A few extra pennies come in handy, especially at this time of the year
If the expense of Christmas has left a burning hole in your purse then you'll be looking for quick and easy ways to make money.
After surfing the web and doing our research, we've come up with a few ways that could help you generate a bit of extra cash to tie you over until payday!
Recycle old cds, dvds, games, mobile phones
If you've got piles of old clutter taking up space under beds or on bookkshelves, dedicate a day and have a huge clearout of your old stuff. Flogging cds and dvds online is easy and though you might only get paid a small amount per item, if you've got stacks full of old gear it could amount to a fair bit of cash in return!
Even old mobile phones and ipods which don't switch on or work properly could be recycled for cash.
Selling antiques
More popular now than ever, antique tv prgrammes have caused a frenzy amongst eager sellers who think they might have an old family heirloom that's worth a small fortune. You might not have a thousand pound item, but how do you know until you get it valued?
Websites such as valuemystuff.com charge you to send a photogrpah of an item to them and an antiques expert will get back to you with a value within 48 hours. If you've got old china or pottery that you dislike, it could be worth you finding out if it's worth any money.
Recycle clothes
Every now and again we all need a wardrobe clearout. But what do you do with your unwanted items? Instead of throwing them away next time, have a hunt online if you could sell them for pennies.
Once you've set up an account with a website such as Clothes Agency and arrange a payment method, you can become an online seller. You can either pay per item listed, or pay a fixed amount each month and list as many items as you like.
Or, there's recycling sites which will give you cash in return for any unwanted items which are still in a good, wearable condition. Hunt about on the internet for a good one as some even come to your house to collect so you don't have to go out your front door!
Become a mystery shopper
The amount you make from doing this depends on the agency. Some pay in cash whilst others might offer you vouchers but if you're looking to add to your income and have some spare time on your hands, this is a great option. You'll be employed to visit a retailer or food outlet to secretly test their products and rate their service.
Advance your blog
Trendy bloggers all over the world have began making money through using advertising on their sites. Hard work to start with and it may not provide a lot of money, but the more you blog, the more popular you become, the more people visit your and site and the more money you could possibly make!
Alexandra Baracskai