
In keeping with that mindset I would like to share 25 locations where you, too, can find loose change.
• Vending machines-Specifically where the change is dispensed after you make a purchase. People oftentimes forget to take all of their change out of the machine because they are in a hurry.
• On the Ground! Look down at the ground every once in a while instead of at your cell phone. It is amazing how much change is on the ground.
• Underneath the vending machine-A recent evening news feature followed a man who found thousands over time by using this one trick.
• Next to parking meters-If you see parking meters that are still accepting change, look at their base to see if change has been left on the ground.
• At the laundromat-This a great place to find change because laundromats are almost always all cash businesses.
• Your pants pockets-Sometimes people will slip change (or dollar bills) in their pants pocket. I’ve found a lot of money checking my pockets.
• Your purse-Ladies, do you switch out your purses throughout the week? I know that I do. Check the purses that you aren’t using to see if there is change at the bottom.
• In your washing machine or dryer-If you’ve forgotten to check your pants pockets, it’s likely that your forgotten change will be found after you do the wash.
• On the bus-The bus is a great place to find change that has dropped from rider’s pockets.
• In front of or inside of your local bar (for obvious reasons).
• Your car-Change always drops when you’re paying tolls.
• The curb-Look at the curb next to your car.
• In kitchen drawers-Sometimes people will toss change into kitchen drawers.
• At the Gas Station
• At the ballpark (underneath the seats)
• At Food Truck events
• When you’re at the Farmers Market check the area in front of each stall for dropped change.
• Between your couch cushions.
• At the amusement park! Change always drops from people’s pockets when they are on the roller coaster.
• Underneath the bleachers at any pop up event.
• Look for forgotten coin collections that are hidden in strange places in your home.
• In your winter jackets.
• Parking garages.
• Your local coffee shop
• In your exercise bag.
There are people who report regularly finding change wherever they go. You too can find change on a daily basis. Collect your change and take it to your local bank for currency or a Coinstar machine at the nearest grocery store.
Alexa Mason is the blogger behind Single Moms Income, a personal finance freelance writer, and an online entrepreneur. Come hang out with her on Facebook and Pinterest.
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