Sep 7, 2015

5 Ways Moms Can Stay Home and Earn Money



Most moms want to stay home with their children while they are young. However, most moms also need to make money in order to afford the extras in life. Read the following five popular ways that you can make extra money while staying home with your kids. Most of the following jobs allow you to choose your own hours and determine how much you make. However, expect to pay for your own taxes since the following careers mean you work as an independent contractor. 

Real Estate Agent


If you are searching for a career where you can choose your own flexible hours, then becoming a real estate agent may be the perfect stay at home job for you. Taking real estate courses online lets you prepare for this career on your schedule. The demand for a real estate agent’s time is on the weekends and during the evening hours. This makes this career the ideal job for moms who want to spend time with their kids during the daytime. Keep in mind that you are paid commissions on the homes you sell. It may take a while to make a decent income.

General Transcriptionist


If you type fast, you can make extra money as a general transcriptionist. You must also have a good command for the English language and grammar skills. Many online companies will hire you without general transcription experience. Once you gain experience, you can make more money. However, most general transcriptionist positions are during the workweek and jobs are usually completed during regular business hours.

Mystery Shopping


You can make extra money being a mystery shopper. There are marketing companies that will hire you to shop undercover and write reports after your observations. You must be careful of scammers while searching for mystery shopping jobs. The best way to find reputable companies is to be certified with the Mystery Shopping Providers Association. Visit mystery shopping forums online to find the best companies that pay on time and have lots of work. Most mystery shopping companies have deadlines to send in your reports. There are a lot of apartment communities that hire mystery shopping companies to check that employees are performing well.

Freelance Writing


Freelance writing is probably one of the easiest work at home job opportunities out there. There are many companies that hire freelance writers as independent contractors with only a writing sample needed. Freelance writing is a field that pays well if you get your own clients. Some content mills pay up to five cents per word for blog posts and articles on a variety of subjects. Look for reputable companies by searching for online forums created by freelance writers.

Online Auctions


Online auctions are a great way to make money if you have popular items to sell. You must take into consideration the shipping charges when determining your lowest auction price. The collectible market does extremely well with online auctions. Some people make their living by purchasing items at garage sales, flea markets and estate sales to sell at online auctions. Choose an online auction site that is suited to the type of items you wish to sell. Children and women’s designer clothing command higher prices than other types of clothing.

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