Three easy side hustles to earn extra money January if your budget is stretched to the max

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BUDGETS are often stretched to the max in January and the next payday can still feel quite a long way off.

If you need some extra money, there are a few ways that can help line your pocket.

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Three clever ways to earn extra money in January if your budget is stretched to the max

Try one of these options for a cash boost . . . 

ANSWER THIS: You can make money for giving your opinions on TV shows. Sign up to theviewers.co.uk and you can earn up to £10 for online surveys.

Or you can also fill out more general surveys to earn cash whenever you have a bit of spare time. Try registering with qmee.com or yougov.co.uk. Amounts vary but you could expect to get up to £6 for a well-paid single survey.

InboxPounds is another company that pays for surveys as well as other simple tasks such as searching the web and is currently offering a £1 sign-up bonus at inboxpounds.co.uk.

MAKE A SWITCH: You can get a free cash bonus by simply switching to a new bank account. Nationwide Building Society is currently offering £175 to switch to its FlexDirect, FlexPlus or FlexAccount current accounts.

Or First Direct is also offering £175 to those who open a 1st Account.
You will also usually need to switch through the Current Account Switch Service to get the sum. There are certain terms and conditions that need to be met in order to qualify for free cash. And you should make sure the account suits your needs.

USE YOUR ASSETS: If you’ve got a spare parking space on your drive or land, you can rent it out and make some extra cash.

There are plenty of platforms to match you with people commuting or travelling and looking for somewhere to keep their motor.

Try YourParkingSpace app or JustPark. Just remember that any earnings over £1,000 a year need to be declared to HMRC.

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