Everyone knows having a job is the most reliable way to earn a living, but did you know there are easy ways to make money doing the things you already do every day, like surfing the internet and shopping? You can get the most out of your smart phone and your time by using some of these apps.
Google Opinion Rewards is simple to use and works for both apple or android. Once the app is downloaded to your phone, it gives you customized surveys depending on where you go and where you’ve been. These quick surveys often take just seconds to fill out and leave you with actual money deposited in your Google or PayPal account. If you went out to a plaza earlier that evening and went shopping at a Walmart that was near a Lowes, the survey may ask you which store you visited and if you made a purchase. Your answers can yield anywhere from 10 cents to over a dollar, and these add up to Google Play movies, games, apps, and books, or whatever you want if you have the discipline to let the cash accumulate before you spend it. SwagBucks can deposit money in PayPal or pay in gifts cards to places like Amazon and Wal-Mart for completing surveys, using the internet, and shopping.
Any time you’re going to make a purchase at an online retailer, do a quick search and take advantage of any coupons available for a percentage off or free shipping. I usually type the store name and the word “coupon” into a search engine. For instance I did a search for Bed Bath and Beyond coupons and got hits for Coupons.com and Retailmenot.com. These sites give me an idea of the popularity of each coupon code, so I can determine if it’s going to work or not. You can also sign up for text and email coupons from stores you regularly use. Bed Bath and Beyond sends out several 20% off coupons a year, and Bath and Body Works sends coupons and sale alerts.
Rebate apps like Ibotta and Ebates give you reimbursements just for shopping for all the things you’d normally buy. You simply download the app, look to see what stores are offering rebates, and once you shop, upload the receipt via your phone. Rebates are then deposited in PayPal or Venmo.
You can get paid to help people with their chores while you’re out doing your own. Instacart pays you to shop for others on a flexible schedule. You could earn some extra cash while you’re already out running errands by shopping for and delivering someone else’s groceries. TaskRabbit lets you get paid for everything from being a handyperson to shopping for groceries.
You might not be able to quit your day job by using these apps, but you’ll earn extra cash to rent movies, buy lunch, or tuck away for a rainy day.