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Ways to Fund that Last Minute Holiday

By savvyscot

Wouldn’t a holiday in Greece or backpacking through Asia be nice? But first, you have to sort out how you will pay for it all. If your job doesn’t allow you to make enough to save for a trip (or if you’re a student without a job), there are other ways of bringing in cash, and almost all of them are made easier through the Internet. From Craigslist to Gumtree, get into these unique ways to make money for your holiday.

Ways to Fund that Last Minute Holiday

 

Selling old items on Ebay

Here’s one of the easiest ways to raise money for your holiday. Anything that you find in your home, from clothing to exercise equipment can make you a quick quid online. All you have to do is know how to market it the right way; add a detailed and appealing description and take photos of all of your belongings that you want to sell using great lighting. If you are strategic, you won’t be able to finish posting before you start getting offers.

Getting rid of old CDs

You’re never going to listen to those old Cranberries CDs again, so why not find them a new home? You can make money by selling your CDs online using a buyback service or simply by using a classifieds site like Craigslist. But the money-making potential doesn’t end there. You can also sell DVDs and video games the same way.

Turning a hobby into a business

If you like to bake, do gardening or paint, you should also consider selling your creations. Making a little extra money for your trip from your hobby is easy to do because you already have all of the supplies and tools that you need. And you’ll actually be having fun while you make money because you’re doing something you love.

Rent a room in your house

An extra space that you have in your home is a missed opportunity to make money if you’re not using it. Especially if you have an extra bedroom, you should post on a site like Craigslist or Gumtree to find a roommate. The rent money that you will receive will be more than enough to pay for your holiday; even better than that, it will be a steady source of extra income.

Become a film extra

Have you ever dreamed of being a superstar? Well, signing up for paid work as an extra on a film set, you may not see your name in lights just yet, but it could be a start. Fortunately, being an extra is also a great side job to pick up every once in a while (like on weekends). An easy way to find work is through the site Uni-versal Extras, which posts jobs for background extras on film and television productions as well as for photo shoots for adverts. You could make up to £80 a day.

After you begin to make money, the key is to put it away! Because once you put this much effort into a great holiday, you’ll want to take along every penny you can.

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  1. Kris @ BalancingMoneyandLife says

    June 19, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    I really should sign up to be an extra, there is a lot of film work where I live. I even saw a fellow I work with featured in a TV movie I was watching – kinda cool! As for renting out a room, our ad went up on Sunday. No bites yet, but I will keep posting until we get someone.
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  2. [email protected] says

    June 19, 2012 at 8:35 pm

    It looks like I might have three lodgers moving in – so plans are afoot to turn my double into a twin LOL.

    Things are heading in the right direction – Woop!!

    Congrats on getting certified BTW – well done!!
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  3. femmefrugality says

    June 23, 2012 at 8:31 pm

    My sibling was an extra in the new batman movie…so excited for it to come out so I can look for him! They’ve been shooting a lot of movies in my town, Pittsburgh, recently. But in the past we’ve had nothing. I guess it would depend on your location to determine if this was a practical idea for side income or not.
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