22 Best Money Making Apps for Your Smartphone or Mobile Device

22 Best Money Making Apps for Your Smartphone or Mobile Device
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Do you spend a lot of time on your smartphone? I know I do. Seems like I’m not the only one.

For a lot of us, our phone is a permanent fixture in our hand or pocket, and whenever we have a moment of idle time, we check it for messages, emails, social media, or we’re sucked into a pointless game with endless levels.

In fact, according to a recent study from Britain’s Nottingham Trent University, the average young adult now spends nearly 5 hours a day on their phone.

Crazy, right?

What if, instead of wasting time on your iPhone, you could actually make some moneyinstead?

As it turns out, there are a ton of money making apps out there that allow you to work online — more than you might expect. 

Whether it’s money deposited directly into your PayPal account, a gift card to your favorite retailer, or cashback on all your purchases, companies are eager to get new app users — and they are willing to pay you! If you’re going to spend one-third of your waking hours on your phone each day, it can’t hurt to make a little extra money while you’re at it.

I recently decided to give a few of the most popular money making smartphone apps a try. I figured it was worth a shot, given my recent CandyCrush addiction. Something had to give!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Best Money Making Apps for 2019
This list of best apps to make money fast is broken down into the following categories:
Money Making Survey Apps
Cash Back and Receipt Scanning Apps
Apps That Pay You for Simple Tasks
Best Apps for Selling Stuff
In the process of trying out these apps, I did come across a few duds that I decided to leave off the list. Choose from this list, and you won’t end up wasting even more time with the apps that are glitchy, hard to use, and under deliver.

This list has only the best apps for making money. You’ll find money making apps for Android phones and also money making apps for iPhone.

Note:  Some of these offers are only available in certain areas and on certain platforms. We just wanted to give you a heads up if you were wondering why you can’t install a certain app on your phone.
Money Making Survey Apps
Swagbucks – $5 Bonus

Without a doubt one of the best money making apps out there, Swagbucks allows you earn extra money in 6 different ways. Plus you can get a free $5 just for signing up.

Swagbucks allows users to earn SB Points by watching videos, answering short surveys, playing games, searching the web, or shopping online. You can then redeem your SB points for cash deposited directly in your PayPal account or by claiming gift cards to one of over 1500 retailers (like Walmart or Amazon).

The best part is that there is no limit to how much you can earn. You’re not going to replace your full time income from it, but if you use Yahoo! as your browser, play a few games and take a few surveys, there is no reason you can’t boost your income by at least $100 each month. With an A+ rating with the BBB and over $166,000,000 paid to members to date, there is no reason not to try one of the highest paying apps out there.

MyPoints – $10 Bonus
Want $10 for a few minutes of your time? MyPoints is one of those money-making apps that bribes users to sign up by offering $10 cash for new users.

But that’s not where it ends.

By installing the app, and using on a regular basis, users accumulate points that they can exchange for cash, gift cards or physical gifts.

Its basically a rewards program for your phone…and that is exactly how you should look at it.

These money making apps are not get rich quick schemes. Their purpose is to add a few bucks to your bottom line each month by doing things you’re already doing.

And while there are people out there obliterating my earnings, I usually manage to earn just under $50 in gift cards each month (PayPal all the way for me). That’s $600 a year I save by letting my phone roll through videos and mindlessly completing surveys while I watch T.V. Think of what you could do with an extra $600. You can sign up here with your email address and then download the mobile app.

InboxDollars Surveys – $5 Bonus

As the name suggests, InboxDollars will pay you for opening and skimming emails and answering simple surveys. There is also a $5 signup bonus.

InboxDollars works on a cash only system, so you don’t have to worry converting points to cash or only being compensated in gift cards. And according to their website, they have paid out over $57 million to users who have completed surveys over the years.

After my initial $5 bonus, I found that many of the surveys did not pay out a ton of money, which was a bit of a bummer. Nonetheless, clicking around and answering questions can still net you a couple of bucks an hour, which is better than nothing. You’re going to be on your phone anyway, so you may as well get paid for it!

Pinecone Research
The thing about many survey apps is, they can be a major time suck for almost no reward. That’s why I love Pinecone Research. Each survey pays a flat $3, and they’ll often match you with surveys that match your interest and demographics.

Cash Back and Receipt Scanning Apps
Ebates – $10 Bonus

You’ve probably heard of Ebates before for desktop, but they also have a mobile app. What I love about Ebates is how easy it is to use, and its generous payout policy. All you have to do is shop at the stores you love (either online or in person), and you get cash back on your purchases. If you take advantage of special events, holidays, and promotions, you can earn up to 12% back in some cases.

All you have to do is log-in to the app and search the retailer you’d like to shop with. You’ll go directly to their e-commerce store and start collecting rewards automatically when you buy. You have the option of redeeming those rewards as cash, gift cards or a PayPal deposit. 

Cool thing is, this is on top of any discounts/coupon codes you already have.

Better yet, eBates is offering new users $10 just for signing up. Here’s our full review.

Ibotta – $10 Bonus

Ibotta is yet another of the money making apps you’ll see on this list that revolves around cashback shopping.

But unlike some of the others, Ibotta has become immensely popular worldwide because it extends to grocery brands and it has an affiliate program that allows users to invite friends and make even more money.

You get $10 just for signing up, and they’ll pay you $5 more for each friend you refer.

Your earnings potential is unlimited. Not bad considering you’re helping your friends save money and handing them an extra ten bucks at the same time.

Check out our complete Ibotta review for more details on how to use this money making app.

Dosh – $5 Bonus

Dosh is a smartphone app that gives you cash back every time you make a purchase at participating outlets using your credit card.

Not having to jump through hoops to earn cash back is probably the biggest perk of Dosh. For instance, I’ve been getting cash back from Exxon each time I fill up my gas tank and I didn’t even realize it until recently. The money just gets added to my Dosh account.

Receipt Hog
This receipt app was the first one I tried, and still my favorite to this day. They don’t always accept new users, so check back regularly if you’re not able to sign up.

With this app, you can get credit for any receipt imaginable with the exception of restaurants and a handful of stores. However, you should still scan those receipts because you’ll be entered into monthly drawings.

Passive Income Money Making Apps
Acorns – $5 Bonus

If you want to start saving up for your future and investing for retirement, consider checking out Acorns. This is a beginner-friendly investing app that can help you get started with investing using just your smartphone. You can read our full Acorns Review here.

UPDATE: $5 Signup Bonus

Acorns is now offering a $5 signup bonus for new accounts opened. After completing your account registration, Acorns will deposit a FREE $5 into your account to give your investments a head start.

Nielsen – $50 per Year
Have you heard of Nielsen ratings for TV shows? Well, it turns out that Nielsen collects data on a lot more than just TV. One area they’re really into is internet usage research.

What does that mean for you? It means Nielsen will pay you $50 a year to keep their app on your favorite internet browsing device. The app itself collects statistics on your internet usage anonymously, so you never have to worry about any data being linked to you. The app takes up barely any space and doesn’t slow down your phone or tablet at all!

Stash

Stash makes investing simple. For most people that’s a good thing. If you’re a seasoned investor you may find the app too simple for your taste (but that’s kind of the point).

Stash does most of the work for you. You pick what you are interested in (like tech, or clean energy, or retail stores) and Stash can provide a user with diversified portfolio options. From there you can setup the app to pull a few bucks a week from your bank account and can start to grow your investing principle.

If you’re interested in investing, but have no clue to start, try starting with as little as $5 and let Stash do the rest. Better yet, Stash will spot you $5 just to get started.

*DollarSprout is a paid Affiliate/ partner of Stash. Investment advisory services offered by Stash Investments LLC, an SEC registered investment adviser. This material has been distributed for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as investment, legal, accounting, or tax advice. Investing involves risk.

Slidejoy
Slidejoy belongs on this list because it is without a doubt one of the easiest money making apps out there.  I am not saying this because its going to make you rich. It won’t. But it will make you a cool $5-15 per month according to the developers.

So how does this money making app work? Per Slidejoy:

Upon turning on your phone, you will view an aesthetically pleasing ad on your lockscreen. Then,

You will have a choice to ignore the ad by sliding right and unlocking your phone
You will also have a choice to engage with the ad by sliding left. Upon sliding left, the phone will unlock and you will be directed to a destination specified by the advertiser (YouTube, advertiser website, Google Play, coupon page, etc.)
To prevent bias, you will make an equal amount regardless of whether or not you engage with an ad
Over time, Slidejoy learns your ad preference based off of your behaviors during different times of day and curates a more relevant user experience
You can cash out your earnings via Paypal/several gift cards or choose to donate it to charity
As long as you can put up with your smartphone’s lock screen being trending news stories or ads (which disappear when you open your phone), you’re looking at $180 a year (or more). Slidejoy says that as the ads get more catered to your interests, the payouts actually go up. They don’t say by how much but getting up to $200 a year shouldn’t be too hard. Not bad for selling your phones lock screen to the highest bidder (literally).

