LISTEN TO BOOMTOWN RADIO! “ALL the Music That Matters for the Generation That Created Rock 'n' Roll”

Quick Ways to Score Extra Cash

Even in today’s economy, everybody is looking for ways to expand their income.  We have three ways that might do the trick.

  • Cash in Your Gift Cards – Have unused gift cards? You can sell them at websites like CardCash.com, GiftCardOutlets.com, and GiftCash.com. Be aware that you will be selling them for less than face value. After all, if you sold them at face value.
  • Become a Transcriber/Translator – Have solid typing skills? Know more than one language? You can earn cash with those skills by transcribing audio and video recordings of meetings, court hearings, and more at websites like GoTranscript.com and Rev.com. Payments are typically a flat rate of so much per minute of the recording you transcribe or translate.
  • Trade-In Your Old Devices – Laptops, smartphones, tablets, etc. can be turned into store credits or gift cards at major retailers like Best Buy, Costco, Target, Walmart, and more.

Pop Up Player

Latest Posts–Financial Info

  • Emergency Cash – A Thing of the Past?
    With online payments, credit & debit cards, we’re becoming an increasingly cashless society. Yet, experts still say you should have around $1,000 (in $20 dollar bills) somewhere at home should you ever have to leave…
  • The Truth About Bank Maintenance Fees
    We’re carrying less cash these days. That means we’re actually relying on our bank more than ever. Still working? Receiving Social Security? That money goes directly into your bank account. Most of us are also…
  • Happy Halloween From the Staff of Boomtown America!
    Trick or treat!    
  • Max the Money from Your Garage Sale
    Here’s a fast, easy tip for making more money the next time you decide to hold a garage or yard sale – get paid by phone! You know those credit card readers you find at…
  • Reversing a Financial Scam
    If you’ve been scammed, the odds of ever getting your money back are not great. But experts say there are some things you can do to improve your chances of recovering the money that was…
  • More Is Not Always Better
    As technology gives us more and more options, it turns out that more features do not always equate to consumer satisfaction. Studies have shown that when purchasing hi-tech devices like smartphones and smart TVs, consumers…