Thursday, January 29, 2009

Cash Job Ideas For Average Folks

By Jack Debrodsky

It's pretty obvious that the economy is not getting better anytime soon. In fact, many in the financial world are predicting several more months of trouble in the United States. With this news looming ever more real in the lives of everyday Americans, many are turning to side jobs or cash jobs as a way to make ends meet.

So how can the average, everyday working Joe make a little extra cash?

Outside or Offline Cash Jobs

Cleaning Rain Gutters: It seems simple, but one of the most overlooked outdoor home maintenance tasks is clearing out the rain gutters. During the year, they fill up with leaves and other debris that can clog them and cause water buildup, or worse, ice damming in the winter. If you are willing to work safely and get up on the roof, you can make some pretty good side money cleaning out gutters for homeowners.

Clean Windows: This one is a winner with a lot of people because they just don't want to do it themselves. I personally like cleaning windows, but most folks don't; which is a good thing for you! You can charge homeowners a fee twice per year to come in and clean all their windows both in and out. Just be sure to charge by the window and not by the hour.

Power Washing Homes: Most houses nowadays are made of some type of siding. Vinyl siding is by far the most popular, and this presents a great cash job opportunity. Vinyl siding gets covered with dirt and sap all year long and can appear dull and faded. If you are willing to invest a couple hundred bucks into a gas-powered pressure washing, you can make good side money cleaning the exterior of houses. In addition, you can power wash the driveway and sidewalk while you are there.

Snow Shoveling: I know the cold air and wind is not the best of conditions to work in, but if you consider earning $30 in 30 minutes a good deal, then it may be something to consider. Shoveling snow is very lucrative and if you are reliable and do a good, thorough job each time, you can earn hundreds of dollars during the cold, gray winter.

Hand Car Washing: Think about this: people spend up to $15 to run their cars through a shower at the gas station that really doesn't do a good job. But what if you knocked on their door and offered to do it by hand using your own brushes, sponges and soap as long as they supply the water and hose? It's a sure thing and can be a good stream of revenue if you set up regular visits.

What I'm trying to hammer home here is that you can pick just one of these cash jobs and go out today and start earning money. Get out now and work hard; you will be rewarded. - 15336

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