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It’s always been important to have an emergency fund – a stash of cash that you can get your hands on – but it’s even more important now with the rising cost of living putting household finances under strain.
Check this infographic out! It gives you ideas on how you can create extra cash.
As well as being able to boost your emergency savings to cope with unexpected expenses you could
Whether it’s an old laptop you no longer use, the designer dress you’ve worn once or a bike that’s sat in your shed for years, the chances are you have many unused things that you could sell for cash.
A recent estimate suggests that the average person in the UK has around £2,250 of unwanted stuff.
Use the list below to do an audit of your possessions to discover what you could sell.
It’s easy these days to sell things by using reputable online apps and websites.
Selling platforms are either generalist, in that you can sell virtually anything on them, or they specialise in selling a particular category of item – such as cars or clothes.
Generalist selling platforms include Facebook marketplace, Gumtree, eBay, Preloved, Shpock, and NextDoor
WeBuyBooks is great for selling books, DVDs, CDs and computer games.
Sites that are great for selling clothes include Vinted, Depop and Hardly Ever Worn It
If it’s mobile phones and other electronic gadgets you’re looking to sell, check out Mazuma and ecoATM.
The easiest, quickest and safest method to sell a car is to one of the immediate cash buying companies. These include Webuyanycar, Motorway, and Carwow. Keep in mind though that you’re unlikely to get the highest price through this route.
Advertising your car to private buyers can often get a higher price, but the downside is it might take longer for a sale. You also need to be very careful that the buyer is legitimate. Exchange & Mart and Auto Trader are the largest online vehicle advertising platforms.
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So, what are you waiting for?
Carry out an audit of things you could sell, put details of them on your chosen app or website, wait for buyers to contact you and watch the cash flow in.
Remember, when it comes to your money, focus on making progress, not attaining perfection.
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