Unless you've been hiding under a rock for the past year or so, you may have realised that the global economy has been somewhat tenuous. People have learned the hard way that they need to be wise with their money, and, for some it means taking on extra work to boost their income, pay off that credit card debt and start saving money again.

But why make your life more miserable than it already is? Sure, you could get a job in the local fast-food joint, take on ironing in the evenings or even run a garage sale, but where's the fun in that? Why not try your hand at something you've never done before, and still make money. Here's a guide to some of the weird, wonderful and downright peculiar ways of earning a few extra bucks during a cash crisis.

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