Flip that Domain August 18, 2009

Wow, this has been a wild and crazy couple of weeks! We’ve had storms, several power outages, attacks by swarms of bees (OUCH!) and very hot air condition free days. All of this has left me a little lazy, but I’ve kicked myself back into gear and have a article that I want to share.

Here’s  a great tip from an article that I read on Forbes.com for making an extra buck.

Domain Flipping

As with tangible real estate, you can buy virtual plots (URL addresses), flip them and make a buck. GoDaddy.com sells unused domain names for under $10 apiece. To attract buyers, run tests to determine how often certain key words are searched so that you can demonstrate the likelihood that your URL will show up in a Google or Yahoo! search. (For more on this model, check out “Meet Noah Of The Internet” and “The Most Expensive Web Addresses.”)

Tip/Warning: The best domain names are short, sweet, specific and easy to remember.

Check out the full article by Lisa LaMotta at Forbes.com for more money making tips.

A Lemonade Stand Can Equal Cash In Hand August 7, 2009

When I was about eleven my brother and sister and I had a small lemonade stand for about 2 days. We sold lemonade and even cold-called a few neighbors for orders with a .25 cent delivery charge. We didn’t make much, but it was enough for a candy spree at the corner store.

If you could use a few extra bucks for your own candy spree or whatever tickles your fancy and have a Facebook or Myspace account, blog or other social networking account you should check out Lemonade.com. This e-commerce site allows you to set up a virtual lemonade stand on your site/page filled with your favorite products from more than 200 major manufacturers. Individuals who visit your site can browse the items recommended in your stand and if they make a purchase you make money. The retailers pay a commission to Lemonade.com and they pay you 80% of that commission. If you have a site with lots of traffic, this could make some real money for you. Check it out.

Saving on Prescription Drugs August 3, 2009

In this economy everyone is looking for ways to cut costs; your prescriptions should not be one of them. A friend told me about this website and I thought I should share this info with my readers.

Partnership for Prescription Assistance (I’m sure you’ve seen the infomercials with Montel Williams) is a website that provides a one-stop-shop for over 450 patient assistance programs (almost half of which are provided by pharmaceutical companies) that can help you get your prescriptions for free or at a discounted rate. The site offers a free service which helps direct individuals to the programs that they qualify for. Your can utilize this service by calling 1-888-4PPA-NOW (1-888-477-2669) or  by filling out the online form at www.pparx.org. You’ll be asked a series of questions relating to the prescriptions that you take, your age, residence and health insurance provider. Once submitted you will be provided a list links and other important information about programs that you may be eligible for.

The website has lots other great tools,  such as a printable, pre-populated application forms for the programs that you may be eligible for as well as links for co-pay programs and prescription drug cards and a list of free or low-cost clinics near  your area and more. The site is easy to navigate and offers helpful resources.

If prescription cost are something that you struggle with, this website is worth checking out.

Gone Too Long! August 1, 2009

It has been way too long since my last post. Things have been a bit intense in our household. We’ve had some deaths, some births, a feud with our Internet provider (a necessity with bad service & ridiculous prices) and a diagnosis of ASD for our son (you can read more about this soon at chasingwordslit.wordpress.com).  The past few months have been a roller coaster, but I’m still up to my same old cheap tricks and am ready to share with all who want to read.

This economy has put a strain on everyone’s household and ours is no different. As a family of four living on one income and raising a child with disabilities, our household is not only financially drained but requires some very frugal living and a PhD in hustling. So tonight I am going to pass on one of my money making secrets.

No one likes jury duty, but maybe it would be  little more appealing if you didn’t have to leave your home.  If you love TV court shows like People’s Court then you’ll love being able to deliver your own verdict and get paid in the process. Websites like OnlineVedict, eJury or Trial Practices allow individuals to participate in online juries, which help attorneys to decide whether to take a case or how to handle it with the jury before they go into the courtroom. As long as you’re 18, a U.S. citizen and don’t work or are married to someone who works in the justice system you can earn between $10 and $60 per case by reading the specifics of a case, then answering an online questionnaire. How simple is that?