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Is it Worth Selling Your Items for Cash?

Cleaning out unused or unwanted items from your house and selling them can be a source of cash, but sometimes it just isn’t worth the time or the expense (yes, expense) to do so. Here are some ways that you can determine whether it is worth it to sell those items or not, and some alternatives that will also save you money. First, how much are your items really worth? Find out how much might actually make in a yard sale or by selling your items online. This will vary on the region you live in, as well as the … Continue reading →

Got Extra Stuff? Sell It Online

How is this for motivation to de-clutter your home? You could be sitting on $800 or more in items that you aren’t really using. Turn that clutter into cash with the following tips. Make More Money While there are other ways to sell your household items, such as garage sales and consignment stores, you’ll generally get the best prices on everything if you sell it all online. Sites such as Craigslist, eBay, Amazon and others allow you to sell your stuff yourself and keep all of the profit (although some sites do charge a very small fee). Buy selling online, … Continue reading →

Feeling Crafty? You Could Sell Your Creations on Etsy.

If you enjoy creating unique items but are unsure if you could ever turn your creativity into a profitable business, you may want to think about selling your creations on Etsy. Last year, over $180 million dollars of merchandise was sold through Etsy, an online marketplace for handmade crafts. While almost anyone can sell their stuff on Etsy if it is hand made, there are definitely some things that you can do to help your items stand out and be noticed. When people shop at Etsy, they are usually looking for something unique. Your products will stand out from the … Continue reading →

Selling Your Stuff on Ebay

One thing that many thrifty people do is to sell their used items on Ebay. Not only do these people generally recoup the cost of their items and thereby reduce their budget, but they also can make a profit. This is a nice way to get paid to have your kids wear nice clothes, for example. Some people make selling on Ebay a full time job, scouting out suppliers and then selling the goods. While I’ll leave the heavy business selling strategies to the Home Biz blog, I do have a few tips for those of us who can use … Continue reading →

DIY Debt Reduction – Get Rid of Stuff

How exactly did you get into debt anyway? Was it from buying too much stuff? Were you living beyond your means? If this is you, I have an entirely different approach for your situation! If your debt is due to an over need to shop, the first step is to stop using credit. If your middle name is shop-a-holic, or if you just can’t resist buying the next cool thing… you should not have even ONE credit card. This sort of addiction can cost you. Cut up all your cards now!! Once you stop the bad habit, the next item … Continue reading →

More Tips on How to Choose the Right eBay Camera

If you enjoy making money by selling stuff on eBay then you realize the importance of good photography. The ability to take and display stellar photos is an important skill for the eBay seller. Fortunately, though, you don’t have to be a professional photographer to capture the perfect shot. These days most digital cameras come with a slew of automated features that allow you to capture high quality auction photos without having a ton of prior shooting experience. In selecting an ideal camera to photograph items you wish to sell on eBay you want to examine a few key features. … Continue reading →

Selling Your Stuff

You may be in a situation when you need to raise some quick cash, or you just want to jumpstart your debt snowball. If you are in this situation you may want to consider selling something that you have around the house. If you have not run up your credit cards solely on eating out, then you should have a few items that are available for you to sell. You should consider the best way to get the most for the items that you are selling. Here are five things to consider when selling your items. 1) If you have … Continue reading →

Supplement Your Home-Based Income by “Swapping Up”

At the beginning of the new year the pastor at my church gave a sermon on simplicity. “Do you really need fifteen pairs of shoes?” He asked the congregation. While I’ve never been much of a shoe collector, I do like to horde craft notions and books. I had a room full of glues, paints, brushes, scissors and other odds and ends I never used. My husband and I decided to start our own “de-cluttering campaign” to kick off the new year. We tackled my craft room, his extensive coat collection and both of our closets that were overflowing with … Continue reading →

Part 3 : Take It Back, Use It Up, or Pass It On

Home cluttered with items that are never used? (Clutter can cost you.) Why not become empowered and take back your space, all while earning a little bit of money or bringing some joy to the world. Who knew that excess stuff could make such a difference? With the rare exception of a practicing minimalist, we all have things in our homes that are not being used. We probably also have some brand new things still in the original packaging or with the original tags attached. In the previous two articles in this series, I talked about how we can earn … Continue reading →

Three Home Businesses that Can Get You Out of Debt

To speed up your debt recover, consider starting a home business. It can help you earn extra income that can be applied directly to paying off your debt. Best of all? Most home businesses can be done at home, on your terms, and take as much time as you want to spend. This makes home businesses ideal for retirees, stay at home moms, stay at home dads, and even students. In fact, any one can start a home business to get out of debt. When selecting a home business to pursue for the goal of getting out of debt, it … Continue reading →