{"id":3930,"date":"2018-01-17T02:21:50","date_gmt":"2018-01-17T02:21:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=3930"},"modified":"2018-01-17T02:21:50","modified_gmt":"2018-01-17T02:21:50","slug":"turning-your-cants-into-cans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/turning-your-cants-into-cans\/","title":{"rendered":"Turning your Can\u2019ts into Cans"},"content":{"rendered":"

2018 has just started and we\u2019re pretty sure that you\u2019re already looking forward to many exciting events \u2013\u00a0dream getaways, artists\u2019 concerts, shopping and more. Fulfilling these goals means having the funds to realize them.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s no surprise that saving money remains a\u00a0top priority for\u00a0 Filipinos<\/a>. While saving is important, there are many things you can do to earn extra cash \u2013 one of which is selling online. This doesn\u2019t require too much time and effort if you use the right tools.<\/p>\n

To help you out, here are some tips on how to fund your goals this 2018 with Carousell.<\/p>\n

Declutter for extra cash<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

As the saying goes, \u201cone man\u2019s trash is another man\u2019s treasure\u201d.<\/p>\n

From preloved clothes to accessories to old books, you can turn your unused stuff into cash by selling on Carousell. According to Carousell\u2019s internal data, an average user in the Philippines earns up to 24,000 PHP in a year.<\/p>\n

No idea where to start? According to Carousell\u2019s search data, here are the top items users search for in the top categories.<\/p>\n

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  • Preloved fashion
    \n<\/b>Filipinos love high fashion brands like\u00a0Zara<\/i>,\u00a0Topshop<\/i>\u00a0and\u00a0Nike<\/i>.<\/li>\n
  • Gadgets and electronics
    \n<\/b>\u201ciPhone\u201d was searched for 400,000 times in 2017 and the most popular model is the iPhone 6.<\/b><\/li>\n
  • Health and Beauty
    \n<\/b>The top 10 items that received the most offers were all makeup products. Trending brands include\u00a0Colourpop<\/i>,\u00a0Maybelline<\/i>\u00a0and\u00a0Benefit<\/i>.<\/b><\/li>\n
  • Books
    \n<\/b>Most popular authors are Lang Leav, Nicholas Sparks and Jenny Han<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Set a goal to work towards<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

    Failing to plan is planning to fail.\u00a0<\/span>While you may have many things you\u2019ll like to achieve this year, you\u2019ll need to prioritize. Goal setting helps you stay focused on the short-term and motivates you in the long-term.
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    Sell before you upgrade<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

    Let\u2019s face it \u2013 trends evolve and change every year. There\u2019s always going to be a new gadget or hot item on the market. You may be tempted to spend, however, you don\u2019t need to burn holes into your pockets for the latest trend.<\/p>\n

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    Turn a hobby into side-income<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

    Wouldn\u2019t it be nice to do what you love and earn from it?\u00a0Don\u2019t let your passion and talents sleep throughout the year. Wake it up and use it to earn extra cash.<\/p>\n

    Find a niche market<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

    Have a niche interest like collecting books, toys or vintage items?\u00a0<\/span>Find your fellow hobbyists on Carousell. Sell or trade items with like-minded people in the community.<\/p>\n

    Better now than never<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

    It\u2019s never too late to start on setting your goals.<\/p>\n

    This 2018, achieving your goals is as easy as snapping a photo, listing and selling on Carousell.\u00a0This is the perfect opportunity for you to clear out your things to make room for meaningful experiences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    A guide to funding your 2018 goals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3931,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[1958,1774,1373],"class_list":["post-3930","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-opinions","tag-extra-cash","tag-hobby","tag-tips"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3930","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3930"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3930\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3932,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3930\/revisions\/3932"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3931"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3930"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3930"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3930"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}