Money Making Apps That Pay You for Simple Tasks
These are some of my favorite apps on this list, simply because they require some hustle. If you are willing to put in some time, downloading these apps and doing the work can pay serious dividends!

Uber Eats

Tons of folks nowadays have started delivering food with Uber Eats because it’s is a flexible, easy way to earn money on your own schedule. You can deliver day or night, whenever it is convenient for you. If you are approved, you just sign onto the app, and you can start receiving delivery requests in your area.

With Uber Eats, you can choose how you deliver. Depending on your city, you may be able to deliver food with your car, bike, or scooter. Between deliveries, it’s just you, so you can turn up the music and cruise around town.

Once you finish a delivery you can take the next request, or sign off for a few hours or the rest of the day—it’s totally up to you how many deliveries you make. And just like other delivery gigs, at the end of each delivery, you’ll be eligible to receive a tip.

Lyft – $300 Bonus

If you’ve got some free time and live in a reasonably busy area, becoming a Lyft driver can be a great money making side

And right now, they’ve got a promotion going on where any new driver will instantly get a $300 bonus after completing their 100th ride. If you start now and hustle hard on the weekends, you can probably unlock that bonus within a few weeks of driving (and that’s in addition to your normal earnings).

Get on it!!

Rover

Do you love dogs?

Rover is an up and coming app that connects dog walkers and sitters with dog owners. That means you now have the opportunity to hang out with pups, and make money in the process!

For pet sitters, typical rates charged on the site range from $25-$100 a night.

Pop-in visits for 30-minute walks fall in the $10-30 range. With a neighborhood route, that can add up quickly!

As the service is still relatively new, your area is likely not yet oversaturated with animal pros. Get started before everyone finds out about this awesome gig!

Instacart

Instacart is a simple app that pays you to deliver groceries to people who hate (or don’t have time for) grocery shopping.

As an Instacart “personal grocery shopper”, you are the one who is doing both the grocery shopping and the delivering (so be sure not smash anyone’s bananas). Your rate of pay will depend on many different factors, such as the average size of your orders and average number of miles drives per trip. You can also get tips in addition to the pay that comes directly from Instacart.

Most people report an average earnings rate of about $15 per hour. If you desperately need cash, this is definitely something to consider.

HealthyWage
I haven’t tried the HealthyWage app yet (as I am scrawny and actually trying to gain muscle), but if you’ve got a few pounds to lose, why not get paid $10,000 to do it.

HealthyWage offers a variety of ways to earn money – you can take on a weight loss challenge all on your own or you can enter a team challenge and motivate each other to shed more lbs. Prize payouts are based on a % of body weight lost and if you can manage to shed 10% of your body weight, you’re free rolling the competition (at no financial risk to you).

This totally beats those at-work pools where people don’t pay up, or worse, the competition never gets started all together.  People are always looking to gym buddies to hold them accountable. But know what does an even better job?

Best Money Making Apps for Selling Stuff
Airbnb

Airbnb is one of the best money making apps available. If you own a home, consider listing a room on Airbnb to make money from your space.  Hosting can help you pay off debt fast, save money for an awesome vacation, or even provide a full-time income.

Here’s how the Airbnb app works:

Create a listing by filling out a description, taking and uploading photos, and setting a price. Your listing helps guests get a sense of what your place is like.

Then, you set the availability and house rules for your listing. Once your listing is live, guests can book their stay at your home, and you start earning money.

To up the “trust” factor for both the host and the guests, Airbnb does require some verification information, including phone numbers. After a visit, everyone gets the chance to write a review. Reviews keep guest accountable for treating hosts and their homes with respect, and helps ensure hosts make their space as welcoming as possible.

Decluttr
If you’ve got piles of used DVDs, CDs and Blu-rays or video games lying around your house, you can make a few dollars for each one with the Decluttr app. They also accept electronics like phones, tablets, and game consoles.

If you have a smartphone then all you have to do is scan the barcode on the item and Decluttr will give you an instant cash price for the item. No auctions or silly listing fees like the likes of eBay. Just instant hard cash for items you don’t plan on using again. Stop hoarding!

What I love about this app is how easy it is to use and get money back. All you do is scan the barcode of the item, and you’ll know instantly how much you can get for it. When you’ve got your haul ready to mail in for cash, they’ll send you a pre-paid box. Doesn’t get any easier than that!

OfferUp

OfferUp is the most convenient and flexible selling app I’ve ever used. You can list your items, just like Craigslist, but your buyers have profiles you can check out. Plus, if you don’t want to meet up with strangers, you can opt to ship your items to them instead and get paid with PayPal.

With this option, you may be wondering if you could sell nationwide, and not just locally. The answer is “yes!” This new feature is a game-changer. In the past, I would list items, and then… crickets. Then I’d get three or four people all in one day suddenly interested in my item. With the ability to sell to a larger audience, I’m able to get rid of my stuff so much faster!

LetGo
Think of LetGo as a cross between Craigslist and Pinterest. If you feel more comfortable selling your personal items in person rather than dealing with a stranger over the Internet this is the way to go. But unlike eBay or any of the other online market places out there, LetGo is totally free to use. They don’t charge a listing fee and they don’t take a cut of the final sale.

By selling on other platforms you often lose 10-20% of the final value of the item in fees. Not cool. But not with LetGo. If you’re looking to make a few bucks in the next couple days, this is one of the easiest ways to do it at almost no cost to you.

BookScouter
Have a local book buy-back store that you frequently use? Stop. You’re basically at the mercy of that singular store and their willingness to offer you a decent price on your book. Why settle for a monopoly when you can let the free-market system work for you. Let BookScouter compare book prices across 44 vendors and then choose the one that offers you the best price (much like Expedia does for flights and hotels). With no listing fees, free shipping, and the best price for your book, there is no reason to sell anywhere else.

If you’re a college student and the bookstore is no longer buying it back because it isn’t the latest and greatest edition still on the market, BookScouter is your best friend. Be smart, get the most back out of your education investment.

There Will Always Be Money Making Apps that Pay You
And that’s a wrap! Well not really, there are numerous other money making apps out there. If you’re a complete hustler you can make some serious cash on your smartphone. I spend a lot of my free time working on this blog but I still manage about a hundred bucks a month by sacrificing my phone’s lock screen, playing games and watching ads. If you don’t mind getting the legwork out of the way and filling out a bunch of registration forms over the next hour, you can get started with many items on the list right now.

If one of these deals expires or you know of any other awesome money making apps that I somehow missed, give me a shout out in the comments below and I’ll be happy to amend the list!

20 Apps That Make You Money

Playing games and catching up on social media sites is great, but these activities alone won’t pad your wallet. Make the most of your spare time by downloading an app that can earn you extra money.

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There’s a good chance you often find yourself killing time by idling browsing through your smartphone. Playing games and catching up on social media sites is great, but these activities alone won’t pad your wallet. Make the most of your spare time by downloading an app that can earn you extra money.

It might seem like there’s a catch involved, but there isn’t. There are many legitimate, free apps that allow you to make money by completing surveys, watching videos, secret shopping, sharing photos and more. Most of these apps offer modest pay and allow you the flexibility to earn money when your schedule permits.

1. iPoll

Android and iOS users can earn gift cards, airline miles, magazine subscriptions and more for completing 15- to 20-minute surveys. After downloading the app, you’ll tell the app a little about yourself to help iPoll match you to future surveys. Complete as few or as many questionnaires as you like, but the more you participate, the more you earn.

Most surveys pay $1 each, according to IveTriedThat.com. But you can earn up to $10 on some. You can request a payout when you have $35 in your account, according to IveTriedThat.com.

2. Swagbucks

Accumulate points called SB by searching the Web, completing surveys, watching videos, referring your friends, shopping in the app’s mall, completing special offers, voting in daily polls, finding swag codes and entering fun contests via social media and the Swagbucks blog. These points can be redeemed for gift cards from stores like Amazon, Target and Walmart or for PayPal cash. At time of writing, Swagbucks has given out $97,751,668 in destributed rewards. Download the app on your iOS or Android device.

3. Slidejoy

Get paid an average of $5 to $15 per month, according to CNET, for putting ads on your Android device. Every time you check your phone, you’ll see a card with a news story or promotion. You can slide left to learn more about it, slide up to see another card or slide right to use your phone as normal.

You don’t receive any more or less money for engaging with the content, so you essentially do nothing to get paid. Keep the cash you earned or donate it to the Jericho Project, Got Your Sixor TutorChatLive.org.

