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No. 1
Clean out your clutter
Look in your cupboards, If they're full of clothes you
haven't worn, or 'good ideas at the time' you haven't
used, for a while (if ever) you don't need them. So
why not sell them to someone else who does? Use eBay
or go to a car boot sale and turn old stuff you don't
want any more into money in your pocket. Not
only that,but de-cluttering can be therapeutic.
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No. 2
Rent your drive
Parking is a real issue up and down the
country and, chances are, if you live
near a train station, hospital or even
a popular sporting arena, there could be
people willing to pay for the privilege
of parking on your drive or in your garage.
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No. 3
Switch your bank account
Switching your bank account might not
be a high priority but you could get a
cash reward, a better interest rate,
lower overdraft fees and cashback on
your spending!
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No. 4
Turn your car into a rolling advert
Turn your daily commute into a money-making
operation. Companies will pay you for displaying
ads on your car. These companies are selective
about who they work with. But they choose
based on the make and model of the vehicle,
as well as the driver's geographic
location.
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No. 5
Lift share
Bag a cheap lift or turn the empty seats
in your car into a second source of
income. Either way you can halve the
cost of your commute or slash your outlay
on long journeys.
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No. 6
Take on a lodger
Harness the potential of your home; your
spare room could be a goldmine. The first
£4,250 of rent is tax-free. So take on a
lodger and start counting your money!
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No. 7
Recycle old phones, DVDs & CDs
There's loads of websites out there that
will buy your old phones, gadgets and other
bits and pieces.
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No. 8
Get paid to fill in surveys
There are lots of companies who are willing
to pay you for doing online surveys and
focus groups. So if you're comfortable
discussing everything from popular culture
to your eating habits it's possible to earn
hundreds of pounds a year.
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No. 9
Use cashback sites
Join a cashback site and get paid for
the purchase you make online, you can
even get paid for the bricks and mortar
shops you visit.
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No. 10
Become an extra
Always watching TV and thinking
'I could do that'? Getting on TV is easier
than you think. Extras earn a basic £90 a
day for turning up, rising to about £200
if a spoken line or overtime is involved.
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