As fun as the festivities may be, the holiday season can sure take a toll on your bank account. If you want to begin paying back your cash loans from earlier in the year or cushion the blow of buying Christmas presents, here are some ways you can earn a few quick bucks this month.
Airbnb
Going out of town for the holidays? Cover your rent and more by listing your place on Airbnb. It may feel odd allowing strangers to stay in your home while you’re away, but you can select folks with glowing user ratings (and Airbnb will help you out if anything goes south).
Uber
Sign up to be an Uber driver during your free time and use your car to ferry people around town. With Uber, you can choose the times that work for you and control which passengers you pick up through the app. Once again, everyone receives ratings, so you’ll know what to expect. It’s also a great way to meet new people and enjoy exploring the city you live in.
Drive My Car
If you’re not up for driving others, let them rent your car through Drive My Car. Every renter is credit checked beforehand, and you’ll pass on the keys in person at a time that suits you both. You’ll also be covered by Drive My Car’s insurance policy while you’re car is on rental, so you can breathe easy while your vehicle is in someone else’s hands.
Cash Back Sites
Earn money on your online purchases through cash back sites like PricePal, Qwibble, and Ebates. Shop on your favourite online stores by clicking through from the cash back site in order to activate the money saving perks. While there isn’t an Australian Ebates site, if you’re purchasing through American, Canadian, or Singaporean sites, you can still receive your cash back rewards.
Airtasker
If you’re a pro at assembling IKEA furniture, fixing broken sinks, or cleaning homes, join Airtasker to find work near you. You can even get paid for mowing someone’s lawn or solving their computer issues – simply list in the category that suits your skills or respond to someone’s ad.