Christmas Money Saving Guide (Nov/Dec 2013) | Page 11

3. EARN EXTRA MONEY

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Get a part time job in the run up to Christmas

For retailers, pubs, restaurants and courier companies the next two months make up a massive proportion of their work for the year. As the demand for their services peaks they take on extra staff to cover this, and pay them well for the work.

You could earn up to £10 per hour plus tips in these sectors. This could add up to £1000+ between now and Christmas if you work one day at the weekends, or a couple of nights per week.

It may seem like a struggle to get an extra job but if it means you dont have to pay off your credit card for the next six months then maybe its worth the sacrifice.

The work in these sort of places is quite relaxed and a great way to meet new people. You will also get an extra Christmas Party to go to this year!!

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Get paid to switch your bank account

Many banks are incentivising people to switch their current accounts to them - which is basically FREE money!

The government has just changed the system to make it easier for people to move banks - meaning you dont have

to get involved in moving your Direct Debits etc - the banks do it for you.

So when its so easy, spend a few minutes filling in the forms (all basic details) and you will get a cash bonus!

The best deal we found at the moment is at halifax.co.uk where they give you £100 in cash, and complete everything for you within 7 days.