If you are living paycheck to paycheck like most American families, it is hard enough to pay your bills let alone start a savings account but experts say during a depression is the best time to start a savings account. Here are some tips on what you can do to start saving today!
1) Start clipping coupons. This is great if you have never been an avid coupon clipper in the past. When you go to the store with your coupons take the money you saved from the coupons (even if it is not that much) and put it in a savings account.
2) Part-time job. In the recession people are finding millions of odd jobs to-do to make money on the side. it doesn’t have to take a lot of time and if you can find a good market you can actually make some serious money, Here are some examples of good, low-commitment (and probably cash-paying jobs) Dog walker (or poop picker upper) mow lawns, freelance a service (or talent), handyman services, IT services (you would be surprised what the older generation will pay to get their computer set-up), cleaning houses, Check the local section of your Craigslist area under gigs
3) Sell unwanted items on Ebay, Craigslist , or have an old fashion garage/yard sale! OR if your are talented sell your unique products or creations on Etsy
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