If you give money to nonprofit organizations or charities, why not see if your financial donation can be doubled in just a few easy steps? Many corporations have little-known matching programs that match the money you give to charity. All you have to do is ask your human resources department if it has such a program. It usually works like this: The corporation has a list of preapproved charities where it will match employee donations. All you have to do is fill out some paperwork, and like magic, your donation is doubled.

Do you drive a hybrid car and want to park for free and make money the next time you travel to the airport? The new service FlightCar is popping up at airports across the country. Offer to rent your car, and you'll get to park for free. If your car is rented, you'll get a portion of the rental fee. Your car also gets washed before it's returned to you. Each car is insured for up to $1 million. You can find FlightCar in Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, Philadelphia, Seattle and many more markets.

Smoke detectors are a must to have in the home to help protect you and your family in case of fire. But over time, smoke detectors need to be replaced. When it's time to replace them, keep in mind that it is illegal to throw them in the trash. The majority of smoke detectors contain something called "ionizing radiation," which is what helps it detect smoke. Since this is a radioactive material, old detectors cannot be landfilled. Instead, bring them to a household hazardous waste collection drop-off when your community has one planned. When you do get a new detector, look for photoelectric models, which are not radioactive, can detect smoke and are easier to recycle.