{"id":9808,"date":"2022-12-06T14:16:02","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T22:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.surveyjunkie.com\/blog\/?p=9808"},"modified":"2022-12-06T14:19:22","modified_gmt":"2022-12-06T22:19:22","slug":"10-little-known-ways-to-cover-holiday-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.surveyjunkie.com\/blog\/10-little-known-ways-to-cover-holiday-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Little-Known Ways to Cover Holiday Costs"},"content":{"rendered":"

The holiday season comes with a hefty price tag. Between holiday shopping, family get-togethers, and travel, costs rack up quickly. With inflation rising, <\/span>half of the U.S. population (51%) is cutting back on other areas of spending to save for holiday gift shopping this year, according to a recent Survey Junkie poll.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now that the season\u2019s biggest sales are behind us, you might still be looking for other ways to cover costs. Fortunately, there\u2019s a wealth of ways to save money or earn a little extra this holiday season so that your gift list doesn\u2019t swallow your savings. And you\u2019ve come to the right place for them!<\/span><\/p>\n

Through these little-known ways to cover holiday costs, you can cross off the last item on your gift list with confidence and spend your holiday season with a little less financial stress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Download Cashback and Coupon Apps<\/b><\/h2>\n

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With cashback and coupon apps, you can reduce your bill while placing a little money back in your wallet . You\u2019ll rarely find yourself paying full price for gifts. Here are a couple you might want to check out.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gone are the days of coupon clipping, but <\/span>Coupons.com<\/span><\/a> comes with an app where you can essentially link your store loyalty program to their coupons. They manage the grocery store coupons for you so that you\u2019re done with paper. It\u2019s that easy!<\/span><\/p>\n

RetailMeNot<\/span><\/a> is another great coupon finder when you are shopping online or in-person. I use their app all the time while holiday shopping. Not only can you unearth 20% – 30% coupons, but you can also get larger and more expensive free gifts with purchases at stores like Sephora.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Take Paid Surveys<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Another way to earn holiday savings for your family gift list, get-together groceries or train tickets is to join a survey site. These companies pay you to take surveys for them and your answers serve as market research for some of the world\u2019s most popular brands and products..<\/span><\/p>\n

To ease the stress of holiday spending, try <\/span>Survey Junkie<\/span><\/a>. It\u2019s one of the most trusted brands for paid surveys and has a community of more than 20 million members. While people rely on Survey Junkie to earn extra cash and gift cards all year long, many members use their rewards to cover holiday expenses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s free to join and all you need to do to get started is create an account and fill out your profile with your demographic information. Your daily survey matches appear on your dashboard.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You can earn as much as $40 monthly if you complete three surveys daily, adding extra cushion for your holiday shopping. You can redeem for cash via PayPal or bank transfer, or get paid via gift cards to major retailers like Amazon, Target, Walmart, Sephora, and more to buy presents for your family.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Taking paid surveys in your spare time is a great way to earn extra cash for holiday expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Buy Gifts in Bulk<\/b><\/h2>\n

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If you keep an eye out while shopping, you can spot amazing deals, many of which come in bulk. I just bought three packages of five hand lotion tubes at Costco for $11 each with a great coupon deal. That\u2019s almost $2 per tube.<\/span><\/p>\n

And I\u2019m not alone. The majority of Survey Junkie members with wholesale club memberships (71%) said they\u2019re planning on using their membership perks during the holiday shopping season to save money.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some bulk items sure to come in handy during the holiday season:<\/span><\/p>\n