We all know how tough it can be to raise a family on a budget.

Summer vacations drain you.

School shopping sucks you dry.

Make extra money

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Thanksgiving dinner empties your wallet.

And somehow youve got to fulfill holiday gift lists.

Get started with everything on this list this month, and you could be $850 richer this year.

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Pretty cool, right?

Probably not as good as youd like.

It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.

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But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?

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Its already paid its users more than $56 million.

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it’s possible for you to sell virtually anything onLetgo.

This intuitive app lets you snap a photo and upload your item in less than 30 seconds.

Set a goal of making $50, and start digging through your closet!

Put that to use to earn some extra cash!

As apartner driver with Uber, youre an independent contractor.

You set your own schedule and drive as much or as little as you want.

Set yourself a small goal to earn about $50 and drive a few shifts each month.

That little bit could be enough to cover gifts for the holidays.

One of my favorites isEbates, the cash-back shopping site.

Itsgiving away $10 gift cards if you sign-upas a new member and earn your first cash-back rebate.

you might choose either a $10 Target, Walmart, Macys, or Kohls gift card.

You do have to wait 30 days.

But, its free money so can you really complain?

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Have you ever tried mystery shopping?

For example, there was a Subway mystery shop in my area paying $8.

Regardless, it was still like getting a free lunch, so Ill take it!

It sounds appealing right?

Check it out here!