I sell unnecessary body parts.
Economize on everything, retrench, work a second (part-time) job.
I’m a purger not a pack rat but I do know people who go through their stuff & sell things on ebay.
Somebody out there will buy darned near anything.
I’m an artist, I sell my paintings
Stop spending unless it is related to survival
Great thread! I’ve been pondering this myself!
I’m with the semi-pro lion taming circuit.
A penny saved is a penny earned. I just look for free stuff and nearly free stuff and pocket the savings.
Instead of buying Brioni bespoke clothing I have to settle on Tom Ford OTR - times are tough.
Plan meals in advance based on what I had bought on sale that’s in the freezer and pantry. Since we have a garage full of a lot of things we never use we barter with folks for things we need. Also barter my stained glass work.
Since I believe you are serious, I will give you some ideas from experience. I know it is a pain, but look for a job in telemarketing. It seems there are always some telemarketing jobs available and you can work them part time. Not a lot of income, and sometimes people can be rude, but at least you are working and not living off the taxpayers. Another idea is to drive a cab, limo, or work for companies that pick up handicapped or seniors. Flexible hours. Tips are nice with the limo companies. I did most all these jobs as extra money earners when my children were in college. Not ashamed to say, I paid my way honestly.
when I spend basically only for food and ammo, it’s amazing how little it takes to get by.
I’m living off my savings until these marxists are neutralized....hopefully, November 2nd.
I do several things for ‘multiple streams of income’ as a part-time job.
I am a graphic designer by trade, so I make websites for small businesses.
I also use my gd skills (and hands) and draw/print/install full color vehicle wraps, and cut vinyl graphics.
I also am a videographer, and shoot TV commercials and do some contractual work for companies in this area.
Make sure you begin by creating a budget and sticking to it. Good luck!
Referee high school sports. Listening to the coaches complain is no worse than listening to a wife. :-)
I’m sure you’re going to get some smartass (aka funny) answers; but you pose a serious question. One thing God gifted us humans with is a skill-set that adapts, improvises and overcomes. Some people turn that off and go to the Superdome, with their hands out, when Katrina hits. People who do it right, though, look at plans B, C and D.
Thank God for Ebay and yardsales. I learned a skill years ago when I got a job with a cabinet maker. I’ve made cabinets for people and they’ve paid me for them. I have a snowplow, and can plow people’s driveways, and they pay me (not in summer, however). I can tutor kids or substitute teach in the schools. I can be a handyman for elderly people, or do their shopping for them. Those are just some ideas.
Drive less, fix more and complain to my congressman for a hobby.
Everyone has skills or talents that they can use to make a little extra money. It can be as mundane as cutting grass or as fun as DJ’ing graduation parties. Just think of what it is that you are good at and what is fun for you.
Just raise taxes!!
SERIESLY: probably could sell some things.
Things to check: can you reduce your withholding taxes? Can you reduce your insurance costs by raising deductibles, etc.? Can you cut back your cable or phone services?
Do you watch grocery ads and buy loss leaders as much as possible? Food costs can be drastically reduced by buying sale items, using coupons, and being creative.
I learned at an early age that being able to properly sharpen a pair of sewing scissors will get you no end of sins forgiven among the women of the family.
I sell hay & lambs plus part time welding services.