1. Make an Investment, Then Set It and Forget It
We’re kind of obsessed with Stash around here (and not just because it gives you $5).
We love that anyone can use Stash to start investing.
You don’t have to have an MBA or even make it all the way through “The Big Short” to understand how to invest with this app.
You just choose from a set of simple portfolios reflecting your beliefs, interests and goals, and it does the rest.
To get the $5 bonus:
Click this link and enter your email here.
Download the Stash app on your smartphone, and set up your account with the same email address. Within two business days, you’ll see the bonus added to your account.
2. Get Paid to Search the Internet
Would you change your default search engine if it meant you could earn gift cards to spend at your favorite stores?
Sign up for InboxDollars to make an extra $5 to $10 each month in gift cards to retailers like Starbucks and Amazon.
Pro Tip: Set your default homepage to SendEarnings, so you’ll never forget to use them for searches. Earning cash will feel like second nature before you know it!
3. Weigh In on Presidential Politics
What do you think of President Donald Trump? Are you going to vote in the 2020 Election?
The Ipsos Panel wants to know! Ipsos is one of the largest presidential polling companies and it’s looking for registered voters to share their opinions on all kinds of topics.
You’ll earn points for each survey you complete, depending on the number of questions, and you can redeem them for Visa prepaid cards, Amazon gift cards, Starbucks cards or cash through PayPal.
Not bad for just giving your opinion!
4. Sell Your Dusty Old Electronics, CDs and DVDs
Have a bunch of movies or CDs collecting dust on a shelf? Decluttr will pay you for them!
Decluttr buys your old CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays and video games, plus hardware like cell phones, tablets, game consoles and iPods.
One user, Gil Flores, sold about 100 DVDs and 75 CDs and made $275 — an average of $1.57 each.
Just download the app and start scanning the barcodes on your media to get immediate quotes. It’s completely free to use, there are no listing or seller fees, payment is super fast and there is even free shipping.
Plus, enter PENNY10 at checkout to get an extra 10% for your trade-ins!
5. Let an App Track Your Phone Use
Download the free app Smart Panel and and in return, you’ll get paid up to $75 per year.
It’s run by Verto Analytics, a trusted analytics firm that collects anonymous statistics from your phone.
The company wants to know how long you’re spending on Facebook each week, what YouTube videos you like, and how often you check your email.
Once you’ve qualified and downloaded the app, it’ll give you $5. If you keep it installed for at least two weeks, you’ll earn another $10. And then for every month that you keep the Smart App installed, you’ll get another $5. In total, you can earn up to $75 for the first year!
You can redeem your rewards via Paypal or an Amazon.com gift card.
Want to earn another $50/year? If you’re between the ages of 18-24 or 45-65, the Nielsen company will also pay you to keep their app on your cell phone
6. Proofread Documents
If you’ve got a keen eye for grammar and formatting, freelance proofreading could be your next great gig — one that pays about $17 an hour.
The average rate per page for proofreading is 35 cents, so your earnings depend on how efficiently you work. It’s not a great moneymaker for procrastinators!
Curious about learning how to become a proofreader? Sign up for this free seven-day mini-course on ProofreadAnywhere.com!
7. Get Paid to Watch Videos
If you’ve ever fallen down a YouTube rabbit hole, this is a money-making activity for you.
Every time you watch a video in your Swagbucks account, you’ll earn cash. You can pick a video category to watch, like home, travel or entertainment.
Set it and forget it — let those videos play in another tab or on your second screen while you work!
8. Look at Ads on Your Smartphone
Don’t mind seeing advertisements every time you pick up your phone? Install Slidejoy on your Android phone and you can earn a few extra bucks every month — up to $60 per year!
This app is only available to U.S.-based Android users. When it’s time to get paid, you can choose to receive cash or gift cards to retailers like CVS, Target, Sephora and more.
9. Join Focus Groups
If you have a webcam, you’re probably eligible for focus groups that host online research panels. Focus groups vary in size and type, but most of them provide some sort of compensation — a check in the mail, a PayPal deposit or even a gift card.
We know you’re not going to get rich joining focus groups, but I’ve been able to pocket an extra $10-$20 a month this way, and that adds up.
Our of our favorite groups is Opinion Outpost (it’s rated A+ with the Better Business Bureau).
10. Sign Up for a New Bank Account
You’ll need to make sure you’ll actually use a new bank account before signing up online. But a few minutes and smart spending could net you a bonus of $50 to $250, depending on the bank.
For example, right now Chase is offering $150 when you open a new bank account and make a direct deposit within the first 60 days. Check out this post for more details.
