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Hello, I don't know if I will get any responses, but I guess I will try anything. I am going to be low on bills this month. Luckily, I was able to settle a credit card debt, which is great =) but I am going to be short on other bills. This really has nothing to do with the other, it's more because I lost my second job.
Anyway, in order to pay everything I need about $338 in the next two and a half weeks. It would be best for me to have more for food, gas money, etc. I already borrowed all I could,which is how I got this amount up to what it is.
Does anyone have any ideas at all for me? It's important for me to be able to pay as I doubt I will be able to play catch up next week.. I'm so upset over losing this second job.. I didn't even make that much there but i guess it added up :'(

Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:16 am Subject:

Well this takes some work but how about lawn mowing? My Son has started mowing lawns this summer and it has been one of the easiet things to do, he really walked around our neighborhood, knocked on doors, offered to mow, he sets his prices pretty low, however he is only 15 and to him its still money no matter how small...But folks have been very recepctive, almost "happy" to see him at the door. I think so many folks are busy working and doing extra sport type things with their kids, the grass is the last thing they want to think about...Just a thought.

Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:21 am Subject:

Thank you for your advice, I'm not sure how well this will work as I live in the city and most people around me don't have yards or grass! But I can check to see if maybe it will work in a family member's neighborhood or something.

Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 7:02 am Subject:

Do you belong to a church? Sometimes, members need help around their house(s), such as garage & attic cleaning, heavy duty house cleaning, and are willing to pay for your help. One person helping another. Because you are a member, they tend to be more receptive.

Hope this helps.

Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 7:21 am Subject:

thanks so much, i do belong to a church but it's not exactly a tight-knit group, nobody really knows me but i do attend regularly. i will give this a try, thanks for the advice,it is really appreciated. Smile

Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 7:24 am Subject:

Talk to the pastor, he might know of people who need assistance and can link you.

Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 7:25 am Subject:

That is a Great idea!!

Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 7:28 am Subject:

We use this in our church. Especially our senior (65+) members, like having people over to help them. It gets the chores done, gives them company, and allows the helpers to make some extra money. Everyone wins!

Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 7:30 am Subject:

Thanks, Imale! Wink

Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 7:34 am Subject:

thanks, that really is a good idea. I will look into it later today =)

Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 7:35 am Subject:

Good luck!

Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 8:06 am Subject:

Can you do any babysitting? Do you have any items that you know longer need that you might be able to sell at a weekend yard sale or on ebay or amazon? Also, don't forget that you can cash in your debtcc points on this site for a little bit of cash!

In regards to gas, I can't relly offer any suggestions except to combine your trips as much as possible to save money. As far as food goes, there are usually some local relief organizations that might be able to help if you come up short.

Also, see this post for some ideas:

http://www.debtconsolidationcare.com/income/money-for-rent.html

Good luck!

Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 8:13 am Subject: reply

when you go to the store or in your church's rectory there is usually a board that has announcements.like situations wanted,items wanted to buy. i would give that a look.

Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 8:28 am Subject:

thanks, thanks, thanks - this board is giving me so much hope! i have done this before (raised money in a short period of time) and i'm real grateful for these responses!!

Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:43 pm Subject:

these are great ideas! I may see about calling our church and see if anyone needs any side jobs done. I could bill them cheaply, get their job done and earn a little bit of extra cash. Thanks for the ideas everyone!

Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 6:13 am Subject:

Hey, everyone. Thanks for the great advice! I do have a bit of an update.. Earlier i miscalculated. In order to be nice and comfortable, i'd actually need $605. in two weeks, I thought i was gonna throw up. But now, I'm down to $359. I got some help from some friends (i hated to ask but tough times, ya know? also, it's better to ask a tough question that take a payday loan, which i would have done in the past!) but anyway, they're pretty broke, too. But they helped me pay for groceries and gas, which helped me $75 into my "savings" i also did sell something on ebay, which helped me with another $50. the last $120 or so came from odd places. $10 came from a scarth off ticket i had before but i never cashed in, and the rest came from odd jobs. however, i'm scared that there aren't many options left. my church doesn't really have anything because so many other people are going through a hard time and needed help, too. i'm happy i got so much but am worried about the rest.
i still am looking for another second job, i cannot believe it's so hard and am so disgusted that i lost my old one.. :/

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