Finding money around the home is always a treat. When you can find hundreds or thousands of dollars it is time for a celebration. Everyone has hidden money in their home, the key is to find it and make use of it.

1. Thin out your closets. As the kids outgrow cloths that can’t be passed down to siblings or as your own closet fills to overflow it is time to release the extras. Pass them on to a charity for the tax write-off or take them to a consignment shop for some cash in hand.

2. Take it to the recycle center. That old lawnmower that hasn’t worked since you first moved into the house or that pile of aluminum cans is money just waiting to be cashed in. Call ahead to see what variety of items they take and you can get off your hands and out of your way.

3. Let go of the clutter. Get rid of things that you don’t love or use (even if your great aunt gave it to you on her death bed). There may be someone out there that has dreamed all her of life of owning that particular item. Take your unwanted items to an auction and let them find loving homes where they will truly be appreciated.

Finding money around your home is as simple as letting go of things that are just cluttering up your life. As you simplify you will find that your bank account gets fuller along the way.