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Here are some overlooked options thatcan help cover holiday purchases.

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People with photography skills and a knack for setting up anattractive holiday photo opportunitycan capitalize on this idea.

Advertise your setup on social media to get bookings.

Consider setting prices below what you normally would to entice buyers and make quick sales.

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After, all the items were just sitting around gathering dust.

Avoid cashing in your change at Coinstar due to the high service fees.

If you belong to a credit union, many offerfree coin-counting machines.

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Play the Grinch

Invest in a Grinch costume and offer your services to families with unsuspecting children.

You could also draw, laminate and cut out Grinch footprints to leave behind as a clue.

Start by using your rewards card to make holiday purchases and earn points or cash back on those transactions.

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However, see to it that your purchases dont exceed the amount of rewards you already have.

Next, redeem your existing rewards to apply as a credit to your account.

However, plan ahead because it can take up to 48 hours for email delivery.

Dont expect to get the exact amount thats on the gift card, though; CardCash takes a cut.

Consider Taking Advantage of Skip-a-Payment Deals

Consider this option carefully because it may not be worth it.

Skipping a payment can be helpful to free up extra cash to fund holiday purchases.

However, interest does continue to accrue, which could make your last payment slightly higher.

Additionally, there may be a minimal fee for this service.

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