4. Pact

Cash in for achieving your health and fitness goals. Download the app on your iOS or Android device, make a weekly pact to exercise more or eat healthy, use the app to track your goals and earn an average of 30 cents to $5 per week for achieving results, depending on the number of activities completed.

Your activities are verified with GPS, photos and other services. If you fail to meet your pact, you’ll have to pay up.

5. BookScouter

Earn money by selling your old books. This iOS and Android app allows you to scan or enter the barcode number to instantly compare buyback prices from leading book-buying websites. Choose the buyer offering the highest price and ship your book for free.

Registration is easy. Simply use your email address to create an account or log in through a host of eligible social networks.

6. AppTrailers

Watch trailers of new apps spanning 30 seconds or less on your iOS or Android device and get paid for it. Earnings start at 500 points (50 cents) and can be redeemed for gift cards or cash via PayPal, according to Dailybucks.info. Another way to earn cash with this app: Upload videos and get likes.

7. Loot!

Complete actions for your favorite brands, such as taking pictures or sharing content on social media, and get paid for it. To get started, download the app on your iOS or Android device, browse through the different brand campaigns and complete an action. When you reach $10, earnings can be withdrawn through your PayPal account. So far, users have earned more than $100,000.

8. Gigwalk

Find as much or as little contract work as you want by connecting with local businesses in need of your skill set. Download the app on your iOS or Android device, register your account and apply for gigs you see on the map or the list. Gigs pay from $3 to $100, and you get paid through PayPal.

9. Ebates

Earn up to 40 percent cash back every time you shop online at one of 1,800 participating retailers. Plus, you can earn up to $50 for referring two friends. Simply download the app on your iOS or Android device. Payments are made every three months by paper check or PayPal, or you can have your money sent to a charity, organization or family member.

10. Clashot

Get paid by taking photos of art, cities, food and more with your smartphone and selling them on Depositphotos. Android and iOS users can sell photos for 50 cents to $80, and royalties average 44 percent per sale. Users are required to register an account at Clashot, share a photo with a complete description and a model release and complete a quick verification process to start selling.

11. Ibotta

Earn cash back for shopping online, submitting a receipt or linking a loyalty account by downloading Ibotta with your iOS or Android device. Before shopping online, head to Ibotta to unlock cash rewards by completing simple tasks. After shopping at a store, simply scan your product barcodes and send a photo of your receipt to have your purchase verified. When using a loyalty card, just remember to scan your card or enter your phone number.

12. Mobee

Get paid to mystery shop at businesses in your area. Simply download the app for your iOS or Android device and search for a mission that interests you. It only takes a few minutes to answer the five to 10 questions you’ll be asked, and within 24 hours you’ll be eligible to receive quality and credit points.

Expect to earn between 150 points ($1.50) and 3,000 points ($30) for each completed mission, according to the book “Easy & Quick Money.”

13. Surveys On the Go

Get paid for sharing your opinions on various things, including the news, entertainment, sports, technology and more. Download the app on your iOS or Android device, sign up and complete all available demographic surveys. You’ll be notified when new surveys are available.

Pay ranges from 25 cents to $5 in cash for completing surveys, and it averages $1 each. When you reach $10, you can cash out through PayPal.

14. Shopkick

This iOS and Android app shows you popular products and rewards at popular retailers and gives you kicks (points) for walking in the door, more for scanning items and even more for making purchases. Most rewards are worth 250 kicks, and 500 kicks equals $2. Create an account to set up your profile and then you’re ready to start.

15. Tap Cash Rewards

This Android app allows you to earn gift cards and cash for downloading, installing and playing the newest free games and apps; watching videos and completing simple tasks. After earning enough credits, you can redeem them for Amazon, Google Play gift cards or cash through PayPal.

16. Google Opinion Rewards

Android users can respond to a survey from Google and receive up to $1 in Play credits, but the credits vary, depending on the survey. Download the app, answer a few questions about yourself and wait to receive your first questionnaire. Expect to receive an average of one survey per week, covering topics such as “Which logo is best?” and “When do you plan on traveling next?”

17. Money Machine

Earn cash by completing easy tasks, like downloading apps and watching videos. Offers are available each day, making it possible to earn points that can be cashed in via PayPal or traded for the various offers. You can also earn referral points by sharing the Android app with your friends.

18. Snap by Groupon

Make clipping grocery coupons a thing of the past by downloading this app on your iOS or Android device. Browse the offers for the week before heading to the market and save any you want to buy to your Snap shopping list. Take a picture of your receipt after purchasing the items and request a cash payment after earning at least $20.

19. Field Agent

Earn approximately $3 to $12 per task for completing simple jobs, such as visiting your local discount store and taking a picture of an assigned product and verifying its price. Download the app on your iOS or Android device, complete your profile and start making money that will be sent to your PayPal or Dwolla account. The app is used by hundreds of small businesses and major companies, such as General Electric, Johnson & Johnson and Walgreens.

20. Iconzoomer

Share snapshots of your consumer activity and earn extra cash. Download the app on your iOS or Android device, create a profile and wait to receive your assignments. Expect to be asked to take pictures of things like what you’re eating for dinner or the shoes you’re wearing.

Share a review of the products you photograph and submit the image to receive five credits. You can request a PayPal payout when your account balance reaches 200 credits.

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Thanks to the internet, there is an endless number of ways to make money online. Here are just 20 ways you can make some extra money on the side.

Making more money could likely solve a lot of your problems. In the past, we’ve talked about how teens can make money, but for those of us who are a little older, we need something a little more sophisticated than the $10 that comes from mowing lawns.
Luckily, in the age of the internet, making extra money (or your whole paycheck) online is incredibly easy if you know where to look.

 Here are 21 ways to make (and save money) online:
1. Become a virtual assistant

Virtual assistants can make up to $16 an hour. You can work part time or full time, and your schedule can be relatively flexible, as long as it lines up with whomever you’re working for.
What you need to be a virtual assistant:LaptopHead set or cell phoneGood communication skillsFlexible schedule2. Sell or rent your belongings

This could mean selling a few things here and there on Ebay, running a full-fledged online store, or renting out your home (okay, so that’s not entirely online, but it starts out there).
EbayEbay may seem old school, what with Amazon and Etsy, but selling stuff you don’t need is a great way to make extra cash.
You can make a free account, but you’ll be limited to how much you can sell. If you want to sell more than 50 items a month online, you’ll need to sign-up for one of Ebay’s subscriptions.
Starter: $4.95/ mo with annual subscriptionBasic: $21.95/ mo with annual subscriptionPremium: $59.95/ mo with annual subscriptionAnchor: $299.95/ mo with annual subscriptionEnterprise: $2,999.95/ mo with annual subscriptionEach comes with different selling caps, and the higher the subscription, the lower the fees.
EtsyEtsy’s setup is a lot more satisfying than Ebay and even Amazon. But, just like Ebay and Amazon, Etsy does have some fees to consider if you’re planning on just casually selling. The fee schedule goes as follows:
$0.20 USD for each item that you list for saleWhen you make a sale you’ll be charged a transaction fee of 3.5 percent of the price you display for each listingCraigslistIf you want to go real old-school, you can sell your items on Craigslist. While there’s a lot that can go wrong on Craigslist, it’s still one of the most used sites—mostly because it’s free.
Sell your text booksTextbooks are expensive—too expensive for most. So, if you have old textbooks you’re never going to look at again—or never looked at in the first place—selling them can make you back some of the money you had to spend.
If you buy your books from Barnes and Noble, they make it easy to sell them back at the end of the year!
Rent your home on AirbnbUnless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of Airbnb. If you have an extra room, or even a whole house you’re willing to rent out, you could earn a hefty side income.
There’s a cost when it comes to listing on Airbnb, You’ll be charged three percent of the booking total. Since you can set prices, however, you’ll still have quite a bit of control over how much you can make as an Airbnb host.
3. Become a freelancer

If you have a talent, chances are, you can sell your skill. Whether you’re a writer, artist, graphic designer, photographer, etc., there’s a freelance gig for you. Let’s cover a few possible freelance angles for you to take.
Freelance writingIt’s easier than ever to become a freelance writer (all of our writers at Money Under 30 are freelancers). With that being said, if you’re just starting out it can be difficult to find a writing job that will pay you more than pennies.
We have advice here, on how to actually get hired for a freelance job. Also, a good place to start looking is Fiverr. It’s called Fiverr, because most people would charge just $5 for their services—some people still do that, others charge a lot more.
Teach onlineIf you like to teach and have some free time, consider teaching English as a second language. VIPkid is an excellent service that connects North American teachers and tutors with students around the world for one-on-one English lessons.
The application process is rigorous, but you could make between $14 and $22 an hour—not necessarily the most competitive, but still decent.
Do small tasksIf you’re not prone to creativity, you can still make money online by offering your handyman (or woman) services on TaskRabbit.
Many of the tasks advertised on TaskRabbit involve tasks such as:
Putting furniture togetherMovingRunning errandsPicking up groceriesSearch the gigs section of CraigslistAlong with TaskRabbit, you can search the “gigs” section on Craigslist. Many of the gigs are hoaxes, but there are some that are legit. There are gigs that involve computer skills, writing skills, general labor, cleaning, etc.
4. Get a cash back credit card

