My Own Trash to Cash experience(s)

A couple of years ago, I read Fitz' trash to cash post. I got excited. It seemed like one of those small "tweaks" you can do and earn extra cash.

And when I later read Benedict's post on the same, I figured I should really try and do it.

So of course the logical next step for me was to twiddle my thumbs and let time pass by unproductively. After a sufficient time (i.e. long enough to be considered "irresponsible") elapsed with absolutely zero progress, I was finally ready to start.
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7 Non-traditional Investments You Can Start Even If You Don't Have SSS, TIN, or a Birth Certificate (yet)

First, it's very important to note that having an SSS and TIN is... well, very important.

SSS will improve your future, and it's important to pay the proper taxes. And a birth certificate is usually required to get either one.

For most, if not all, employees that is not a problem. Employers often help them acquire these, or at least give them time to do so. The self-employed, freelancers, enterprising students, and the less affluent residing in provinces (or even in the metro) aren't as lucky though.

However, just because you don't have the right documentation right now doesn't mean there's not much else you can do in the meantime.
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