5 Apps that Will Help You Make Extra Cash this Year

Written by adminMay 10, 2019
Life Style

If you’ve ever spent any time online trying to figure out how to make a few extra bucks, it can seem like a lost cause.  You never know if something is legitimate or just another scammer trying to feed off your desperation. And while there are plenty of frauds out there, there are many other legitimate sites/apps out there right now for the picking if you know where to look.

Much to the dismay of a lot of treasure hunters seeking out a quick buck, there is no ‘get rich quick’ scheme out there.  You’re not going to find a formula and start reeling in thousands of dollars tomorrow. But if you truly dream of making a few extra bucks from home, it’s possible!  

Let’s take a look at 5 of them.

1) Gigwalk

As smartphones, the internet, and modern technology continue to connect us in ways we’ve never dreamed possible, more and more people are looking for ways to make money using these advancements.  Gigwalk is another innovation that is beginning to turn heads. Imagine having a massive smartphone army who is available to meet your needs 24/7?

That’s essentially what Gigwalk is.  Business owners have a ton of smaller tasks they need done.  Why hire someone hourly to accomplish them when you can throw a quick gig up on the Gigwalk app and get someone to do it for you?  If you’re looking for a bit of extra play money, then this app is for you.

These little field jobs can be anything from asking you to become a mystery shopper, check out a competitor’s prices, interview various customers to see what they thought of their experience, take pictures, and so much more.

2) EasyShift

EasyShift is another smartphone app revolutionizing the way we do business online.  You can earn money quickly by doing little jobs like sharing your opinion about a given subject, taking photos, or just getting a confirmation of a price at a store.  These tasks are so easy, it’s designed for you to grab a few extra bucks while you’re out at the store, walking the dog, or going to see a movie with the family.

The cool thing about EasyShift is, the more ‘shifts’ you do the right way with great reviews, the more money you’ll make as higher-earning jobs and opportunities will become available to you.  It’s almost like a game where you unlock the higher levels as you go along. Let’s take a look at this quick money maker.

3) GymPact

If you’re one of millions of people who look for proper motivation to work out, GymPact might be the app for you.  What this innovative app does is it pays you to work out. Every time you check in the do your squats, you’ll get paid a small sum of money (usually about $.40), but it really adds up if you exercise more than once a day or try to get it done as often as you can.

If getting paid to exercise isn’t motivation enough, there’s a catch to this app.  If you don’t exercise, it will take your money. It’s a predetermined set number they’ll have, so if you don’t exercise and reach your goals, then the amount will be deducted from your account.  They take that money and it goes to the people who did get their workout done for the day.

4) Receipt Hog

Another great shopping app is Receipt Hog.  You can get the app on both iPhone and Android phones.  With Receipt Hog, your purchases actually help companies do market research on what the average consumer buys.  They do this by having you take a quick snapshot of your receipt and fill out a survey about your shopping/buying experience.

When you shop at any store, including convenience stores, health and beauty, drug stores, the big club stores, supercenters, pet supply store, dollar store, or grocery chains, you will send in basic information that is summarized and turned into a nice report for market analysts.  As compensation, you’ll accumulate virtual coins, which can be turned in for money or even an Amazon gift card.

5) Swagbucks

Swagbucks is a little different from the other money maker ideas we’ve shared so far.  With this one, you don’t get direct cash, but you can redeem your accumulated SB points for awesome gift cards to your favorite stores, like Amazon, Walmart, Starbucks, and more.  If you get to save money by using these gift cards, then that’s like putting money in your pocket anyway, right? You can also get coupons and various entries into huge sweepstakes, in which they give away awesome stuff.

One of the top 1,000 websites in all the internet, Swagbucks was once voted as the world’s fastest growing companies in 2013.  It boasts over one million downloads and over $77 million dollars paid out to its users since its opening. On top of their sweepstakes and giveaways, Swagbucks does an hourly drawing to give away 1,000 free points.

