8 Things to do in Quincy to Make Money

Shop economically buying off name brands Although, the Quincy Cove doesn’t recommend buying sugar enriched cereal, if you have an unstoppable desire for a sweet breakfast meal you may want to consider buying the generic ‘puff-puffs’, instead of the name brand Coco-Puffs. The savings on non-name brand items can be upwards of $3+ or more on certain products. The savings are magnified even more if you are able to locate a good grocery outlet that gives discounts on bulk orders.

Generally the non-name brand products offer higher savings, however many name brand grocery outlets run special discounted name brand product marketing campaigns to attract customers.

Open up a Chase checking account – then apply for a Chase credit card. Chase has been known to periodically run new customer signup campaigns that will give patrons around $150 ($100 for new bank account and $50 for new Credit account). The sign-up incentives usually just require a couple purchases. The money is deposited directly into your account once the (5 or so) purchases are completed. There is no limit on what those initial purchases may be.

Recycle – For just a few dollars you can create elaborate recycle separation bins that makes recycling a breeze. One resident told the Grove that he made over $70 per month recycling his kid’s old cans and bottles. Not only is recycling profitable, but you are doing your part to save the environment. Also, the recycling process can be a fun way to get the whole family involved. What better way is there to explain recycling to your kids than by setting up some separation bins? Not only will your kids get first-hand experience in recycling, but they get small business experience too.

Donate or sale old household items – Anyone driving down a residential street in Quincy will be surprised by the amount of front yard garage sales that have sprung up since the economy started to decline. The sales offer some great opportunities for both buyers and sellers. The expression, “one person’s junk is another person’s treasure” is so true in regards to garage sales. Even though ebay has dominated the household resale market, there are some items you just have to see in person.

Carpool – You may be surprised to find out that one of your closet neighbors actually works only a few miles away from your place of employment. With Quincy gas prices reaching high prices this simple technique is bound to save thousands of dollars per year.

Host a foreign exchange student – Since Quincy, MA is a hot vacation destination many foreign exchange hosting companies will actually pay you to open up your home. There may be a lengthy registration process in order to qualify for some of the programs, but once you get approved you can get paid and get tax deductions. Although, the monetary payments for hosting an exchange student really pales in comparison to the cultural experiences that you will obtain by sharing the community with an overseas guest. Also, if you or your child decide to take a trip of your own there are many programs that will do ‘exchange hosting’. For these programs first you host/get hosted than your host/hostess does the same for you.

Home Remodeling – Even though many Quincy homes are relatively new in the community some homes can greatly benefit from low cost improvements. Improvements like, new paint, duel pane windows, landscaping, sky lights, and new flooring all greatly increase a home’s value while requiring little out of pocket expenses. If your feeling adventurous, why not purchase a small low-cost foreclosure that needs renovation? Fixed up rental units can often bring in over $2,000/month in Quincy, MA.

Sell cooked goods – Yahoo.com recently reported that homemade cooking goods is one of the most profitable small businesses that can be started with very little capital. In essence, all you really need to get your company up and running is a stove, ingredients, and some sort of marketing channel (i.e. website, posting demonstration videos on the Quincy Cove, etc…). With the holiday season just around the corner many local residents are looking for healthy cooking ideas that use locally grown produce.