30 Ways to Make Extra Money for the Holidays (Greatest Hits)

Looking to make extra money for Christmas and need a holiday side hustle?

The fastest options are seasonal retail work, delivery apps like Amazon Flex, and paid research studies. If you’d rather work for yourself, holiday services like Christmas light installation, gift wrapping, and family photo sessions are in peak demand right now.

You’re not alone, either. Shoppers planned to spend about $890 per person on the holidays last year, according to the National Retail Federation.

In this post, I’ll share our top side hustle picks to make extra money for the holidays. These winter side hustles were selected based on:

My 15+ years of side hustle experience

100s of interviews with side hustle entrepreneurs 

Schedule flexibility and earning power

Ready? Let’s do it.

Full Show Notes: 30 Ways to Make Extra Money for the Holidays

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