So, how do you earn SB points?  By doing a specific number of tasks, like taking surveys, using their toolbar for online surfing, watching videos, and so on.  If you have friends you can refer the app to, you’ll get more SB points, plus a $5 bonus simply for signing up. Also, for every friend you get to sign up for Swagbucks, you get 10% of their earnings.  How cool is that?!

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5 Ways to Make Extra Cash this Summer

Written by adminJune 13, 2018
Saving

The first official day of summer is fast approaching. Most of the kids across the U.S. have already finished the school year. College students are settling into their summer life. It’s a good time to relax and unwind, if that’s really how you want to spend your time.

But, if you’re highly motivated, there are plenty of opportunities for you to get your side-hustle on and make a bit of extra cash for whatever you need it for. Maybe you want to pay off debts, get a down payment for a car, or need a little extra income for travel. Whatever you need it for, right now is the best time to earn it.

Here are the benefits to finding a summer job:

-Close to home. You don’t have to go very far from home to find extra work.

-Save money on gas/travel.

-Convenient. You can do it whenever you get extra time.

-You get a chance to meet interesting people and your neighbors.

-Easy to get going. Just print off fliers and cheap business cards offering your service.

-People around you know who you are, so it wouldn’t be difficult to convince them to hire you.

-Cash. You don’t have to wait for a paycheck. Do the job and get paid right away.

These are typical jobs that you might find a teenager doing, but it’s not bad work if you apply yourself and need a bit of extra cash. There are people who make an extra $1,000 per month doing these jobs.

The best part? There are all sorts of apps that can help you in ways that you couldn’t even imagine. I certainly wish I had these options when I was growing up, but now you can wield the power of the internet at your fingertips to expand your reach.

Here are the five ways you can make extra cash this summer:

1) Lawn Care

In the summer, there’s no shortage of lawns that need constant care. There are plenty of people who would rather shell out a few bucks to have someone else do it for them. Depending on what services you want to provide, you can make a killing.

You can even use a subscription-based model to make even more. You can offer regular lawn care for $100/month. If you find 10 clients, that’s an extra $1,000 every single month just mowing lawns on the weekend.

Also, during the summer months, a lot of landscaping companies are hiring to keep up with demand, so you can look into that as well.

2) Pet Sitting

This is one of the easiest ways to make money out there. There’s a variety of ways it can be done. Pets mostly take care of themselves minus being able to put food in their bowls and go out for a walk to relieve themselves. Most of the time, it’s a quick job and it pays well.

Summer is a great time when families go on vacation. You can save them a lot of money by offering to pet sit so they don’t have to take their furry family member to the kennel. A lot of clients will allow you to stay in their home, eat their food, and watch their TV while paying you good money to make sure their pet is well taken care of while they’re gone.

Also, there are new apps that people can use to hire dog walkers. Sign up for that and you can represent your neighborhood!

3) Housekeeping/House Sitting

If you love to clean (or even if you don’t, but it’s tolerable) you can make money doing it for others. There are a lot of people out there who will pay you to help organize their stuff, clean out garages and/or basements, do final clean-ups after moving out, or maybe they’re disabled and willing to pay for extra help for a while.

To reuse the point about vacations, people need more help than just watching their pets. They could use someone to check on their home, water plants, bring in the mail, and do a few other chores to keep things looking good while they’re away.

Either way, this is a great way to make money while providing a needed service.

4) Tutoring

If you’re pretty good at something, you can get people to pay you to teach them. This is especially true if you’re willing to work with kids, as exasperated parents could use a bit of help teaching their kids math, science, history, or whatever subject they’re struggling in.

Summer is the best time for kids to pick up these extra skills before heading into the next grade year. Since this is specialized knowledge, tutors can make anywhere from $25-$100 per hour!

5) Uber/Lyft

Most of the jobs I mentioned are labor-intensive. You might not want to mow 10 lawns twice a month. That’s okay! With today’s technology, you can make pretty decent money just driving people around.

The only downside with Uber and Lyft are the ‘tough’ requirements. Your vehicle must be under 10 years of age and there can be some wear on tear from the additional driving. But, if you fit those requirements, it might be the best way to make extra money.

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