Applying online for a cash back credit card is great way to earn money on purchases you already plan on making.
There are many credit cards to choose from—here are just a few we recommend. Let’s dig a little deeper into our favorites.
Discover it® Cash BackDiscover it® Cash BackCredit Needed: Excellent, Good APPLY NOW View Terms & Conditions
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INTRO OFFER: Discover will match ALL the cash back you’ve earned at the end of your first year, automatically. There’s no signing up. And no limit to how much is matched.Earn 5% cash back at different places each quarter like gas stations, grocery stores, restaurants, Amazon.com and more up to the quarterly maximum, each time you activate.Plus, earn unlimited 1% cash back on all other purchases – automatically.Show moreIntro APRPurchases Intro TermPurchases Intro APRBalance Transfers Intro TermBalance Transfers Regular APR Annual Fee0% 14 months 0% 14 months 14.24% – 25.24% Variable $0With the Discover it® Cash Back, you can earn 5 percent cashback on different categories each quarter when you activate, up to the quarterly limit. Previous categories have included gas stations, grocery stores, restaurants, Amazon.com, and wholesale clubs.
You’ll receive 1 percent on all other purchases.
Discover will also match your cashback at the end of your first year as a card holder!
Learn more: See card details or apply here
Wells Fargo Cash Wise Visa® CardWells Fargo Cash Wise Visa® CardCredit Needed: Excellent/Good APPLY NOW Compare this card
Earn a $200 cash rewards bonus after spending $1,000 in the first 3 monthsEarn unlimited 1.5% cash rewards on purchasesEnjoy 1.8% cash rewards on qualified mobile wallet purchases, like Apple Pay® or Google Pay™, during the first 12 months from account openingShow moreIntro APRPurchases Intro TermPurchases Intro APRBalance Transfers Intro TermBalance Transfers Regular APR Annual Fee0% 12 months 0% 12 months 16.24%-28.24% (Variable) $0With the Wells Fargo Cash Wise Visa® Card you’ll receive an unlimited 1.5 percent cash back on all your purchases. New card members can also earn earn a $200 cash rewards bonus after spending $1,000 in the first three months.
Finally, with no annual fee, this card is a great deal for anyone looking for a straight forward cash back card.
Learn more: See card details or apply here
Bank of America® Cash Rewards credit cardBank of America® Cash Rewards credit cardCredit Needed: Excellent/Good APPLY NOW Compare this card
No annual fee$200 online cash rewards bonus after you make at least $1000 in purchases in the first 90 days of account openingNEW OFFER: Maximize your cash back in the category of your choice: gas, online shopping, dining, travel, drug stores, or home improvement /furnishingsShow moreIntro APRPurchases Intro TermPurchases Intro APRBalance Transfers Intro TermBalance Transfers Regular APR Annual Fee0% Introductory APR on purchases 12 billing cycles 0% Intro APR for 12 billing cycles for any balance transfers made in the first 60 days 12 billing cycles 16.24% – 26.24% Variable APR on purchases and balance transfers $0The Bank of America® Cash Rewards credit card gives 1 percent cash back on every purchase, 2 percent at grocery stores and wholesale clubs, and 3 percent on a choice category for the first $2,500 in combined grocery/wholesale club/choice category purchases each quarter.
It also has no annual fee!
Learn more: See card details or apply here
5. Invest in real estate

Investing in real estate online is a great form of passive income if you’re open to a little risk.
Real estate crowdfunding involves many investors investing small amounts of money into real estate ventures.
One company on the rise when it comes to real estate crowdfunding— EquityMultiple. You can invest with them for $5,000.
Read our EquityMultiple review.
6. Take surveys online

While taking online surveys won’t make you rich by any means, a few minutes of your time can earn you a few extra dollars.
There are a number of websites that will pay you to take surveys:
Harris Poll OnlineOpinion OutpostNational Consumer Panel 7. Download money-making apps

If you already shop online, downloading money-making apps can earn you cash every time you shop. Let’s take a look at some of the best apps.
DropWe like Drop because it’s easy-to-use and lets you earn gift cards for the money you’re already spending.
All you have to do is sign-up using the Drop app, or online and link a debit or credit card. Then you pick five of your favorite brands from a list Drop provides. Make sure you choose carefully, because you can’t change these once you’ve picked.
Now, all you do is shop at those places and your points will start adding up.
Here’s our thorough review of Drop!
8. Create a blog

If you can create a niche audience for your blog, you can make an entire paycheck—just ask our founder.
To start earning money by blogging, you’ll need to use certain advertising tactics, the best for start-up blogs is:
Advertising and affiliate marketingAffiliate marketing makes it possible for small blogs to stay in business. Rather than  getting paid per 1,000 page views or per click—which is the traditional middle—affiliate advertising involves an advertiser paying an affiliate publisher (your blog) when it refers a paying customer.
9. Open an online savings/checking account

Opening an online savings and checking account can earn you a much higher interest rate than at traditional banks. Our favorite banks are below:
Discover Bank Online Savings AccountThe Discover Online Savings account earns you a 2.10 percent APY—that’s $100 in interest annually for every $5,000 you deposit. There’s also no minimum balance required to keep your account open.
Read our review.
Aspiration Summit CheckingThe Aspiration Summit Checking account lets you earn up to two percent. To get the full two percent, you’ll need to have a balance of $10,000+.
In addition, the Aspiration Summit Checking account has no minimum balance requirements, no monthly services fees, no minimum monthly deposit, and no ATM fees.
Read our review.
10. Unsubscribe from some online services that you don’t use

Making money online is easy, but spending money online is even easier. It’s incredibly easy to sign-up for a service, put it on auto-pay, and forget about it.
Luckily, there’s a service that will go through all your old subscriptions and ask you which ones you want to cancel. This service is Trim.
Trim can even negotiate some of your bills for you! That makes it perfect for millennials who have an aversion to phone calls.
11. Start a podcast

Blogs and podcasts are two of the top side-hustles these days. You can make money doing a podcast similarly to how you make money running a blog. Find a niche topic. This makes it easier to narrow down your audience and affiliate market.
Once you have a dedicated audience (which could take a while), you can start reaching out to advertisers who’s products would make sense to mention. Here are a few other ways to monetize your podcast.
12. Become YouTube famous

If you’re good at talking in front of a camera and have an idea/product you want to discuss, YouTube could be the perfect platform for you. You can earn money on YouTube in a variety of ways:
Become a YouTube partnerThe big money on YouTube is if you meet the requirements to become a partner. This year, YouTube changed the requirements to become a partner. You need to have a channel that has reached 4,000 watch hours in the previous 12 months and 1,000 subscribers.
When you’re a partner, you start earning by how many views you receive. Here’s how it works: “YouTube takes around a 45 percent slice of advertising revenue, although the CPM (cost per thousand) that advertisers are charged varies. Most partners earn anywhere between $0.30 to $2.50 CPM.”
Connect to Google AdSenseOnce you become a Youtube partner, you can connect to Google AdSense, their advertising system. You’ll be paid based on the number of “impressions” your videos get. That’s when someone clicks on or watches an ad.
Product placementIf you can get companies to sponsor your videos, or place their products in their videos, you can generate even more income. But you’ll need to inform YouTube of these product placements, or they may pull your partnership.
13. Create online courses

If you have a specific area you’re especially knowledgeable in, creating an online course can make you some decent money. This could be a course in just about anything: Cooking skills, massage therapy, how to play the guitar, etc.
You’ll want to start by creating a course outline—show it to a couple people, have them tell you if they think they’ll actually learn whatever it is you’re trying to teach. Next, it’s time to make your course. Most of them are done through video, with worksheets included.
When it’s time to sell your course, you can sell to places like Zippy Courses.
14. Write an e-book

Writing an e-book and selling it is a lot like making courses online. Again, if you have a topic you want to write about—it could be as simple as the hobbies you like—writing about it should be easy, and if you can find a site willing to buy your book you can rake in a little extra cash.
You can go through Amazon Kindle Publishing—they’ll charge you a commission each time you get a sale, but their reach is huge, so you’re more likely to sell more copies.
15. Sell pictures that you’ve taken

