The holiday season is always an exciting time, for everyone but the bill payer. Although it’s a time for family and a time for fun, it can really burn a hole in your wallet. If you need some extra money for the holidays, it’s available if you’re willing to go out and get it.
We’re going to give you a few of the best ideas to get some extra money for the holidays this year.
Get a Part-Time Job
Whether it’s stacking shelves at Walmart or becoming a mall Santa Claus, there are lots of opportunities for extra work at this time of year. Most major corporations are hiring. If you can handle a few extra hours after your normal job, this is probably the best way of getting some extra money.
Look into Quick Loans
There are lots of ways to get quick loans. Here are some of the best ideas:
- Look into payday loans. You don’t need a credit score to apply for them.
- Ask family and friends to see if they’ll lend you some money for the holiday season.
- Can you still take out some money against your credit card?
Before you take out any form of loan, be aware that you need to make sure you can pay the money back. Smart financial planning is what you need to make this work. Get it wrong and it’s easy to get into difficulties.
Odd Jobs on Craigslist
Perhaps you don’t have time to get a part-time job, or all the positions have been filled? These aren’t the only places you can find work. Craigslist is a fantastic resource for picking up some odd jobs in your neighborhood. You may want to advertise some DIY services, or you could market yourself as a babysitter.
It’s a more efficient way of reaching a large number of people than knocking on doors and hoping someone has something for you to do.
Sell Things on eBay
If you haven’t cleared out your garage in a while, consider selling some of your second-hand belongings. You could be sitting on a pile of gold and not even know it. On average, a complete clear out can easily net you over a hundred dollars to add to the holiday fund.
Online selling not for you?
With enough advanced planning, and if you live in the right climate, you could have an autumn or a winter yard sale. Don’t expect to have as much success as you would in the summer, but it’s always worth a try.
Conclusion
There are more ways than you might think to make some extra money this holiday season. If you prepare in advance and you’re willing to get your hands dirty, there’s no reason why you can’t add hundreds of dollars to the pot.
Just remember that when preparing for any job you should craft and update your CV to reflect your current experience. Remember, lots of people are in the same boat as you and you need to get an advantage.