Do you need extra money? Could you use a little spring cleaning around the house? How about having a garage sale? A few weeks ago, I got together with some friends and we had a huge garage sale. We were able to make some extra money, while clearing away unwanted clutter and having lots fun. Take a look around your house and see what you’re not using anymore and sell it. Or you may be able to donate your items to a non-profit organization for a tax write off. Remember “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.”

Lisa Rogers-Cherry is the author of Lifting the Burdens of Debt: A Helpful Guide to Getting Your Debts Paid and Your Life Back on Track (2005; $14.95). Lisa writes monthly financial tips for www.bloggingblackmiami.com and writes articles for various newpapers and magazines. If you have a question or for more information go to www.redpenpress.com, e-mail her at Lisa@redpenpress.com, or write Lisa Rogers-Cherry, Red Pen Press, P.O. Box 1196, Dania Beach, FL 33004