If you’re hobby is photography, or you’re looking to become a professional photographer, there are a couple ways you can get started and make some money online.
First, you can sell your photos to stock photo companies. Some of those companies include:
123rf500pxAlamyCrestockAnd moreOr, if the only camera you have access to is your smartphone, you can sell your pictures you take with your phone. Apps and companies you can sell to include:
ClashotEyeEmFoapScoopshot16. Shop online

Most people shop online these days—and for good reason. It can actually save you money.
If you use coupon sites, you can save money on things you’ll already spend on. Some of these sites include:
SwagbucksGrouponSlickdealsHip2SaveShopAtHomeAnd more17. Subscribe to a food delivery service

Using a food delivery service can’t necessarily earn you money, but it can help you save you money if you constantly find yourself throwing out half the food you buy. Food delivery services send a box of food every week with new, sometimes unique vegetables, meat, fruit, and so on. If you don’t have time to shop and want simple meal-prep that leads to a good meal, a food subscription service may be perfect for you.
Most of the services offer similar foods, it just depends on the price range you want. Our recommended food services are: Blue Apron, Home Chef, Plated, Hello Fresh, and Freshly.
18. File your taxes online

While filing your taxes online isn’t a constant source of income, it can help you get your tax return sooner. Here’s three of the best tax softwares that make filing easy!
TurboTaxTurboTax is likely the tax software you’ve heard the most about, and for good reason! If you file a 1040-EZ, 1040, or 1040A you could file your federal return for free, plus, the guided format explains the tax filing process clearly, so you can be done filing in a matter of minutes.
Plus, if you’re self-employed, TurboTax has a Self-Employed product that can save you from having to hire a costly tax expert. It costs $114.99 for the software.
H&R BlockH&R Block has evolved past its brick and mortar beginnings and offers online products that compete with the best of them. If you’ve used past tax software products, you can upload a PDF of last year’s return from any other tax prep service.
H&R Block works like many of the other softwares—H&R Block Online guides you through your tax return to make sure you haven’t missed anything. All along, the Refund Reveal feature shows your estimated refund or balance due in the upper left corner.
TaxActTaxAct is one of the cheapest tax software programs, but it still offers a lot. Like TurboTax, it offers a free filing for forms 1040EZ and 1040A. Their Premium services are also cheaper, starting at just $37 for more complicated tax situations.
While TaxAct might not look as fancy as the other tax softwares, it offers many of the same products for a lower cost.
19. Become a graphic designer

A graphic designer creates digital art for their clients. And it’s actually a lot easier to make money as a graphic designer than some might think—it just takes a little persistence.
First, you’ll need to create a portfolio. After that, you can find direct clients to work with by using sites like Fiverr, where you can sell your talents. You can also post videos of you teaching graphic design—with product placement—and get clients that way.
20. Invest with a robo-advisor

Robo-advisors are diversified investment accounts that are automatically managed by a computer algorithm (as opposed to a human money manager). If you want to invest, but don’t have the money, or don’t want to invest with a money manager, robo-advisors are for you! Robo-advisors make investing easier—and cheaper—so they’re perfect for new investors.
Here are a couple of our favorite robo-advisors!
BettermentBetterment is a simple investing platform. You can easily open sub-accounts that use different portfolios for reaching multiple goals. It’s also surprisingly inexpensive! Betterment’s Digital plan charges 0.25 percent annually. You’ll have access to a full suite of services as well as mobile messaging to an advisor
Check out our full Betterment review.
AcornsAcorns is an robo-investing app. You can invest as little as $5, making it perfect for young, inexperienced investors.
Acorns charges 0.25 percent a year on accounts over $5,000. The fee on accounts under $5,000 is $1 a month.
Check out our full Acorns review.
WealthfrontLike Betterment, Wealthfront has a lot to offer investors. They requires a $500 minimum investment and its fee is 0.25 percent fixed a year on all portfolios—one of the more quite competitive fees.
Check out our full Wealthfront review.
SummaryMaking money online is becoming easier and easier. As long as you have some technological know-how, you can make a little extra cash on the side. We have just 21 ideas above, but there are an endless amount of things you can do to make money if you get creative.

Now, These are Ideas that will earn, like surveys, some folks just like these ways. Now , let’s get the survey sites😟Ill show you my success or failure, and do the math on hourly pay.

Now don’t get me wrong, survey sites in my opinion, not worth it, here are legitimate ways to earn money from surveys.

25 Apps To Make Money Fast For PayPal
We’ve recently talked about great websites for getting fast PayPal money such as Survey Junkieand Vindale Research. Today we’re going to delve into the smartphone world and talk about specific apps to make money fast for PayPal.

If you’re a savvy smartphone user, you know that there are reward-based apps. These apps reward you to take surveys, play games, watch ads, scan receipts, and more. Many of these options reward you with gift cards. While this can be nice, many people prefer to get cash instead.

Below I’ve included a diverse selection, so you can easily find apps that fit you. Read on to learn about the 25 best apps to make money fast for PayPal.

Im Not A Survey Lover

1. Ibotta
Highlights

Ibotta is one of the most popular receipt scanning apps.
You earn money in the form of cash back when you make purchases at various stores.
It only takes a minute or two to take a picture of your receipt and upload it.
You can also earn cash back by shopping online through the app.
You instantly earn $10 when you sign up and use the app for the first time.
You earn $5 for each person you refer to use the app.
What’s The PayPal Payment Minimum?

You need at least $20 to transfer your earnings to PayPal. You put in a request through the app to receive your payment.

How Long Does Payment Take?

I’ve always received payment within 30 to 60 minutes of requesting it. The Ibotta FAQ says it can take up to 24 hours during high-volume times.

2. FusionCash
Highlights

FusionCash is a GPT app that pays you to perform different small tasks.
You earn money by watching videos, completing surveys, listening to music, clicking on ads, and more.
You earn $1 per referral once they confirm their e-mail address.
You earn another $2 per referral once they complete their first offer.
You earn another $5 per referral every time your referrals cash out.
You get a $5 bonus for signing up and completing a short survey.
What’s The PayPal Payment Minimum?

You can request payment once you’ve earned $25. However, the FusionCash FAQ says at least $15 of your earnings must come from non-bonus payments.

How Long Does Payment Take?

Payments are made within 1-5 business days.

3. Swagbucks
Highlights

Swagbucks is a reputable GPT app that pays you to complete small tasks.
Swagbucks has been a popular website/app for 10 years.
You make money by performing web searches, taking surveys, shopping online, and more.
If you sign up using the link above, you’ll earn a $5 signup bonus.
You get 10% of the earnings of every person you refer to Swagbucks.
Swagbucks uses a point to cash system where each task is worth SB.
The wide variety of tasks means there’s always something you can do to make money.
What’s The PayPal Payment Minimum?

The PayPal minimum payout is $25 or 2,500 SB. You can cash out in increments of $25, $50, $100, and $250. Gift card payments are available starting at 300 SB.

Surveys Won’t Get You Rich, but they pay!

How Long Does Payment Take?

Swagbucks says it can take up to 10 business days for you to get paid through PayPal. However, lots of users report getting paid in seven days or less.

4. MyPoints
Highlights

MyPoints pays users to take surveys and complete small tasks.
The small tasks include playing games, performing web searches, clipping digital coupons, watching videos, and more.
MyPoints also pays you to shop; you earn points for every dollar you spend at certain stores.
The MyPoints FAQ says that you earn free points for referring new users, but the number of points isn’t disclosed.
What’s The PayPal Payment Minimum?

To cash out through PayPal, you need at least $25. This is equal to 3,970 points. You can also get paid via PayPal in increments of $50 and $100.

How Long Does Payment Take?

MyPoints says that it can take up to five business days to receive payment.

5. PointClub
Highlights

PointClub is a well-known app that pays users to take surveys.
You earn points for each survey you complete.
Surveys pay anywhere between 200 points to over 2,000 points.
1,000 points are equal to $1.00.
You can earn bonus points just by logging in for consecutive days. Read more about this feature in our PointClub review.
You can enter a daily giveaway for 10,000 points ($10).
You can quickly earn $6.50 in points during the registration process. The PointClub FAQ says you get free points for entering your e-mail address and confirming your e-mail address.
You get a $5.00 signup bonus.
What’s The PayPal Payment Minimum?

The payment minimum for PointClub is $25 worth of points.

How Long Does Payment Take?

Payment processing time isn’t listed on the PointClub website. After reading several reviews, it looks like you can expect to get paid within a few business days.

6. Toluna
Highlights

Toluna pays users to complete surveys.
The company has been in business since 2000, so it’s very well-known app and website.
Toluna uses a point to cash conversion system.
Surveys pay between 15 and 50,000 points depending on their length.
You can earn extra points taking polls, using the Toluna forum, and more.
You earn 500 bonus points when you sign up.
You earn 500 bonus points for every person you refer to Toluna.
What’s The PayPal Payment Minimum?

