With Christmas rapidly approaching, I thought that I would post some of the ideas that I use to get a little extra cash or gift cards. I know many of you already know about these. What ideas or suggestions do you have? Let me know. (I need all the help I can get...I shop way to much for presents at Christmas!!)
If you don't mind filling out surveys, you might want to try SurveySavvy. You get paid for every survey you fill out. If you don't qualify, you get registered for a giveaway from Survey Savvy. You do get money from referral surveys too. The nice thing about this site is you can request a check anytime you have money in your account. You don't have to wait until you reach a certain amount. I don't make a ton, but I get a tank of gas a couple of times a year.
If you are interested, here is the link:
https://www.surveysavvy.com/?id=1548123&action=join
Inbox dollars pays .01 or .02 cents for each e-mail you open. They pay $1.00 or more for surveys and you can get cash back IF you order stuff online through them. There is a $5.00 sign up bonus. They pay in check when you reach $25.00 or $30.00. It takes a lot of e-mails, but really I just open them and then close them. It takes no time at all.
http://www.inboxdollars.com/?r=spdsgrl
Hits 4 Pay works like Inbox Dollars, but I think that it takes longer open each e-mail. (I do it while on Gather or surfing the internet.) The good news is that they have a $10.00 sign on bonus and pay out at $25.00. They do send all of them to you in one e-mail though, so it cuts down on e-mail in your inbox. They pay by PAYPAL, so if you don't want to use paypal, skip this one.
http://www.hits4pay.com/members/index.cgi?spdsgrl
My Points is my favorite. You get points for opening e-mails, shopping on line or taking advantge of offers. You earn gift cards with your points. I am getting ready to get a $50.00 Barnes and Noble card soon. You can get points for referring friends, but there is no link to that. If you want to refer your friends, you need to send them and e-mail.
If you have kids and want to save for college, don't forget about UPromise. It gives you cash back on things you buy to save for college. You can register your grocery cards or pharmacy cards. If you don't have a 529 college plan, you just request that they send you the check instead. You can save for your own kids, your grandkids or even a friends kids. Once you register your cards and things, you can simply forget about it and watch the pennies add up. We have saved a couple hundred dollars. It won't go far for college, but every little bit helps!!
AND... For the kids...
Weekly Reader has a site for the kids and teens to earn points for prizes or gift cards. My son LOVES his WRINSIDERS. If you want to join, http://www.wrinsiders.com is the place to go. If you don't mind, he Daniel gets credit if his friends join. His Referral Code: NOSETACKLE99121 (Thanks...I know he will be happy). He is working on a $50.00 AMEX gift card and he is over half way there. (He may have to settle for the $20.00 Wamart card that he has enough points for!!)
www.kidzeyes.com or www.teenseyes.com are great places. The kids earn money for surveys that are easy and kid friendly. The kids earn point for them. 1 point equals .01 cent. Surveys are worth from 50 to 2000 points. (Parents are sometimes given surveys and ALL the kids are credited with the points) My oldest has $90.00 in his account right now. The parents always get to see what the kids are being sent. You can request a check any time they have more than $10.00 (which doesn't take long). My youngest loves the yogurt surveys because they send him a coupon for free yogurt and pay him.
Of course, www.Netwinner.com and www.Moolah.com are always fun, but they require time and luck. If you want a moolah invitation, just let me know. I will send you one.
I hope that these help you all earn enough for a tank of gas, a pizza for the family or one small Christmas gift. Every little bit helps!! What other ones do you know about?
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Comments: 41
I do several survey sites. One of my favorite sites is quizpoints. You can get points for taking surveys or filling out offers. You can do a survey everyday, and they offer bonus points if you complete at least 15 in one month. They pay with paypal or giftcards, and the payout is SUPER fast. I requested a giftcard on a Friday morning, and it was in my mailbox the following Tuesday. :) Here's my referral link.
http://www.quizpoints.com/dollar.asp?ref=88146
Mypoints is great. I just wish the pending points would post faster.
Hits4Pay is slow to get to cashout status. I have been with them about a month and still not any closer to cashout.
Netwinner is okay if you have a lot of time on your hands.
You did not mention Treasure Trooper or FusionCash? I like those two because they seem to accumulate lots of money in a reasonable amount of time.
Mary - I didn't know about the other sites. Do you have referral links?
The hits4pay sounds awesome, I've also been on mypoints for a couple moneys.
http://www.fusioncash.net/?ref=kuehmary
http://www.treasuretrooper.com/328628
and I would also try Quick Rewards because there is no minimum cashout but the money is small.
http://www.quickrewards.net/?r=!F94VXV35D5HZ6
Good luck and tell me if you need anything else!
I just paid off my last credit card and am debt free and not going back there again.
I did the Dave Ramsey thing and got debt free.
thanks. i didn't know about the kids sites