December Find Money Challenge

[Telephus44]

Yesterday I had our end of year cash back bonus applied to our credit cards. Got $437.44.

I have 5 ebay auctions ending today. Only one has a bid so far, but it's going for $69.

Total so far:
$261.21 from FSA
$5.73 from Half.com (net profit after fees and shipping costs)
$10.54 from eBay (net profit after fees and shipping)
$437.44 from credit card cash back

= $714.92 Grand Total

[auntie2many]

I used e-bates for the first time last month. I used it rather cautiously because I was afraid that it was a scam. However, in the mail yesterday came a check to cover my mom's birthday present and one of her Christmas presents. That was a very nice surprise and much needed too.

BTW, congratulations Telephus 44 on being with child. I know that you and your dh have been devoting this year to conceiving a child and I am so happy to hear that your wish came true. Big brother will be happy to have a sibling I am sure. Do you know if the baby is a girl or a boy?

A2M

[Telephus44]

Yes, our son is very happy that he's going to be a big brother. We've decided that we're not going to find out the gender, and keep it a surprise.

Thanks for the reminder about eBates. I've never used them, but I do use Mr. Rebates (same idea, different site). I'm going to check and see if I have enough in my account to cash out.

[Domestic Gal]

Cashed in my change. $20
Requested a check from magazine.com for $5
Returned 2 sweaters from Target and got $38.xx back on the card.
Bought 2 different ones for less than $6 each compared to $17. each for the ones I returned.

[Telephus44]

Two more items sold on eBay - another $120.28 after shipping and fees.

So far:
$261.21 from FSA
$5.73 from Half.com (net profit after fees and shipping costs)
$130.82 from eBay (net profit after fees and shipping costs)
$437.44 from credit card cash back

= $835.20 Grand Total

[Telephus44]

Got another $55 from my FSA. Also a $500 Christmas bonus from work and a $25 rebate check I had forgotten about. Signed up for a Serve account (like Paypal sort of? It's an Amex thing) and now have a card with $20 on it. I'm adding these below to my running total


These are the items I'm working on but not counting yet since they aren't received:

I also followed up on a monitor rebate I sent in for in October (the rebate check reminded me) and it was received and approved. Still waiting for the $400 check from the hospital. Also signed up for the "$20 prepaid MC when you spent $200 online with your MC" challenge and qualified.


So far:
$316.21 from FSA
$5.73 from Half.com (net profit after fees and shipping costs)
$130.82 from eBay (net profit after fees and shipping costs)
$437.44 from credit card cash back
$25.00 in rebates
$500 in bonus
$20 from Serve

= $1435.20 Grand Total

[Telephus44]

Received the $400 check for hospital overpayment. Brings the grand total to $1835.20.

[MaryinFL]

Ive never tracked found money, and I am going to start next month. I am starting the New Year by pet sitting for a customer which will bring in a little extra cash, I can also work more when I want which is a good thing.

Ebay is a definite for next year, I have got to declutter and some of the stuff is new, or like new. I use to make between $500-1000 per month from ebay and not sure why I stopped. I also want to put up a Etsy site for the knitted things like pan handle sweaters and swiffer covers that I make in my spare time.

Is there a thread where members post their ebay listings? Just thinking that some may list things that others would be interested in.

[MaryinFL]

Well low and behold, I found money today. A $100 bill in my dresser drawer. This may just have to go on the car loan to get it paid down. Can't think of anything else I need it for.

Yahoo !!!