Credit & Money Management

Get Cash Fast

Loads of ideas to help you put more money in your pocket.

April 2009

Looking for ways to generate more cash to get you through this recession -- or pad your emergency fund in case you lose your job? The stories below offer a multitude of ideas on how to boost your income and lower your spending so you can keep more money in your pocket.

And we're talking about legitimate ways to earn extra cash, not ads or e-mail scams that promise a quick buck -- after you pay a fee. (Also watch out for stimulus scams that promise big checks from the government.)

CASH-GENERATING IDEAS

Need Cash? Where to Find It Fast
A dozen timely ideas on how to pay unexpected bills and weather tough times.

8 Ways to Boost Your Income
You've cut your spending and you're still coming up short. Try these tips to bring in more cash.

Track Down Extra Money From the Government
Find out if your state has any money for you in its unclaimed-property database.

Turn Gold Into Green
Unwanted watches or broken jewelry can be worth their weight.

Earn More From Your Vacation Home
Take advantage of growing demand for rentals to boost your income from your second home.

Save Money on Practically Everything
Keep more cash with our easy tips to trim expenses on food, utilities, transportation, entertainment, investing and more.

Make Your House Pay While You Play
Pick up extra cash by renting your house while you're on vacation.

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