5 Ways to Make Money While You Shop This Christmas
Whether you dread it or love picking out gifts for your family and friends, why not make some extra money at the same time? This year, instead of feeling the pinch, earn while you spend. Some of these tips may take a little more time than others, but if you do it right, you can cover all of your Christmas expenses.
1. Become a Personal Shopper
Becoming a personal shopper can be a good money-maker, especially if you are time efficient. There are plenty of people who hate Christmas shopping, so why not offer to face the crowds on their behalf? Advertise your services on social media, and let word-of-mouth do its job. It’s up to you whether you want to charge per hour, or per gig.
If you don’t want to shop, why not drive others around town instead? You can make a decent amount of money driving for Lyft in your spare time. Most drivers earn between $20 – $30 per hour which is a great hourly rate for a flexible side-gig.
2. Use Credit Cards to Earn Cash Back
There’s no doubt that you’ll be spending during the holiday season, so it only makes sense to make the most of cash back rewards. If you have a cash back card that has rotating quarterly bonuses, one of them might be for 5% cash back at Amazon, so it’s worth to check. Additionally, it’s a good idea to do all of your grocery shopping on a credit card too, as some cards offer as much as 6% cash back.
If you’ll be spending online, you can take advantage of a service called Paribus. If an item you previously bought is on sale, Paribus will negotiate a rebate of the difference. Just make sure you don’t delete your email receipts. Other sites that you can use to claim cash back include Ebates and Swagbucks.
