5 Ways to Get Some Extra Holiday Money Completely Online
LOS ANGELES, December 10, 2020 (Newswire.com) - You have a long (and growing) holiday shopping list, but your wallet isn’t expanding accordingly. Maybe you need to find some extra holiday cash fast, but you don’t have the time to work extra hours at your job or start driving for Uber.
Don’t worry — there are plenty of ways to get extra holiday money completely online. Try some of the methods below.
1. Freelance
There is more demand than ever for freelancers, as the internet makes it easy for businesses to outsource jobs to contractors.
Plus, you get to work from home.
If you work in a field that lends itself well to freelancing — say, web development or graphic design — then it shouldn’t be too hard to pick up some side work.
However, you can be a beginner to a new skill and make a few bucks online. The work you land may not pay as well, but you’ll still find some clients willing to pay you by browsing sites like Upwork.
2. Get a loan online
If you need to get some extra holiday money fast, you can head online and get a loan.
Many online loans will require you to fill out an application and submit to a hard credit check, but not all. Make sure to use online loans from direct lenders to keep your financial information secure while you apply.
3. Score a Signup Bonus on a Credit Card
Another way to use debt to your advantage would be to apply for a new credit card online with a signup bonus. Credit cards pay out signup bonuses (usually from $150-$300) after you spend some amount within a timeframe — such as $3,000 in three months.
Don’t spend more just to meet the bonus amount — instead, spend as you normally would. Your holiday shopping should cover a fair amount of your spending requirement. After that, just use it on regular purchases, like groceries.
Once you get your bonus, you may be able to apply it directly to your card as a statement credit, effectively lowering your total holiday spending.
It’s also worth noting that you can earn cash back rewards on all your purchases, stretching your budget a little further.
4. Answer Surveys
Yes, there are some scam survey sites, but there are dozens that are completely legit. They will give you cash (or points, which you can turn into cash) for sharing your opinions on a variety of topics in surveys. Some of the most popular survey sites include Swagbucks, SurveyJunkie and Opinion Outpost.
Surveys won’t pay for all your holiday shopping. But do a few a day, and you might be able to cover a gift or two.
5. Tutor Others Online
Students all over the country are adapting to the new environment of remote schooling. Many students may not perform as well in this environment as in the traditional classroom, making online tutors a much more in-demand job.
As long as you are knowledgeable in a subject and have a college degree, you can land online tutoring gigs at various websites. This can earn you a decent chunk of change and help out a young person struggling with your favorite subject.
Notice: Information provided in this article is for informational purposes only. Consult your financial advisor about your financial circumstances.
Source: iQuanti, Inc.