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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 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

Host a TV Show/Movie

admin — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 13:56:57 +0000

Ever watch an episode of Law & Order and think to yourself, “That murder victim has a really nice apartment!” Well, next time that could be you (not dead).

At any given moment, up to 70 film crews are working on public property throughout New York City. In addition to New York’s film studios that regularly host film and television projects, private homeowners may also make their property available to crews looking for a particular type of interior.

You can also list your location at CORE Group NYC.

Use Coupons

admin — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:02:48 +0000

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

NY Post
Wow Coupons – we love this site!
City Guide NY – has great NYC attractions coupons
TicketsNow – save $25 on theater tickets
RetailMeNot.com – For online coupon codes
FatWallet.com
The Budget Fashionista – fashion coupons
Old Navy – fun game to find the coupon
8Coupons.com – Often has great coupons and good neighborhood search feature

Special Offers

admin — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:39:53 +0000

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.

More Online Surveys

admin — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:17:01 +0000

This is a great blog with a list and recommendations of legitimate paid survey websites. The author has made “thousands of dollars so far and counting”. Be in the comfort of your own home and tell people your very important opinion (you would anyway) for extra money.

Sell Your Stuff

admin — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 13:56:17 +0000

Forget ebay, don’t incur the shipping costs. Get rid of your unwanted stuff at the following locations:

Sell your books, DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes a Book Off
Sell your books at Strand BookStore
Sell anything at Craigslist.org (pianos, plants, books, tables)
Sell anything with NYC.gov’s help- they will help match a buyer
Sell outright or on consignment at Doyle New York

Sell Your Hair

admin — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:38:27 +0000

Sell your lovely locks for cash! Virgin hair (not chemically treated with highlights, perm, or dye) is more desirable. Do not cut your hair before you get a buyer, fresh hair goes for more money. Takes patience but it is a pretty painless way to earn some cash.

Host a Tupperware Party

admin — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:40:19 +0000

Contact your local consultant and host a Tupperware party with your friends. You can receive free and discounted products with a qualifying party.

Online Surveys

admin — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 20:34:54 +0000

Become a member of Team Look Look and take some of their surveys which are used for research and product development for companies. Don’t complete any that ask for personal information or money. You could make $5-$250 per survey.