Working families often have little time and lots of housework. Private ads for house cleaning can generate a lot of interest if the prices are right. In my town, rates are around $70-100 per home. If you were able to schedule two or three homes to clean on one of your days off, it could bring in a lot of extra cash.
3. Investigate the Local Banking Options A big tip before moving overseas is to do some investigative work into what local banking options are going to be available in the country one plans to move. If planning to become an expat in a less-developed country, taking some time to look hard at how the banks…
Those who haven’t been unemployed over the long-term may be shocked to find out the degree to which many of those who have been simply let themselves go.
3. Do Not Spend Too Much Money Learning self-control when it comes to not wasting one’s money is a critical money saving tip. When teaching young people about managing their money, this is one of the biggest lessons to take away. Unfortunately, people of all ages find it to be a challenge when it comes…
3. End the War on Drugs Whether or not you find the War on Drugs to be a worthy expenditure, we must realize it has been a complete failure. Drug use hasn’t declined, despite trillions of increased funding towards policing and prisons. What we do have is an increasingly large segment of the population who,…
Once a month the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) publishes a report on the state of unemployment in the United States. The major news organizations scan through the report highlights looking for “the unemployment rate” so that they can announce it to their loyal audiences. The number which the BLS promotes as “official” unemployment rate…
4. Crystal Wine Glasses and Barware for the State Department While this one may pale in cost to some items on this list, it is easily the most ostentation display by government officials. The State Department spent $5 million dollars on crystal wine glasses and barware. The State Department claims it needs to be able…