Kim Komando
Make money online for gifts 

Q. Hi Kim. I love your show and listen every Saturday night here in California. I have a long list of gadgets to buy this Christmas, but I don't want to rack up a big credit card bill. Do you know of any ways to earn some quick pocket money online?

-Darlene from Los Angeles, CA, listens to my national radio show in her hometown on KABC 790 AM 

A. That's a great question, Darlene. It's hard to avoid the temptations of the holidays. 

Many people indulge in too many sweets, which is bad for the waistline. And many put too many gifts on their credit cards, which is bad for the bottom line. 

There are some interesting new ways to earn extra pocket money thanks to the Internet and smartphones. 

It's important to be wary of scams, however, whenever you try to snag work through the Internet. Always remember that legitimate operations won't ask you for money or promise extravagant paychecks. 

If you're the type of person whose friends look to for fashion and shopping recommendations, you can earn pocket money by using social media to drive traffic to online retailers. 

For years, bloggers have been receiving rewards from marketers for favorably mentioning new products to readers. The model is being extended to posters on Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter and other social networks… 

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