Want to make a little extra money with barely any effort? I’ve got a super simple tip for you.
Money tip: 7 apps that pay for your opinions and time
A little extra cash is always welcome, no matter your financial situation. You can use your free time to make money with little more than your smartphone and an internet connection.
Ever considered being an online juror? How about testing products and websites? If you’re a good listener, you can transcribe audio. Tap or click here for more exciting ways to make money from home.
Passive income apps are ideal for people too busy for more involved side hustles. You can spend as much or as little time as you want and supplement your income. We’ve put together some apps for you to check out.
1. QuickThoughts
QuickThoughts is an app for Android and iOS devices that rewards you with iTunes gift cards for taking surveys and polls. There are thousands to choose from, ranging from quick tasks to longer questionnaires encompassing hundreds of topics. You can select one on the go or use your location to find GPS-based activities, such as restaurant reviews.
Rewards are immediately added to your account balance when you complete a survey. Each survey rewards up to $3, and local activities pay up to $5. Once you hit your first $10, you can redeem it for a gift card. The amount you earn from surveys matches the gift card’s value. There’s no limit to how much you can redeem.
2. InboxDollars
InboxDollars pays you to complete surveys and polls, search the web, watch videos, read emails, complete offers, play games and shop online. The Android app offers all these options, while the iOS app is limited to surveys.
Once you reach $30 in your account, you can redeem it for a check or gift card. You can also have the money sent to your PayPal account. There’s a $5 signup bonus for new users. InboxDollars is available for Android and iOS devices.
Quick and easy ways to save money shopping on Amazon
Even if you’re not an Amazon fan, you can’t deny how easy it is to find just about anything you want. That includes, of course, gifts.
There’s also account security to consider. You should remove your Amazon public profile, for one. Tap or click for five security steps every Amazon shopper should take.
SwiftTok: Here’s something you can talk to your kids about that will give you instant cred. TikTok now has custom features just for Taylor Swift fans. “Swifties” can earn rewards like a limited-edition profile frame by completing Swift-themed app challenges over several weeks. I named my Roomba “Taylor Swiffer.”
$1,000,000 prize
Through the Microsoft Rewards sweepstakes program. Use their products, like Bing, Edge (a sacrifice, I know) and Xbox Game Pass for points. You can earn up to 200 entries. Sign up here for five. Bing is like store-brand cereal; it barely does the job, and you never want it again.
Taking surveys to earn money? Don't fall for scams out to get your info
The new year is upon us, and what better way to get a headstart than to bring in some extra cash? There are several ways to go about this, from selling your old stuff to renting out your property. Tap or click here for five ways to save and make money in 2023.
Here's how much Amazon will pay to collect more of your data
Do you know that your personal information is more valuable to cybercriminals than your credit card info? It can be. Tap or click here to see 10 accounts more valuable to cybercriminals than your credit card.
Knowing that, would you allow Amazon to track your online activity for a small fee? The company started a new program designed to learn your habits to provide more specific targeted ads.
Smoke and mirrors: The fourth bitcoin “halving” just slashed mining rewards in half — from 6.25 to 3.125 per block. Translation: Bitcoin will become 50% harder to find. This is the oldest marketing trick in the book. As it gets rarer, it becomes more valuable, and more people buy in at that increased price … until they stop buying altogether and it all crashes. Remember: The intrinsic value of bitcoin is exactly zero.
Online shoppers: How to get cash back when you buy
The first online purchase was in 1994. Since then, digital shopping has exploded in popularity. Statista predicts e-commerce sales will hit $6.5 trillion by 2023. Tap or click here to save money with this handy online shopping comparison tool.
Apple just pulled down an app that helps you spot fake Amazon reviews - after Amazon asked
Across several online stores, fake reviews or paying people for a good word has become an increasing problem. The issue is prevalent on Amazon, where a dozen or so companies were recently caught in a “reviews for rewards” scheme.
Amazon will pay you to share your receipts – Here's how it works
It’s astonishing to see how Amazon has grown over the past decade. Back in 2010, it was already a top-performing e-commerce platform. And now, it’s one of the biggest companies on Earth — and its growth during COVID-19 has only cemented its place at the top.
Hidden danger in your browser: Remove these extensions
One of the best things about a flexible browser is how easy it is to add new features. This is mostly thanks to extensions — the small apps that run inside your browser.
But as good as many extensions are, not every program has your best interest in mind. Security researchers have actually found several extensions that spied on users or acted like malware. Tap or click here to see how 100 or more extensions were caught snooping on users.
Samsung Money vs. Apple Card: Which Big Tech card wins?
Do you remember the days of swiping your credit card at a store to pay for purchases? It feels like those times are long gone now that COVID-19 has changed the way we live and shop. These days, physical credit cards can be an afterthought — it’s all about digital and contactless payments instead.
5 things to consider before closing a credit card account
Like many of us, you’ve probably been doing a lot of excess online shopping while stuck at home. It might be time to limit your purchasing, and you can do that by closing some of your credit cards.
But it’s not as simple as just cutting up the cards. You need to properly close a credit card account down to keep it from negatively affecting your credit score — which can happen anyway if you’re not careful with which cards you close.
How to get paid for working out using an Apple Watch
If you’re into health and fitness, there’s a great chance you’ve at least heard about health trackers. That’s because wearable technology has become a huge hit in the health industry. People everywhere are trying to “get their steps in.”
5 best apps to track credit card rewards
Travelers and shopaholics love their credit cards because of the many perks they come with. You can buy everyday items like groceries or gas and earn miles, cash back and even points for streaming or delivery services.