Sure, you have a job, a good-paying one at that. But that does not mean you have all the money in the world to spend your salary on your current obsession — going Tampa shopping. Yes, it’s what every girl wants and women practically live in the malls to buy all the stuff that they need and even those they do not necessarily need in their lives.

To allow yourself to go shopping every once in a while, you need to raise some funds (outside of your wages). Your salary is for savings and for paying the bills. Where should you get funds for luxurious purchases and for travel? Well, here are some tips for you:

Sell items you don’t use or need anymore

This is the real deal. Why? Basically, you’ve already used these items. You’ve probably forgotten how much you paid for them. You were not expecting to get money off of them because you purchased them with the intention of using them and not earning from them. And yet, you have not used them for months and the only way to earn money from these items is to sell them on Amazon, eBay, or other platforms. Preloved items are being gobbled now, and it’s a little wonder why. Prices are steep. Wages are low. People want extra income and they can only get that buy selling items they don’t need anymore.

Find another job that has flexible hours

You work for eight hours, right? Well, you can find another job that you can do after your normal working hours. It doesn’t have to be a physical one, meaning we’re not saying you should be a waitress or a saleswoman. You can find odd jobs on the internet that will utilize your skills. If you are good with writing, why not apply as a ghost writer? If you work as a bookkeeper or an accountant, there are thousands of people on the internet looking for a cheaper option than paying accounting firms. The internet, thankfully, is a treasure trove of job opportunities. Go out your way to find something that will suit your lifestyle.

Start a small business

Being an employee will never be enough to fulfill your goals and even your dreams. You have to start your own business, even a small one will do. Find something that the community where you live in needs. Do they need a small café where they can mingle with their friends? Is there no event organizer in your area? If these fall within your strengths, make a business plan and apply yourself.