Mold can be a terrible problem and something that no one wants in their home. 1-800-GOT-MOLD? can take care of that problem. Using rescued Labrador Retrievers, the dogs are trained to sniff out hidden mold so it can be taken care of. read all »

Still more proof that recession is upon us… Sports car maker Saleen is offering folks a $25 gift card for test-driving one of their speedy but expensive cars. Pictured to the left is a Saleen-modified Ford Mustang S281 RF with 465 horsepower, 425 lb-ft. of torque, and an MSRP of $50,000. Not a bad weekend idea if you are vehicularly-inclined and have a dealer near you.

I still had a fun time when we got paid $50 worth of steaks to test drive a $150,000 Maserati, now I’m just waiting for someone to pay me to test drive a Ferrari!

(www.mymoneyblog.com)

In 2004, at age 14, Detroit native Ashley Qualls launched Whateverlife.com, conceived as a personal portfolio with pictures and graphics she created. Later she offered free MySpace layouts and tutorials for teens who want to learn how to do their own graphic designs and coding.

A quote from Qualls on her Web site says the site’s name means “for whatever life you lead.” read all »

People in China, and all over the world, spend their days playing games like World of Warcraft, making gold from the game and selling it in “gold farms” for actual cash.

An astounding half million Chinese now make a living - about $100 a month - from the acquisition and sale of WoW gold to US and EU gamers. read all »

The following are pure imagination. I leave it to you to find a way to make these into potential money making ideas. Good luck and have fun!

1. Sell advertising scratched out on the face of the moon.

2. Put seats on the wings of an airplane and sell rides to thrill seekers. read all »

How do these crazy ideas actually work? I’ve put together a list of 10 (and one for good measure) of the wackiest, weirdest, craziest ways that people are making good money.

1. Pickle Sickle - Texas roller rink owner John Howard sells frozen treats made from freshly squeezed pickle juice to pregnant women and schools across the country.

2. My Yearbook - Oh to be in high school and be a millionaire. Catherine, only 16, convinced her older brother to help her start myYearbook.com which now has growth spurts that have outpaced both Facebook and MySpace.

3. Origami Boulder - This has got to be the dumbest idea of all, but made it to number “3″ just because it’s so dumb it’s genius. This person sells “Origami Boulders” online which isn’t origami at all. It’s actually a wadded up piece of paper that they somehow convince people to buy. Very bizarre, but works. read all »

There are an infinite number of ways to make extremely good money by entertaining children, without any special skills at all. Thousands of people in this country do it every day. Many do it full time. Many make over $100,000 a year doing it too. It’s unbelievably easy to entertain kids as long as you love children. There are dozens and dozens of ways to make money and have a great time doing it. Plus, you should be making anywhere from $50 to $150 an hour. read all »

Using heavy-duty cargo tricycles, Bikecaffe travels emission-free as it serves up a range of coffee blends from roasters Segafredo Zanetti and Integrity Fair Trade. The company’s trikes use a gas-powered machine for brewing and can produce up to 500 cups per day—served in recyclable containers—along with chai, biscotti and other edibles. Best of all read all »

Beth Schnitzer was sipping champagne by the bar and glancing at a baseball game on the big high-definition TV. John Gart-land was relaxing with a pint of beer on a black leather sofa. Kumi Walker was moving furniture around to prepare for a March Madness party later that evening.

Right next to him, Adam Kennedy was getting a really sharp haircut. read all »

Here’s a business that, almost more than any other with equal potential for real wealth, meets the most stringent requirements of just about any skeptic. In fact, there’s so much in favor of the “little guy” with this business, it’s a real mystery why more people don’t choose this one as the vehicle for their ultimate independence and financial security. read all »