You need 95,000 points for a $30 PayPal payout. PayPal payments are made in $30 increments.

How Long Does Payment Take?

Toluna doesn’t state how long payment takes. Several users have reported getting paid within a few business days. Some also say it’s taken them a week or longer to get paid.

7. YouGov
Highlights

YouGov pays you to take surveys about news, current affairs, politics, and more.
YouGov uses a point to cash conversion system.
A typical YouGov survey is only 20 to 30 questions.
You get 2,000 bonus points for signing up.
You get 2,000 bonus points for every person you refer to YouGov.
Some users report getting points for filling out their profiles.
What’s The PayPal Payment Minimum?

The payment minimum isn’t disclosed on the YouGov website. User reviews report cashing out anywhere between 5,000 points to 25,000 points.

How Long Does Payment Take?

Unfortunately, YouGov doesn’t disclose how long payments take.

8. Swagbucks Watch
Highlights

Swagbucks Watch is a Swagbucks app that’s solely focused on watching videos.
You get paid to watch advertisement videos in different categories – entertainment, technology, and more.
Videos are often in playlist format to make viewing and earning even easier.
You can also watch new trailers for movies and DVDs.
The Google Play page for the app says you’ll earn up to 10 to 30 SB per day.
You can switch between the app and Swagbucks website for easier viewing and more ways to earn.
What’s The PayPal Payment Minimum? 

The PayPal minimum is $25 or 2,500 SB. You can get PayPal payments in increments of $25, $50, $100, and $250.

How Long Does Payment Take?

Like the regular Swagbucks app, Swagbucks Watch pays out within 10 business days.

9. TopCashBack
Highlights

TopCashBack is one of the most popular cash back apps.
TopCashBack is partnered with over 3,500 retailers both in-store and online.
You can earn up to 15% cash back on your purchases.
You earn $10 if you sign up using a referral link (our link is above).
You earn $10 through the Tell A Friend bonus.
What’s The PayPal Payment Minimum?

There’s no minimum amount for requesting payment via PayPal.

How Long Does Payment Take?  

The TopCashBack FAQ says you’ll get paid through PayPal within four business days.

10. BeFrugal
Highlights

BeFrugal is a cash back platform that’s similar to eBates and TopCashBack.
BeFrugal is partnered with over 5,000 retailers.
You can earn up to 40% cash back on purchases you make.
You’ll earn a $10 signup bonus when you join BeFrugal. The bonus shows up in your account once you’ve earned $10 in cash back.
You’ll earn $10 for every person you refer to BeFrugal. Referral payments also show up in your account once your referrals earn $10 in cash back.
What’s The PayPal Payment Minimum?

You only need $0.01 in your account to request a PayPal payment.

How Long Does Payment Take?

The BeFrugal FAQ says you’ll get paid within 10 business days of requesting your payout.

11. GrabPoints
Highlights

GrabPoints is a GPT app that pays you to do small tasks.
You can earn money by watching videos, answering surveys, playing games, completing offers, and downloading apps.
GrabPoints has paid out over $5 million in cash and gift cards to users.
You earn a $5 bonus just for signing up.
You earn 500 points for every person that signs up using your referral code.
Earnings for each task range from 2-5,000 points per task.
What’s The PayPal Payment Minimum?

GrabPoints has a $2 (2,000 point) minimum payout threshold.

How Long Does Payment Take? 

According to the GrabPoints FAQ, payments are usually sent 24-72 hours after you request a payout. They do state that it may take up to four days to receive payment.

12. SavingStar
Highlights

SavingStar is a grocery receipt scanning app.
You earn cash back when you buy items for participating retailers.
You can either scan your receipt or use your store card to redeem cash back.
Over 7 million people use SavingStar.
Over 600,000 stores and 100 retail chains are teamed up with SavingStar.
What’s The PayPal Payment Minimum?

You can request a payment through Paypal once you have $5 of cash back earnings in your SavingStar account.

How Long Does Payment Take?

The SavingStar FAQ page says you’ll receive your payment 24 to 48 hours after you request it.

13. FeaturePoints
Highlights

FeaturePoints pays you to download and try free apps.
You only have to use the apps for one minute to earn money.
Each app you download and try is worth a certain number of points.
For each person you refer, you’ll get 50% of their earnings.
You can also opt-in to earn points by taking surveys that pay 200 to 4,000 points each.
You get 20 points for liking FeaturePoints on both PayPal and Twitter.
You get another 10 points for filling out your profile.
The points you earn per app seems to vary between 20 points up to 300 points.
What’s The PayPal Payment Minimum?

You need a minimum of $3 (1,800 points) in your account to request a PayPal payout.

How Long Does Payment Take?

Most user reports say that you get paid within 24 hours, and many people say they receive PayPal payments instantly.

14. CashPirate
Highlights

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CashPirate is a highly-rated app that pays users to complete small tasks.
Tasks include watching videos, downloading apps, and more.
CashPirate users Pirate Coins that convert to cash payments.
You earn 500 Pirate Coins just for signing up.
You get 10% of the money each of your referrals earns.
You also get 5% of the money from your referral’s referrals.
What’s The PayPal Payment Minimum?

You need a minimum of 2,500 Pirate Coins to request a $2.50 PayPal payout.

How Long Does Payment Take?

Many users say that they receive PayPal payments from CashPirate within minutes of requesting a payout.

15. ReceiptHog
Highlights

ReceiptHog is a receipt scanning app that’s very similar to Ibotta.
It doesn’t matter what stores you buy the featured items from.
You can earn extra coins by playing Hog Slots, a simple and fun slot machine game in the app.
You can earn free spins for Hog Slots by referring friends.
What’s The PayPal Payment Minimum?

You can request a PayPal payment once you’ve earned at least $5. This is equal to 100 coins.

How Long Does Payment Take?

The ReceiptHog FAQ says you’ll get paid within seven days of requesting a payout.

16. Gigwalk
Highlights

Gigwalk pays you to complete quick, small tasks that are mostly based on your location.
Some of the small tasks include taking pictures of store displays, testing apps, mystery shopping, and reviewing delivery services.
Simple gigs take about five minutes to complete.
Complex gigs that pay more can take a few hours to complete.
According to this page, gigs pay between $3 and $100.
What’s The PayPal Payment Minimum?

There’s no minimum payout amount with Gigwalk; you get paid automatically when your work is approved.

How Long Does Payment Take?

You are paid automatically once a customer approves your work. Customers are allowed 14 days to review your work.

17. EasyShift
Highlights

EasyShift pays you to complete location-based tasks in your city.
You can get paid to take photos of products, check product prices, and more.
EasyShift uses a points-to-cash conversion system.
Reviews generally say that you can earn $2 to $20 per task.
What’s The PayPal Payment Minimum?

There’s no payment minimum. You’ll automatically get paid through PayPal when each Shift is approved.

How Long Does Payment Take?

According to EasyShift, payments are sent 48 hours after they get approved. Most Shifts are reviewed and approved within 1-2 business days, but it can occasionally take a week or longer.

18. App Trailers
Highlights

App Trailers pays users to watch videos about new apps.
You can earn extra points by uploading videos and getting likes.
You can have up to five devices linked to your account to maximize earnings.
Users report a 50 point signup bonus.
What’s The PayPal Payment Minimum?

According to reviews, the minimum amount needed for payment via PayPal is $0.50 (500 points). 

How Long Does Payment Take?

App Trailers doesn’t disclose how long it takes to get paid via PayPal. Many user reviews describe payment as quick, but they don’t give specific numbers.

19. Surveys On The Go
Highlights

Surveys On The Go pays users to take quick, simple surveys.
You can choose which survey categories you want to participate in. Some examples include business, entertainment, technology, and media.
Users typically receive 1-2 surveys per week.
What’s The PayPal Payment Minimum?

The payment minimum for Surveys On The Go is $10.

How Long Does Payment Take? 

Once you earn $10, you can get instant PayPal transfers. According to their website, surveys are typically reviewed and approved within 3-5 business days. You can find more info on their FAQ page.

20. Observa
Highlights

Observa is an app that pays you to visit local stores and perform small tasks.

You get paid to find products, photograph them, and answer questions about them.

The average time spent on each task is 5-10 minutes.

The average pay per task is about $7.50.

The app sends you real-time notifications to tell you when new tasks are available.

Observa uses a map that shows the number of tasks near you and tells you how much they pay ahead of time.

What’s The PayPal Payment Minimum?

Observa has a minimum payout of $4. Once your work is approved, your payment is automatically sent to you via PayPal. However, if you decide to go with Bitcoin there is no minimum payout.

How Long Does Payment Take?

Observa reviews and approves your work within 24 hours. Once it’s approved, your payment will be in your PayPal account within 24 hours.

