Now that the summer is almost half over and autumn is quickly setting in, you may be wondering what you can do to start saving money for the oft-dreaded holiday of Christmas. For whatever reason, many people the world over loathe the holiday season, perhaps because of the enormous expense associated with it. Many people put money away all year long to save for the occasion to lessen the stress, but what if you simply can’t, or you’ve been having a bit of a bad year money wise? Here are some easy ways you can make cash without needing to do much of anything – right in time to save for the holidays.
Cash In The Attic/Basement
Have you ever seen those TV shows like ‘Cash in the Attic’ or ‘Antiques Roadshow’? Well, you don’t need to secure a spot on either to take advantage of old bits and bobs that might just be hanging around collecting dust. Local antiques shops often purchase great, quality antiques from people just like you, so check out those boxes shoved under rafters or under the basement stairs to see what kinds of old, dusty treasures await.
Online Games
Playing various online games can net you some serious cash and with so many awesome options to choose from these days, it’s no wonder more and more people are signing up to play games online. From casino games to online betting with Paypal, there a whole host of awesome games you can play that can bring in cash winnings. With a lot of sites offering free spins, free money to play with and sign up bonuses too, there’s every reason to check out a game or two – or betting on your favourite sports teams!
Freelancing
Freelancing is a great way to make extra money in your spare time by taking a skill you already possess and putting it to work for you. Even if you work in an office or in retail and you have a skill such as writing, graphic design or really doing anything of the sort, you can check out sites such as E-Lance, Fiverr, Upwork and more to see how you can start putting your skills to work to make real money.
Selling Online
Off the back of selling stuff you have laying around in the basement or attic, you can likewise sell stuff online such as old clothes, movies, CDs, video games, jewelry and more. Websites such as Music Magpie are great resources for online selling and make it easy. Just put in the barcode of books, DVDs etc and it will tell you how much you can get. It’s a great resource for making money off the likes of old mobiles and designer clothes too.
So if you’re looking for easy ways to start saving for the holidays, consider one of these great options. With so many ways to make money today that also allow you to clear out the basement, it’s win-win, so what are you waiting for?