5 Ways to make money during the holidays
Jennifer McClelland | RSS | 4 Comments
With the holidays just around the corner, coming up with extra cash can be a bit difficult. Some people turn to things like payday loans to get extra money, but that isn’t such a great idea when finances are tight.
So, here are five ways that you CAN make a bit of money throughout the holidays.
1) This is probably the most important, get a job. It doesn’t have to be a permanent job, there are plenty of places that are hiring just for the holidays right now. Temporary work may be the best kind that you can find right now.
2) Clear out your closet and sell that junk! You can make some extra money by selling your stuff on eBay or through a garage sale. I was recently able to raise $300 by selling some of my more useless junk on eBay. I was able to sell an old iPod that was broken for $40…you would be surprised as to what some things can sell for.
3) Work extra hours if you are able to. Not everyone has the option to work overtime anymore, but if you do time and a half is not something to turn down. I’m sure that there are lots of people who have the ability to work overtime and are taking the time.
4) Spend less than you earn. This is more of a tip as to have more money during the holiday season. This would probably be a better tip for earlier in the year if you were trying to save up for the holidays. However, if simply don’t overexert yourself financially then you would have plenty of money left over for the holidays.
5) Eating in versus eating out. Again, this is just another tip to help you save money, but it is still important to remember how much money you can save if you eat in rather than eating out.
Save money even with the holidays around the corner
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Tags: time and a half, ebay, useless junk
Jijo from Make Money Online | Thu, Nov 19 2009
Money making is difficult indeed even through it is on holidays or working days.
Argj from How to Make Solar Panels | Fri, Nov 20 2009
Eating in is a HUGE money saver! But finding a part time job is probably the most accessible option, for those who can afford the time. I delivered pizzas for about 10 months to save up money, and was shocked at the great tips I got for cruising around in my car a few hours a week. Plus, the restaurant gave me a free meal with each shift, another bonus for my wallet!
monika from How to make money in Philadelphia | Fri, Nov 27 2009
Just about any business you start is going to take a ton of work and dedication. But I know for a fact that a woodworking business can be profitable. I know a guy in our small community who basically owns the market on cabinet making. People come from the big city to the small town for his cabinets.
jim from port douglas holiday | Tue, Dec 08 2009
Money making is difficult indeed but i think you should spend less than you earn and work extra hours if you are able to.