21. Fronto
Highlights

Fronto is an app that pays you to view content on your lock screen.

You earn points by swiping left and engaging with the ads/content you see.

You earn points by swiping right to unlock your phone, downloading advertised apps, and more.

Each view or task pays between 20 to 300 points.

Fronto has paid out over $5 million worth of rewards.

The app has 9 million downloads, and the number keeps growing.

You earn bonus points just for logging into the app daily.

Signing up through the referral link above will earn you 1,250 bonus points ($0.50).

When other users sign up using your link, you earn 1,250 bonus points ($0.50).

What’s The PayPal Payment Minimum?

You need $10 (25,000 points) to get paid via PayPal.

How Long Does Payment Take?

Our Fronto review notes that payments are made in real-time, so you’ll see money in your PayPal account almost instantly.

22. Slidejoy
Highlights

Slidejoy pays you to view advertisements on your phone’s lock screen.

You get paid the same amount whether you just view an ad or interact with it.

You can earn extra money by playing games, taking surveys, and more.

Slidejoy pays in points called Carats, and these convert to cash payments.

Users report getting 20 bonus Carats for signing up.

Slidejoy has excellent user ratings and over 90,000 Google Play downloads.

What’s The PayPal Payment Minimum?

You need at least 2,000 carats in your Redeemable Now balance to request a PayPal payout. 1,000 Carats is equal to $1.

How Long Does Payment Take?

Users report getting paid within minutes when they request payment. However, the Slidejoy FAQsays your Redeemable Now balance is only updated once per month.

23. AppKarma
Highlights

AppKarma is another app that pays you to download and use apps.

You earn money for downloading the apps, and you can earn even more by keeping and playing with them.

AppKarma has a 4.7-star rating with over 327,000 downloads through Google Play.

For each person you refer, you’ll receive 30% of their earnings.

You get 300 points for signing up using a referral code.

You get 50 points each for verifying your e-mail, watching tutorials, and for creating your account.

You also get a 5-point bonus for daily check-ins.

You can earn extra money through the AppKarma VIP status.

When you cash out your points, you get 5% of your earnings added back to help cover PayPal fees.

You can increase your earnings through Karma Play badges, which are explained in the FAQ.

What’s The PayPal Payment Minimum?

You can request a PayPal payment once you have $5 (6,000 AppKarma points) in your account.

How Long Does Payment Take?

The AppKarma FAQ says it can take anywhere from a few minutes up to 24 hours to receive your payment.

24. Pinecone Research
Highlights

Earn a flat $3 per survey.
Surveys usually take only around 10 – 15 minutes to complete.
Surveys usually are enjoyable since they cater to your needs.
Payouts are quite quick.
Wide selection of prizes to choose from.
What’s The PayPal Payment Minimum?

You can cash out in points once you reach a minimum of $10 in points.

How Long Does Payment Take?

You should receive gift cards almost instantly, but real cash prizes may take up to 2 weeks to arrive.

25. AppLike
Highlights

AppLike pays you to download and test game apps on your phone.

You get paid extra for playing the games after the basic testing is done.

AppLike uses mCoins as currency, and these convert to cash payments.

You earn 4,444 mCoins for downloading the app and signing up.

You earn 250 mCoins each time you refer someone to AppLike.

You also earn 25% of the money each of your referrals earns.

What’s The PayPal Payment Minimum?

You only need $0.50 to request a PayPal payout. This is equal to about 4,999 mCoins.

How Long Does Payment Take?

Many AppLike users report getting paid in less than 24 hours, though some users say it takes a few business days.

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I Need Money Now? 21 Legit Ways to Get Money Quickly

Sometimes you just need money fast – as in TODAY.

Perhaps you have an unexpected car repair because your transmission went out or you blew a tire.

Or maybe the water heater in your house needed repair — along with your refrigerator, your air conditioning system and your Internet all in a three-day period.

That really happened to a friend recently. Luckily, my friend had some cash set aside in an emergency fund. Everyone needs an emergency fund.

Or you might need money fast for a variety of good reasons.

Maybe you got a last-minute phone call from a friend who wants to go on a spontaneous (and expensive) trip together. Or perhaps you’ve decided that it’s time to finally kick that consumer debt to the curb once and for all.

Fortunately, there are lots of legit ways to get money quickly.  The 21 ideas listed below for getting money fast may help you with your money woes as quickly as today or as soon as a week or two.

If you work it right, you can try a combination of the money-making ideas listed below and increase your cash flow even more.

Look through the list, figure out which money-making ideas are most conducive to your lifestyle and get to work.

21 Ways to Get Money Quickly
Although there are many ways to get money fast, I’ve picked twenty-one ways I feel are doable for most people. So, you won’t find weird things on this list such as selling bodily fluids or panhandling.

These are real, legit ways people make money every day.

1. Take Surveys on Your Phone
If you find yourself with spare time to browse on your phone, you could make some fast cash by filling out surveys through Survey Junkie.

They have a 8.7/10 Trustpilot rating and you can get paid cash via Paypal.

Survey Junkie pays people for sharing their opinions, and the cool thing about the company is that it allows you to complete surveys whenever you want.

When you complete surveys on their site, Survey Junkie rewards you points, which can then be converted into gift cards at your favorite stores or cash which is transferred to your PayPal account.

You won’t get rich by completing surveys, but you can start earning points right now and get cash quickly.

If you’re eighteen years of age or older and like the idea of making money just for answering questions on your phone, check out Survey Junkie.

You can make money with Survey Junkie even when you’re sitting around watching TV or sitting in the waiting room for your dentist appointment.

2. Play on Your Phone with Swagbucks
Sites like Swagbucks pay you for doing things you probably do already anyway. With Swagbucks, you can earn points for doing things such as:

With Swagbucks, you can earn points for doing things such as:

Playing games
Watching video
Shopping
Searching
Taking surveys
After you earn enough points, Swagbucks will allow you to convert those points into gift cards from your favorite retailers, or into cash deposited in your PayPal account.

You won’t earn a ton of money with Swagbucks, but it will help you to earn a few bucks here and there and pay you for things you are likely already doing without getting paid.

Right now they have a $10 bonus just for signing up!

3. Sell DVDs and CDs
Do you have tons of DVDs and CDs sitting around your house that you never, ever watch or listen to?

Why not sell them to make some quick money?

Decluttr is a cool website where you can sell your dvds and cds to get money really fast. Here’s how it works:

First, you go to the Decluttr site and enter in the bar-codes of things you want to sell.

Decluttr primarily buys:

CDs and DVDs
Books
Games
Cell phones
LEGOs
Yep, apparently, there’s a big market for reselling LEGO sets. Anyway, as you enter the barcodes for the items you want to sell, Decluttr automatically tells you how much they’ll pay you for each item.

Obviously, the more popular the item (i.e., the better it’ll do as they re-sell it) the more money you’ll get paid for selling it to Decluttr.

After you approve your “sell” list and agree to the prices they offer, they will send you a FREE shipping label. Yep, it’s absolutely free.

When the label arrives, you box up your stuff, put the label on the box and bring it to the nearest authorized shipping store, such as UPS.

Decluttr promises to pay you the day after they receive your stuff, and they don’t charge you any additional auction or seller fees.

Although you won’t make as much selling on Decluttr as you would selling your stuff outright, you have to do little to no work to sell, and that makes up for the potentially lower offering prices.

No listing stuff on Craigslist or eBay, no holding a garage sale and no paying seller fees.

Using Decluttr is an easy way to sell your stuff fast.

4. Rent Out a Room on Airbnb
Do you have a spare bedroom – or even a spare couch – in your house? If so, you can rent it out to travelers on Airbnb.

Airbnb is a site that offers rooms, couches or whole houses for rent to travelers who are looking to avoid the expense and lack of personal feel that often comes with traditional hotel rentals.

Some Airbnb travelers are traveling for work-related reasons, some are in town for a special event such as a concert, and others are looking for a short-term place to stay as they travel to a further destination.

When you list your available room on Airbnb, you’re advertising to hundreds of millions of travelers who use Airbnb to find their travel stay destinations.

How much money can you expect to earn if someone rents your room through Airbnb? Well, it depends on where you live; each city has a different average rate, and it can vary based on the amenities you offer as well.

In the major metropolitan area where I live, the average weekly rental rate for a single room is $297. That’s a lot of cash for just letting someone crash at your place for a few days.

If you think renting out a room in your house or apartment might be a great way for you to get money fast, visit the Airbnb site today to learn more about becoming a host.

5. Drive People Around
Driving people around companies like Uber or Lyft is great because you can pick your hours to work without any notice at all. These apps provide rides for people who need to get places.

People like choosing Uber or Lyft over a traditional taxi service because the service they get with these types of rideshare companies is more personalized and often more affordable as well.

