Not only would you make some extra money and save time, you lighten your load so it’s easier to move around if you’re backpacking often or full-time.

I don’t think it’s silly at all – people (especially in the US) tend to overlook small savings. That will change though as the economy tightens and credit becomes less available.

Good tips – thanks. Around your house, doing things by hand saves lots of money, like drying laundry.

@ james:

Thanks for letting me know about TAI. We spend so much time doing nothing for nothing (like mindless TV surfing) when, with some motivation, can bring in a few extra bucks so sitting somewhere else.

Your time and knowledge can be traded for money, we often forget that.

I’ve done a few evening studies with them over the past few years and its paid between $75 and $200 for giving my opinion on soda, jeans, and beer among other things. Companies like this care about what young people thing about branding, logos, design, and copywriting – so your voice is valuable to them.

That one and other focus groups you don’t have to actively seek for either. Some you can fill out a form our get on their roster after the first time and when one comes up that suits your demographic they’ll email you.

Its a great idea – so long as you don’t mind being taped or watched through the one-way glass. Not bad for a few evening hours when you might just be watching TV.

Like you said, I’ve sold lot of my books recently (your first tip), sublet my apartment and yeah my blog (website) is self sustainable (your last tip).

There are some very stupid sounding but implementable ‘lifestyle’ ideas too – all of which I have implemented 😛

– Buy a medium coffee instead of large. Savings per day ~ $0.7, savings per year ~ $210.
– Dry your laundry indoors. You eliminate the use of humidifier and save ~ $1.75 per load. Yearly approx ~ $80. Plus electricity bills and ‘feel good about environment’ (yay!)

Like I said these might sound silly but they surely work 🙂