What are different ways you could "make money" by using "your money"? (the saying, you have to spend money to make money.)

investing in shares

... buy U.S. Tax Liens from the county of Chicago ... ... they are guaranteed at 36% ... much more than any savings account ... ... and in the rare event the land owner continues to default on their property taxes, as holder of the tax lien, you are absolute first in line if you choose to foreclose and take the property, for the cost of a single year's taxes, then sell fast at a big discount below market value and still make way more than your guaranteed 36% ...

Play poker. As long as you make smart decisions, you'll come out ahead no matter what. Play the odds and play the players. If you understand the math, which turns out to be quite simple, ask yourself something like, "If I make this move ten times, will I be profiting?" If you consistently play that way, and are also observant to other player's betting patterns and habits, you will surely be making money.