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Here are 17 money hacks that can help stretch your paycheck a little further

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Financial stress is all-consuming, but it is possible to dig yourself out of under your bills and take back some control.

Here are 17 money hacks that can help stretch your paycheck a little further.

Take a hard look at where your discretionary income is going, which is what you should have left over after you pay your bills.

If you work a 9-to-5, dedicate one weekend day per week to learning how to sell things online, then put your talent to work.

Sell your stuff online, rent your car or rent your entire house to rent while you’re away for the weekend , the week or the month .

Do your part for both the environment and your wallet by carpooling.

Caitlyn Moorhead contributed to the reporting for this article. More From GOBankingRates This article originally appeared on GOBankingRates.com : 17 Money Hacks for When Your Paycheck Can’t Cover Your Bills.

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