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Donate Blood, Get Cash

There are many reasons to donate.  Sweeten the deal by earning a little cash for doing it. This website offers a list of places that accept plasma.

September 20th, 2009 ,

Donate for a Discount

Various websites

Hey, you were going to throw it away anyway! Bring your used containers and gently used clothing items and receive discounts at the following stores.

  • Jillplatner.com – Bring in your old gold and receive a credit (market rate minus 5% handling fee) for new jewelry.
  • Kiehl’s – Trade empty Kiehl’s products for new products. (3 empties = a lip balm, 5 = travel collection, 10 = full-size product up to $25 value)
  • Wink NYC – Bring in a gently used dress and receive a $50 gift card toward something from the new Wink Collection
  • Soles4Souls – Drop off any pair of gently worn shoes at 68 Timberland retail locations in exchange for a 10% discount off of a new pair

September 13th, 2009 ,

Use Coupons

Various websites

Saving money is like earning money, so use as many coupons as you can! Here are some great coupons for NYC.

April 6th, 2009 ,

Special Offers

Saving money earns money. NYCGo.com has a list of tons of great specials in and around NYC. Save money at museums, on hotels, retail shopping, and tours in all boroughs.

April 3rd, 2009 ,

Craigslist.org

  • Check out the Gigs section of Craigslist.org for various non full-time work from modeling to Photo retouching to labor
  • Also check out the Wanted section
  • Barter your goods or services for some great stuff.

March 16th, 2009

Excellent Website

Boostyourincome.com by a full-time medical transcriptionist, Jacqueline who blogs about ways to increase your income (not a New York focus).  This blog has comprehensive categories and has been around for quite a while.

March 15th, 2009

A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned

Check out this website dedicated to all things FREE in NYC.  You can kayak, go to museums, drink beer, eat pizza, tour the boroughs, and find a new apartment all without any money!  You can check out what’s free for kids, teenagers, seniors, and tourists.  Have fun and save your money for rent and retirement.

Check out www.freeinnyc.net.

March 10th, 2009