How to Earn Money While Jobless

When people find themselves unemployed, they immediately think that they will not have money coming in while they are looking for work. The truth is, you can make money while you are unemployed and trying to find a job. Though there are literally thousands of ways to make money while you are unemployed, here are some ideas that just about anyone can do.

Freelance Many companies still need the services of web designers and accountants, but they cannot afford to keep these employees on full time. This is where freelance work makes since. You can do the same work you have been doing for a variety of clients and earn money while you are looking for work. Sites like o Desk.com and Freelance Job Search.com will help you find clients to fill the financial gap between jobs. You never know, freelancing might just lead you to your next full time gig.

Donate Plasma Donating plasma twice a week has long been a source of money for college students and now it is your turn. So, sit in a chair for one hour twice a week reading the classifieds. You will bring in an extra $200 or more a month.

Write Online If you are a good writer, you can make money writing 400-600 word articles on sites like Text Broker and Demand Studios. Most of the articles available only take thirty minutes to an hour to write and you can earn $7-$15 per article. If you can write just three articles a day you could earn $630-$1350 a month! Not too bad for writing in your spare time. So you think you are a good writer? if yes, then i will provide you some of interesting article writing website which can earn you a lot of money.
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Sell Pictures If you have a digital camera and have a good eye, you can make money selling the pictures you take online. At sites like Shutter Shock.com, you will earn $.25 for every picture that is downloaded by a buyer. If you can sell 100 pictures a month that is an easy $25 in your pocket. Odd Jobs Is there something that you are good at or love to do that you can turn into part time work? Babysitting is a great way to make money if you love kids. Mowing lawns and shoveling snow is perfect for someone who loves to do physical work. If you like to fix things and work with your hands, hire yourself out as a handy man. Are you a teacher in between jobs? Become a tutor in your spare time. Whatever it is that you are good at, find a way to make money off of it. When you find your niche, advertise your services with free classified ads in your local paper and on Craigslist to get more customers.  

 Dumpster Dive OK, not literally. However, you can make money with other people's trash. Drive around expensive neighborhoods on the days they pick up large items like furniture. You would be amazed what people throw away. If you find something that looks nice, ask the home owner you can take it. Then post the item for sale in the classifieds. It's an easy way to make a few hundred dollars a month. Just because you are unemployed does not mean that you cannot make money. Who needs government unemployment? Just freelance, write or find and odd job to bring in money while you are looking at work. Len Casey penned this editorial for Rate lines.com. Rate lines has been a valuable resources of investment information for nearly 6 years. For recommendations on great CD rates or different money market rates, please visit his site.

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