Become a Child Care Provider
There are many families out there who need quality child care at odd hours. So even if you work full-time during the week, you could still pick up a few extra dollars by caring for other children on the weekends, or even during occasional overnight hours.
Freelance
There are a lot of freelance jobs that can be done from the comfort of your own home and will allow you to work around your existing schedule. Consider a part-time job writing, typing, or proofreading.
There are many type of freelance jobs. You can work in graphic design, in video production, as a consultant or as a writer. Look at the skills that you currently have and then consider how you can offer those skills as a service to small businesses or families. Then begin marketing yourself and making contacts. Overtime you may be able to build enough contacts to make this a full time option for you.
Become a Virtual Assistant
What skills do you possess that make it easy for you to do something that might take others three or four times as long? Put those skills to use as a virtual assistant. For example, a small business owner might contract with you to regularly develop and send their monthly newsletter, or update their database.
Use Your Creativity to Earn Money
Consider how you might transform the unique skills you possess into an opportunity to earn extra income. For example, if you love scrapbooking, try offering to complete other parents' unfinished scrapbook pages. Consider your gifts and what you love to do, and the possibilities are endless.
Telecommute
One option to consider is finding a job that will allow you to telecommute from home. This may be a part-time job that you do in the evenings or a new job that will replace your old one. Additionally telecommuting can save you money, and you may find additional money in your budget by telecommuting two or three days a week at your current job. It can also add more flexibility to your day.
Getting out of debt is one of the most important steps to financial freedom. Debt payments take up a good portion of most incomes. If you do not owe the money to others, you can do so much more with your money and time. Once you are debt free, you have freedom to save and have fun.
