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Ways to Earn Extra Money Before the Holidays

Making your list and checking it twice? When your budget is tight, generosity may take a back seat to frugality. However, bringing in additional money ahead of the holiday season can help you meet your savings goals and stay on your in-laws’ good side.

There are plenty of side hustles to fit a range of interests, so earning extra funds fast is well within reach. And saving in advance can help you shop for gifts for your loved ones without taking on additional debt.

Eight Ways to Make Money Before the Holidays

1. Get a Seasonal Job

Seasonal retail jobs offer a great way to bring in additional funds during the holidays, with the expectation that the position may end after the start of the new year. These gigs tend to begin when shopping ramps up in the fall and may end sometime in January or February when the rush fizzles out and restocking is done.

If you’re looking for seasonal work, consider these possibilities:

• Drive for delivery services such as UPS and FedEx.
• Check for openings at your local mall.
• Try department stores such as Macy’s, Kohl’s, and Target.
• Ask around at neighborhood businesses that sell holiday goods, such as bakeries or Christmas tree vendors.

Tip: To get the most out of your efforts to hit your holiday savings goals, see if you can get a job somewhere that you could do the bulk of your holiday shopping. Some shops offer employee discounts, which could make your holiday funds go further.

2. Sell Stuff You No Longer Use

Take inventory of the things you have around the house that you no longer want or need. Clothes you never wear, unwanted furniture, appliances, utensils, decor, and more—all of it could be someone else’s treasure and help you make money from home.

Local marketplaces on sites such as Craigslist, Nextdoor, or Facebook could be fruitful places to list your items online. If you’re willing to ship, you can reach a larger audience by:

• Selling miscellaneous items online on eBay or Amazon
• Selling clothing on Poshmark or Depop
• Selling vintage goods and crafts on Etsy

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