-earned money is going out as fast as it comes in.
Probably the hardest hit of all is the poor single parent who has a job, but the income is too low to support the family. And there is simply no time left in the day or night to get another job to supplement the income. If this sounds like you, it’s time to do something about it, stop asking yourself ‘How can I earn extra money?’ It’s time to explore some ideas… Now!
You could consider babysitting as an option. Reliable babysitters are in high demand these days and if you love children, you may find child sitting a rewarding and well-paying experience. Plus, you get the bonus of being home to take care of your own kids. It can be done as a child sitting on weekends and even at night.
If you’re not too keen on having extra children to care for, then consider pet sitting. This is another way to earn extra money at home on the weekends. Pet owners are very picky about where they leave their beloved pets when they go on weekend trips, and you could build a good reputation as a trustworthy pet sitter. Pet sitting can even become a lucrative full-time business.
Many people earn a regular stream of additional income by taking surveys for marketing companies. All you need to do is find an online survey site, sign up, and fill out a personal profile (they’ll ask you about your likes, dislikes, hobbies, etc.). If you qualify, you will be sent regular surveys and you will be well compensated.
The horizons for earning extra money are much broader for people without children. But a word of warning: don’t be picky about what you’re willing to do or not do. There is no room for irritability when the bank balance is in the red.
Remember that you are the one who needs the cash and you may have to lower your standards a bit! For example, don’t think that a newspaper route is just for a kid on a bike. If you have a vehicle, you can earn around $1600 per month on a paper route.