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Ten quick ways to make cash



 Ten quick ways to make cash before January pay day including £40 for watching TV

Families will be feeling the pinch in January after an expensive Christmas, and with the cost of living crisis grappling the UK, many will be looking for extra ways to make cash

Having a little bit extra in your wallet may go a long way for millions of households who are battling against a cost of living crisis.

For most people, earning a bit of extra money - especially if you only do it now and again - means you won’t pay tax on anything you earn.

There are plenty of ways to make cash online

But you may have to start paying tax if you do it regularly and are reselling for a profit, or if you already have income from self-employment.

You don't have to report the first £1,000 you earn from self-employment or selling goods for profit.

1. Fill in surveys online

There are plenty of survey websites out there that will pay you for simply giving your opinion on a whole range of topics, from sport to TV shows and even food.

Sometimes you'll be paid just a few pence for one answer surveys, going up to a few pounds for longer questionnaires.

Most of the time, you'll often need to build up points that you can then convert into money via PayPal or even vouchers.

2. Watch videos online

You'll be paid in Swagbucks points (shortened to SBs) which can then be redeemed for gift cards or cash.

The gift cards they offer come from over 1,500 retailers, including Amazon, iTunes and Tesco.

Money Saving Expert says typical earnings for someone using Swagbucks each month is around £25.

3. Get paid to Google

You get paid if you click on one of these results, usually between 4p and 15p - and sometimes as much as £1.

Of course, as you're only making a few pence each time, it can take a while for your earnings to add up - but it's not bad considering you're literally being paid to browse the internet.

Any cash made is paid to you via Paypal, with can be transferred into your main current account.

4. Get paid to watch TV

Take part in a focus group to earn some extra moneyYou can attend face-to-face research groups, fill in surveys online from home - or do both.

You'll get at least £40 for face-to-face group discussions, while online surveys typically pay £1 to £3 depending on how long they are.

You can get paid via a bank transfer, PayPal or gift vouchers.

5. Use cashback sites

Cashback sites do exactly as the name suggests.

You'll get money back for a qualifying shop when you provide proof of a receipt, and as long as you click a link from a cashback website.

Once you've built up your earnings - which can take a few weeks to clear in your cashback account - you can then transfer the money to your bank.

6. Have a clear out

If you've got unwanted Christmas presents, or anything in the attic that is gathering dust, then you could make easy money by selling it.

There are free ways to list your goods for sale online.

7. Sell your rubbish

They say one man's rubbish is another man's treasure... and it's true: you can sell everything from toilet rolls to wine corks online.

Many wine corks are listed on eBay as being ideal for craft and wedding decorations, with some sellers offering 50 used corks for £5.

And Martin Lewis' website MoneySavingExpert found toilet rolls were selling for as much as 14p on eBay, with over 152 bundles being sold in a three-month period.

Several supermarkets have launched reverse vending machines were you can bring back plastic goods in exchange for vouchers.

Sainsbury’s will pay you 5p for every plastic bottle or drinks, while Iceland launched a similar trial which pays customers in vouchers worth 10p.

8. Rent out stuff you don’t use

From your driveway to your spare room, you could be making money by renting out anything at home that you're not using.

9. Start a side hustle

Whatever your passion is, you could see if you can make extra cash after hours from your day job by starting a side hustle.

Perhaps you're particularly arty, or maybe you like making YouTube videos or blogging.

Some people also make cash from baking or from even writing books and self-publishing them.

You never know, it could be the start of a new career if you start to make serious cash from it - although again, remember to check any tax implications.

10. Enter competitions

Some online and magazine competitions are completely free to enter - so if you're feeling lucky, it doesn't hurt to have a go.

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