So I came up with some ideas how to make some extra money and how to save some.
- First off lets cash in those gift cards! I feel as though a typical holiday gift now includes gift cards. This often leads to us purchasing something we don't necessarily need or want.. just us trying to use it. I found two websites that I like ( even though there are hundreds out there) to trade your gift cards for cash! Try www.plasticjungle.com or www.Giftcardgranny.com Sell your gift cards for cash and either get to saving or put that cash towards your holiday debt!
- New year new you, right? I will admit this one is a little odd, but can help the new you, and your empty pocket at the same time! With www.buyandsellhair.com you can do just that! Chop off your hair and sell it! I feel like with a new year everyone is trying to invent their self! So try a new do and sell it so someone else can get a new one as well!
- Study- No, I don't mean hit the books and study, I mean look up studies being done! There are always college students, companies and hospitals doing different studies, so be their test dummy! You can find them on craigslist, in student newspapers, or look up some on the national institute of health.
- Give to get- Sometimes donating pays! These days you can donate plasma, sperm, eggs, blood, time, and so many others! Check out www.plasma.com
- Out with the old- Got new clothes for christmas? Cash in on the old ones! You can trade them in at Consignment shops, Plato's Closet, throw them up on craiglist, or a facebook community resale. Got new electronic or video games? Cash in on them! Game Stop takes video games, cellphones and other electronics you might not need anymore. You can also always get your friends together and have a garage sale to sell any items you might not need anymore.
& Here are some tips on saving money
- Where does it go?- My money always seems to disappear so fast, but where does it go? www.mint.com is a free and safe site that links up with your bank account and gives you a spreadsheet of where your money is going! It really makes me realize how often I stop for coffee, and how fast it adds up! It can also help you to come up with a savings plan.
- Visit the app store- The app RedLaser helps you compare while you shop! Think something is a good price? Scan it and it will let you know if somewhere else has a cheaper. Make sure to ask the store if they do price comparison before you take the drive to the store with the cheaper item.
- Everyone gets gas- in their car. While you are at the app store, another great app to pick up is Gasbuddy. While on the road, this will let you know where the cheapest gas is around you. Why pay more than you have to?
- Loyalty- Most stores these days have a loyalty rewards program. If it's free sign up! Most of them have great perks from getting extra coupons to free goodies, how can you say no to that? but what I DO hate about it is that I have enough cards in my wallet, that I don't need another! Try the app Keyring. It stores all your loyalty cards so that way you don't miss out if you don't have it on you & one less card in your wallet.
- Savings not boring- Some people think while they are trying to save money they shouldn't be going out! Check out www.livingsocial.com or www.groupon.com for great deals on food, activities and other things! They always have great deals so that way when you do go out you aren't spending all your saved money! Another great tip is to go out with friends during happy hours! This way you can get half price drinks and appetizers without spending a fortune!
- Challenge- I am going to challenge you! Come up with some creative way to save a little here and there. I've seen it on Facebook & Pinterest so I though I'd share it on here! The 52 week saving challenge. I dare you to use it if you don't come up with another way of saving.
I am also going to participate in this challenge, so lets do this!
Hope you enjoyed and got at least one good idea out of all this.
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