Extra NY Cash

Be a Cash Cab Contestant

admin — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:17:11 +0000

Unassuming people enter the “Cash Cab” as simple passengers taking a normal taxi ride, only to be shocked when they discover that they’re instant contestants on Discovery Channel’s innovative game show!

Ben Bailey, the host and driver of Cash Cab, then offers them the following proposition:

The Cash Cab will drive you all the way to your destination and ask you general knowledge questions along the way. The questions start out on the easy side, then get harder along the way – the harder the question, the more money it’s worth. The first four questions are worth $25 for each correct answer. The next four are worth $50 and then every question after that is worth $100.

Good luck! We are told that the show is 50% random/50% staged. Pay attention because the Toyota Sienna is chased by a utility van. Better than Taxicab Confessions, no?

Donate Blood, Get Cash

admin — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:27:11 +0000

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.

Donate for a Discount

admin — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:22:13 +0000

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

Sell Your Craft Items

admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:37:09 +0000

Sell your homemade craft items on Etsy.com. Peruse the website for inspirations however you will need an account to buy or sell. Name your price and sell anything from paintings, jewelry, knits, woodworks, or clothing. Skies the limit. Very easy to use and well-known so your stuff will be seen.

In addition you can use their facilities on Craft Night Mondays for free! They’ll teach you new skills or you can finish your own project using their resources and ideas.

Inspirations

admin — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:35:53 +0000

“Do not be fooled into believing that because a man is rich he is necessarily smart. There is ample proof to the contrary.” – Julius Rosenwald

Inspirations

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:34:45 +0000

“If you can count your money, you don’t have a billion dollars.” – J. Paul Getty

Be a Nude Model

admin — Fri, 29 May 2009 18:59:53 +0000

You don’t need experience or to be particularly gorgeous or slim. All you need to be is comfortable getting completely nude and having people stare at you. You also may have to stay still in a less-than comfortable pose. After breaks you have to remember how your arms were placed, etc. No biggie! Working for a school you can make $15-$20 an hour or more for a professional artist. Just be sure it’s legit (take a friend if you are nervous).

Contact any of the art schools in NYC
Search or post an ad on Craigslist.org (under Gigs section)
Modelmayhem.com – Browse request or set up a profile

Best to do it at a school that you don’t attend.

Work With Amazon

admin — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:55:32 +0000

Mechanical Turk lets companies pay you to do simple tasks. Things you’ll be asked to write reviews, find bugs, test a form, or answer a few questions. Each listing (or HIT) has a reward of $.01-$30. After the requester approves your work, money is deposited into your Amazon Payments account.

Inspirations

admin — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:33:47 +0000

“The only way not to think about money is to have a great deal of it.” – Edith Wharton

Be a Party Waiter

admin — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:53:49 +0000

Cater-waiter for corporate parties, swanky dinner receptions, or weddings for $17-$20 a hour. Send your resume and photograph to premierparty@hotmail.com to apply for part-time work. No hoping for tips!