Celebrating Financial Literacy Month with Practical Moves That Make a Difference
By COSIGN Magazine

April is Financial Literacy Month, and at COSIGN, we believe in equipping our community with not just inspiration—but actionable strategies to grow and protect their money. Whether you’re a full-time entrepreneur, a side-hustler, or simply looking to get your financial house in order, making or saving an extra $1,000 this month could be a game-changer.

Here are 10 convenient and realistic ways to do just that:

1. Sell Unused Items Online

Spring cleaning just got more profitable. Use platforms like Facebook Marketplace, eBay, or Poshmark to sell clothing, electronics, or furniture you no longer use. You’d be surprised how fast $300 can stack up just from things lying around.

2. Offer a Weekend Service

Tap into your skills—photography, graphic design, tutoring, editing, or social media management. Package your service for $250-$500 and book 2-4 clients this month. Side income? Secured.

3. Host a Garage or Pop-Up Sale

Combine hustle with community. Partner with a local business or friend and host a pop-up or garage sale. You get visibility, they get foot traffic. Promote it via Instagram and local FB groups.

4. Negotiate Your Bills

Call your phone, internet, or insurance providers and ask for better rates or current promotions. Also check subscriptions—cancelling or downgrading unused services could easily save you $100-$150 this month alone.

5. Launch a Digital Product

Create an eBook, Canva template, or digital guide based on what you know. Promote it on IG or TikTok. Even at $25 a pop, selling to 40 people = $1,000.

6. Take Advantage of Cashback & Rewards

Use apps like Rakuten, Upside, or your credit card’s cashback offers for purchases you were already planning. Bonus: Stack rewards with coupons for double savings.

7. Pick Up a Quick Gig

Try platforms like TaskRabbit, Instacart, DoorDash, or Rover. A few flexible hours per week could net you $250-$400 easily. You set the schedule, the city pays you.

8. Offer a Paid Workshop or Class

Host a virtual or in-person workshop teaching something valuable—branding, budgeting, cooking, photography, you name it. Just 10 attendees at $50 each = $500.

9. Use the “No Spend Weekend” Rule

Challenge yourself to 2 weekends this month of no spending. That means no brunch, no retail therapy, no Starbucks runs. Instead, save what you would have spent. Bank the $200+ difference.

Bonus: Combine These Strategies 💡

Want to double up? Sell old items AND run a workshop. Cancel subscriptions AND do deliveries on the side. The real flex is knowing that small financial moves today create big wins tomorrow.

At COSIGN, we’re committed to helping entrepreneurs and creatives win in life and in business. Financial literacy isn’t just about saving—it’s about building confidence in your money decisions.

If you found this helpful, share it with your circle and tag @cosignmag on Instagram. Let’s all commit to making smarter moves this April and beyond.