Recover from Holiday Spending with These Resources

There’s nothing better than finding the perfect gift for your loved ones. But with holiday gifting and parties, you probably find yourself shelling out more money than usual.

This time of year can easily throw your budget off track. So, our friends over at The Penny Hoarder are here to help!

1. How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed

Sometimes you can’t help buying a few gifts with a credit card. If you’re not careful, those purchases can add up quickly. This post tells you exactly how to pay off credit card debt if you’re feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. It goes through options such as consolidation loans, debt management programs and settling your debt with collectors.

2. These Companies Will Send You $1,000+ in Free Coupons

This article covers companies that will give you tons of free coupons. A few examples: Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Kellogg’s and Pampers. Who wouldn’t want free crescent rolls?!  

3. A Unique Way to Make Money on Amazon: How I Earn $1,500 a Month

One way to combat spending more money than usual is to take up a side gig and earn extra money. This post was written by a contributor who makes $1,500 extra per month selling products on Amazon. Here’s his complete guide to selling on Amazon Private Label — you’ll learn how to get started and the steps it takes to start earning cash!

4. 32 Legitimate Ways to Make Money at Home

As I mentioned above, making money is a great way to fill the gap of what you spent on gifts. This post has a whole list of ways you can earn money from home. Most of them are pretty easy, such as taking surveys or earning cash back on groceries. You won’t get rich with these methods, but every extra dollar helps!

5. Here’s What to Do If You’re Broke to Get Your Finances on Track

Still looking for some ways to keep your budget on track? Then this post is for you. It covers 13 things to do if you’ve run out of money. From negotiating your bills to selling plasma to calling 2-1-1 for help, this post is sure to have something for everyone. Jacquelyn Pica is a staff writer at The Penny Hoarder. Find her on Twitter at @JacquelynTPH.