Everyone seems to be looking for ways and means to make more money. But what many don’t realize is that there’s lots of money lying around right under their noses.
Here are places where you can easily find extra money but are hidden right in plain sight:
Your Regular Cappuccino
For a fact, the average coffee drinker spends anywhere between $700 and $1,500 each year. Now, of course, that doesn’t mean that you get rid of your morning java.
But opting to make and bring your own coffee instead of heading over to your favorite coffee shop will do wonders to your finances, especially if you need some extra cash to pay off your debts.
Your Old Job
For many people, leaving a job means filing their resignation and never looking back. Big mistake! Companies actually provide separation pay to employees that resign in good faith. Often this is equivalent to your one month’s salary.
Your Current Job
Full-time regular employees are treated to a host of benefits. One of these is the ability for you to apply for a salary loan. Think of it like getting a month’s salary in advance. The repayment is immediately deducted from your succeeding salaries. As such, you don’t have to worry about having to repay the loan.
Credit Card Rewards Program
Credit card companies offer a rewards program that allows you to earn points each time you use your credit card. Most people use these reward points to buy tickets, hotel reservations, and household items. You know waht! These reward points can be utilized towards the settlement of your credit card’s annual fee or even a portion of your credit card’s bill.
Your Mailbox
Let’s be honest; in this day and age, we have become so used to getting emails that we seem to barely pay attention to our home’s mailbox.
Yet, what many of us don’t realize is that even with all the technology, important documents like cheques, money orders, and financial documents are still sent the old-fashioned way.
Take a stroll outside and give your mailbox a peek. You may be surprised what treasures you may find.
The State Treasury
This might sound hilarious, but you wouldn’t believe how true and real this is. Do you have some funds like cheques that went stale, dormant bank accounts and closed accounts in banks and other financial institutions? Forwarded these to the local office of the Department of Treasury in the state where these funds are from. You can contact your local state treasury find this out.
Your Parents
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Despite how much you have grown, you will always be your parents’ child. Parents will always do whatever they can to help you get out of a bind. That is regardless of whether it’s your fault or not. Just ensure that money isn’t the only reason to get and stay in touch with them.
