SPECIAL FROM Grandparents.comWhether you work full-time, part-time or are basking in the glow of ret...

1. 7 Easy Ways To Make Extra Money -- Without Working
SPECIAL FROM Grandparents.com
Whether you work full-time, part-time or are basking in the glow of retirement, making extra money
- especially if it involves something you enjoy doing anyway - can be simpler and more rewarding
than you think.
From renting out your car to becoming a mock juror, we've found something for just about everyone.
And if there's something you'd like to know more about or you've found another great way to make
extra cash, let us know in the comments.
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If you're retired and have time during the
day, just take a look around. Your
neighborhood may be the perfect place to
earn some extra cash. Depending upon
your community demographics, offering
babysitting, dog walking, pet sitting or
even errand-running services could not
only bring in some extra income but also help you get to know your neighbors. If you live in an area
that doesn't have a need for those services, companies like Care.com - an online caregiving
destination with more than 8 million members - can help you find part-time gigs for all of the above
and more. All you need to do is fill out a profile online, and you'll be able to send and receive
messages to families who are looking for care.
If you have an extra bedroom or area in or outside your home - think room over the garage or
carriage house - well suited for housing guests, renting out your home may also be a consideration,
particularly if you live in a travel destination. Sites like AirBnB or HomeAway have become a part of
the traveling zeitgeist and one-stop shopping for vacationers. All you have to do is set up an account
and post photos as well as descriptions about the space and your area. You manage the bookings
from start to finish, determine the lengths of stay and can even decide not to rent to someone if you
don't want to.
Do you dread cleaning your closet or hold on to things you never wear? Well, you may think twice
once those forgotten frocks turn into dollar signs. Selling gently used clothes and accessories at
consignment shops, like Plato's Closet, is an easy way to quickly make some extra money. If it's more
than just clothes you're willing to part with, Craigslist and eBay are still fairly simple ways to make a
quick sale. Sellers beware, though. Depending what you're hocking, the competition can be fierce.
The keys to successfully selling your wares are often specific to what you're selling. However, there
are a few general pointers you should keep in mind: - Post pictures of the item - Write a detailed
description of what you're selling - Set a fair, competitive price - Be courteous and respond to
potential buyers quickly and kindly

2. If you own a vehicle, selling ad space on the exterior - provided it's well maintained - can net
anywhere from $100 to $400 a month. Sure, you might get a few stares out on the open road, but the
extra money in your pocket might make any lingering embarrassment disappear. Companies like Adz
In Motion and AdverCar will give you price quotes based on the make, model and year of your car. If
you own a vehicle but don't use it that much, you can earn up to $1,000 a month by renting it out.
RelayRides accepts passenger cars registered in the United States (except New York) that are model
year 1990 or newer and have a fair market value of up to $50,000. What's more, owners list their car
on the site, set availability, pick a rental price and screen drivers. They also receive $1,000,000 in
liability insurance coverage and 24-hour roadside assistance. Just remember to read the fine print
and talk to an insurance agent about coverage before signing up.
Your favorite hobbies - like gardening, crafting, antiquing or even giving furniture a fresh coat of
paint - can lead to extra income. People don't always have time to pull weeds or plant flowers, so if
you're someone who enjoys putting his or her hands in the dirt, simple gardening may be a valuable
service for you and your neighbors. Painting furniture is another one of those seemingly mundane
tasks that's not everyone's cup of tea. If "upcycling" furniture - as in making over a piece with paint
and new hardware, like knobs and brackets - is something you take pride in doing, you should
consider turning it into a part-time job for friends, neighbors and even loved ones. Can't pass a
garage sale without stopping? Buying and selling antiques is another opportunity to make some
extra money. Consider selling the antiques out of your home or setting up shop on Etsy, an online
marketplace for crafters, artists and collectors.
Etsy is also a great space for letting your creativity run wild. Are you a crafter extraordinaire or a
burgeoning artist? Etsy is the perfect place to sell your creations. If photography is your medium of
choice, you could sell prints on Etsy or even license your pictures on photo sharing sites like Flickr,
who has teamed with Getty Images - renowned purveyors of stock photography - to help users
license photos.
Are you immediately glued to the television as soon as you hear the Law & Order theme song? You
may want to consider signing up to be an online mock juror. Sites like eJury and OnlineVerdict give
prosecutors the opportunity to "pre-try" cases before they take them to court for an actual jury to
hear. Payment, qualifications and time spent on each case vary per site, so it's worth reading the
fine print before you sign up.
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