{"type":"document","data":{"id":"a33cbb63-5183-4217-8f11-1edd3de3d0df","localeString":"en-GB","publishDate":"2026-04-16T12:02:57.126+02:00","contentType":"onecms:campaignPage","hasMacro":false,"flexPageMetadata":{"afmBanner":false,"robotInstruction":{"noIndex":false,"noFollow":false},"description":"We can all feel the recent price increases in our wallets; you probably do too. To ease the pain a little, we’ve put together a few practical tips."},"mainHeaderZone":{"componentType":"campaignHeader","coreHeader":{"body":"We can all feel the recent price increases in our wallets; you probably do too. To ease the pain a little, we’ve put together a few practical tips.\r\n\r\nMost important of all? Don’t leave money on the table if you’re entitled to it and see what else you can do to increase your income. Keep in mind that some extra earnings need to be declared in your income tax return. Earning extra money can also affect any benefits you receive.","headerImage":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/b10a3c8f-93e0-4e65-ad18-fb2c9213472d/Bags-of-juiced-oranges","type":"image","width":5568,"altTextEN":"\"\"","altTextNL":"\"\"","altTextFR":"\"\"","altTextDE":"\"\"","original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/23f3c2b33ba6bedb/original/Bags-of-juiced-oranges.jpg","extension":"jpg"},"campaignTitle":{"primaryTitle":"Generate more income"},"subtitle":"5 Tips to earn some extra money"},"backLink":{"textLink":{"url":"/en/personal/financial-health/save","text":"Save"}}},"flexZone":{"flexComponents":[{"componentType":"paragraph","title":"Tip 1: check whether you're entitled to benefits","richBody":{"value":"

Housing benefits, healthcare allowance, sports funds, or special social assistance, there are many financial support schemes available if your income isn’t very high. These are often provided by the Tax Authority or your local municipality and are meant to supplement your income. This can make a big difference financially! 

However, not everyone knows how to find these schemes. For example, almost 1 in 9 people miss out on healthcare allowance, and 1 in 8 don’t claim housing benefit.
Make sure this doesn’t happen to you and check which benefits you can apply for. We’re happy to help, for example, with our handy Benefits Check.

Read more about the benefits here.

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Take a look in your shed, storage room or attic for items you no longer use but that are still in good condition. You can easily sell these. You earn some extra cash, and you make someone else happy. Plus, it helps clear up some space! There are plenty of online platforms where you can sell second‑hand items, such as Marktplaats. Facebook is also a popular option, especially through local buying and selling groups.

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This tip is similar to the second one. Go through your wardrobe and, if you have children, theirs as well. Do you have clothes you no longer wear but that still look good? Clothing, as well as shoes, bags and accessories, can easily be sold online via platforms like Marktplaats, Facebook or the Vinted app. 

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Do you have a spare room? Consider renting it out, for example to a student or through Airbnb. This can be a good way to earn extra income.

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You might have some time in the evenings or on weekends to earn a little extra for your job. This could be something related to your work, but also one of your hobbies or interests.

Do you enjoy working with children? Think about babysitting or homework tutoring. Are you good at playing the guitar? Offer guitar lessons. Do you love gardening? Help someone who no longer can or doesn’t have the time.

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