Are your finances tight? If so, you’re not alone. From an employment perspective, our current 4.1 percent unemployment rate (as of March 2018) is about as close to full employment as the United States gets.1, 2 Unfortunately, many of those jobs aren’t paying enough to enable families to comfortably make ends meet, resulting in many people taking on second jobs or looking for other ways to supplement their income.
If you’re struggling to make ends meet and keep up with your existing debt, consider contacting American Financial Solutions. For more than 18 years our certified counselors have helped people eliminate their debt, establish realistic financial goals and set themselves up for a better financial future.
At-Home Supplemental Income Options
Whether you’re looking for another way to earn cash or you just want to get away from the traditional, regimented, nine-to-five lifestyle, there are a surprising number of ways you can supplement your income from the comfort of your own home. All you need to take advantage of most of the following opportunities is a computer and an internet connection.
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Sell the Things You Don’t Need
This option is great for multiple reasons. Not only will you make some extra money, but you’ll also clear out all the stuff you don’t use or don’t need anymore. You likely have a lot of clothes, unused toys, decorations, décor, appliances and sports equipment lying around that are just taking up space.
There are a few ways you can turn these unnecessary items into cash.
Bring them to a local pawnshop
Have a garage/yard sale
Sell them on eBay
Sell them on Decluttr™
Decluttr allows you to sell all kinds of CDs, DVDs, books, games and electronics without the hassle of auctions or fees. Simply:
Make an account
Enter the barcode numbers on the item into their dashboard (or scan the barcode with Decluttr’s smartphone app)
For electronics, you choose the device from their menu and select its condition
Decluttr gives you an estimate of what the items are worth
If you are happy with their offer, you pack up the items and ship them to Decluttr
The company pays you the day after they receive your stuff
