Top Tips For Making Money On The Side

By Jack Debrodsky

It's pretty obvious that the economy is not getting better anytime soon. In fact, many in the financial world are predicting several more months of trouble in the United States. With this news looming ever more real in the lives of everyday Americans, many are turning to side jobs or cash jobs as a way to make ends meet.

Are there ways for regular people to earn extra money to pay the bills?

Outdoor Cash Job Ideas

Clear and Clean Rain Gutters: You may have never thought about this, but pretty much every home has gutters surrounding the flat roof areas. Throughout the year these gutters get clogged with leaves and other organic materials that can cause them to back up or overflow. This is especially a hazard during winter when ice buildup can cause damming and backflow into the dry areas of the home. You can make some nice cash by cleaning these out for folks a couple times per year. Just be sure to keep safety in mind.

Clean Windows: This one is a winner with a lot of people because they just don't want to do it themselves. I personally like cleaning windows, but most folks don't; which is a good thing for you! You can charge homeowners a fee twice per year to come in and clean all their windows both in and out. Just be sure to charge by the window and not by the hour.

Lawn Cutting: You've probably thought about this one before but have you ever considered the potential? The average city-type lawn service will charge upwards of $30 per cut. This is where you come in with a lower price and lock in a steady stream of cash all summer long. Just be sure to deliver on your promises and do a good job.

Snow Shoveling: I know the cold air and wind is not the best of conditions to work in, but if you consider earning $30 in 30 minutes a good deal, then it may be something to consider. Shoveling snow is very lucrative and if you are reliable and do a good, thorough job each time, you can earn hundreds of dollars during the cold, gray winter.

Washing Cars: Think about this: people wash their cars in their own driveways. But what if you knocked on the door and offered to do it using your hoses, soap and sponges but they just supply the water? You can charge $10 for a hand washing and get jobs all day long. Once again, look for the repeat business and see if you can set up a weekly visit to keep that baby shining!

If you will make a commitment to yourself to try out at least one of these ideas, you will make some extra cash and help pay a few bills to get through the current financial crisis.

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