5 ways to save money and make cash this Christmas

With just over 4 weeks until Christmas money is tight in many households. Looking for new ways to make money can really help you fund the festive season. We have five fun and creative ways to make some extra cash before Christmas day.

1. Sell your stuff online. You can sell things from the comfort of your own home. We usually have many things lying about in our homes that can be sold online to make money. Unwanted books, DVD’s, and games can all be sold online for extra cash. You can sell odd things in the run up to Christmas and use the money you earn of gifts and Christmas essentials. Ebay is a great site to use when selling odd bits and bobs around your home. There are also a range of other online shops to consider when selling your goods. Recycling good can also be a good idea as well as car boot sales and even a Christmas fair if you want to make cash fast.
2. Get a temporary job. Retail stores are often looking for extra help during the Christmas season and this time of year gives you a great opportunity to make cash quickly, especially if you don’t want to commit to a permanent job. You can usually get an application form by just popping into the shop or by contacting a recruitment agency.
3. Bake and sell. Make some festive treats you can sell. You can wrap these Christmas treats up in decorative paper and add tinsel and other extras to add that extra Christmas-y flare. You can sell your goodies at local markets or Christmas fares. If you enjoy baking then you can be extra creative and bake a range of goodies including fudge, truffles and fruit cakes. Be creative! If you want you can go all out and put together a complete Christmas hamper you could sell or even give away as presents. This way you don’t have to waste money on shop brought goods.
4. Use a cash back credit card. By getting a cash back credit card you can earn money as you spend and this means you can buy gifts and essentials for Christmas with the cashback you earn. Remember, you will only get cashback credit card if your credit rating is good. When you take out a credit card you must read the fine print for hidden costs. After the payment protection insurance scandal it is important to know what you are signing up for before agreeing for anything. If you are not sure if you are paying for extra insurance you can check online
5. Take advantage of freebie stocking fillers. You can look on the web or even in store for items you can snap up for Christmas. This can be things like stocking fillers such as sweets, t-shirts and soaps. You can find a selection of freebies and vouchers online.

Samantha from Performance Finance is a dog loving, baking fanatic and horror film nerd, she is passionate about sharing her suggestions and tips with a wider audience online and enjoys writing articles that reach out to the readers.