After you get approved to drive for Uber or Lyft, you’ll download an app that lets you sign in or sign out whenever you want or need to – in other words, you can work at your convenience.

As you pick up riders and bring them to their destinations, Uber collects the money for the ride, and riders often give tips directly to the drivers who provide great service.

If the rider tips you in cash on the spot, you get some money right away, and then the money you get for providing the ride itself is paid by the rideshare company on a weekly basis.

And you don’t have to worry about your safety as an Uber or Lyft driver. Both companies take safety very seriously and work hard to keep both client and driver lists free of undesirable people.

If you choose to start making cash as an Uber or Lyft driver, there are things you can do to maximize your income and potentially increase your tips as well.

Here are some keys to making more money as a ride-share driver:

Drive During Peak Hours
Rides cost more during peak hours such as late nights (think near or after bar closing times), early mornings or on weekends.

If you are willing to be available at peak ride times, you’ll likely make more money as a ride-share driver.

Keep Your Car Clean
People using rideshare services like to ride in a clean vehicle. Make sure to keep your car clean inside and out by washing and vacuuming it regularly.

Provide Exemplary Service
The better the service you provide as a rideshare driver, the better chance you have of increasing your tips. It’s important to be friendly and smile as you pick up your rider.

Take cues from the rider as to how much conversation they want and respond accordingly. Also, many successful rideshare drivers offer riders extras such as small bottles of water or mints.

Drive safely and obey all traffic laws so that your rider feels confident in your abilities.

By providing excellent service as a rideshare driver and driving during peak ride times, you can earn more money faster.

If you’re interested in learning more about driving for a rideshare company, check out our article on How to Make Money Driving for Lyft.

6. Deliver Groceries to People
Have you heard of Instacart? They will deliver groceries to your home, and they quickly pay people who deliver groceries to their clients.

As with Uber and Lyft, you can sign in as available for grocery delivery shifts at your convenience.

With both companies, they let you know when there is a delivery opportunity available and you can choose whether or not to take the job.

Your rate of pay as a personal grocery shopper will vary based on a number of factors such as the size of the grocery order and the miles driven for delivery.

A typical reported average pay for doing grocery delivery is $15 an hour. Remember that as with other delivery services, you can get tips along with what you get paid directly from the delivery company.

Depending on which company you sign on with, you might be shopping and delivering the groceries that clients order, or you may just be delivering.

Tips for Making More with Instacart
As with most service jobs, there are things you can do to increase your ability to earn tips as a personal grocery shopper. Here are some suggestions.

Shop carefully and thoroughly, making sure to get everything on the client’s list and to pick quality produce items
Deliver quickly and with a smile
Set the items in your car carefully, so they’re not able to tumble around as you drive
Keep your vehicle clean and free of garbage or unpleasant smells
Delivering for Instacart could be an excellent way for you to earn cash quickly if you like driving and live near a grocery store.

7. Sell Your Unwanted Clothes
Chances are you have at least a few unwanted clothing items in your closet. If you need money fast you may be able to sell those clothes and get some quick cash.

Luckily, there are several ways to sell your old clothes. If you have a LOT of clothes, you could hold a garage sale, but people typically don’t have enough clothes alone to do that.

Here are some other ways people make money quickly by selling their clothes.

eBay
Selling clothes on eBay is very popular – especially when you have a lot of name brand clothing. To get the best price, check out what similar items are going for and price your items a bit lower.

Don’t forget to account for seller fees and shipping charges as you price. Some people find more success when they add shipping charges to the price and offer free shipping, too.

Consignment Shops
If you have consignment shops in your area, you may be able to bring your clothing there to sell. However, remember that you’ll have a much smaller audience if you sell your clothing that way, so the clothing may not sell as quickly as it might on eBay.

ThredUp
There are online companies such as ThredUp that buy specific brands of clothing from people and then resell them.

Although it is a great way to sell your clothing really fast, you should know that sites like ThredUp don’t pay a lot for clothing and they do have a limited number of brands that they accept.

Selling your clothing could make you quick cash and help you declutter your house at the same time.

8. Be a Tasker on TaskRabbit
Have you heard of TaskRabbit? TaskRabbit is a site people visit if they need a small (or large) task done.

If you sign up to work with TaskRabbit, you might find yourself putting together furniture, running an errand or helping someone with a small home repair such as fixing a leaky faucet.

TaskRabbit clients also request tasks such as virtual assistant work, delivery work or cleaning jobs. For instance, they may request to have their home deep cleaned before they host a holiday party.

Here’s how it works: first, you sign up to be a tasker on the Task Rabbit site. After being approved, you’re notified by the company of available tasks in your area via their free app.

You get to choose the tasks you want to take, and after you finish the job you submit your invoice directly to TaskRabbit, and they collect the payment from the client.

As with Uber and Lyft, taskers for TaskRabbit often get tipped by clients, which could mean extra money in your pocket extra fast.

Your regular paycheck for the work you do for TaskRabbit comes to you weekly.  And because you can pick and choose which tasks you want to do, you get to decide when you are available for work with TaskRabbit.

9. Do Freelance Gigs
Are you good at particular skills such as writing short articles, creating resumes, web development, virtual assistant tasks or graphic design?

If so, you could make some money quickly by finding a few freelancing gigs on sites like Upwork. Individuals and companies look for freelancers on Upwork when they need some work done but don’t have enough work to hire an official employee.

Freelancing jobs on Upwork are often finished in a day or two, and you can often work any hours during the day that fit your schedule.

Rates of pay vary on the type of work you’re asked to do.

10. Offer Your Babysitting/Pet Sitting Services
One popular way of making money these days is through pet sitting or child care. The great thing about these types of jobs is that you are usually paid on the spot the same day you do the work or finish the job.

Check with local friends and family members to see if they need a pet sitter or babysitter, or if they’d like an evening out. A reasonable average pay rate for babysitting services is $10 per hour – and more if you are watching several children.

If you can’t find friends, family members or neighbors that need help watching their little ones, you could always sign up with a website like Care.com to find babysitting gigs in your area.

11. Recycle Things
Another way to make money fast is to recycle things. Nearly everything from aluminum cans to scrap metal to electronics may be able to be recycled in your area.

Check your local yellow pages or search online to find businesses in your area that pay for recycled products.

Aluminum cans are probably the easiest product to find for recycling, so gather up your own cans and then check with family, friends, and neighbors to see if you can have theirs and search local parks for discarded cans to recycle.

12. Do Tasks for Family and Friends
If your family and friends are like everyone else, they probably have a slew of tasks they’d like to get done but just can’t find the time to do.

To make money fast, send out an email, text or a note on Facebook letting loved ones know that you’re looking to make some cash quickly and if they have any tasks they’d like to hire you to do.

Some ideas for quick tasks could include:

Cleaning their house
Organizing an area, room or house
Washing their car
Cleaning up doggy doo from their yard
Mowing their lawn
Washing windows
Raking leaves
Or similar types of tasks. Work with the homeowner to decide a fair price and then get to work. You could find enough work to earn a couple of hundred dollars in one weekend if you look hard enough.

13. Find Gigs on Craigslist
Craigslist has a “gigs” section where people are looking for help doing what usually amounts to quick tasks.

In the “gigs” section you might find somebody asking for help moving, cleaning their home or doing a car repair job.

The gigs section has different types of jobs too, from labor jobs to writing jobs to computer-related jobs. Note that you may find some weird stuff on there also, so search the listings carefully.

14. Get a Job as a Waitperson or Pizza Delivery Person
The great things about wait staff jobs or pizza delivery jobs are that you can usually get hired quickly and start working right away.

And although you likely won’t get a paycheck for a couple of weeks, you will earn tips immediately if you do your job right.

Check with local chain restaurants and pizza delivery places to look for quick work as a wait staff person or delivery person.

15. Run a Mobile Car Wash Service for a Day or Two – or Longer
A mobile car wash service is a great way to earn some money fast. Put together some simple supplies: a bucket, some rags, some towels for drying, some dish soap, window cleaner, some paper towels and a portable, rechargeable vacuum.

Head out into the neighborhood (weekends are usually best – evenings can work too) and go door-to-door offering your mobile car wash service.

It is a task that people know they need done but often just don’t have the time to do. All you need from them is their car and access to their outside water and water hose.

Base your rate on how long you think it will take you and on how messy the car is. Do a terrific job, and you might earn some tips as well.

16. Flip Freebies from Craigslist
Another popular way people earn money fast is to pick up valuable stuff from the free stuff section on Craigslist and then resell it on the same site.

People regularly give away valuable stuff on Craigslist because they don’t want to deal with the selling process.

As I was researching for this article, I found a nice baby crib in the “free” section. Something like this could easily sell for $50 or $100.

17. Find Gigs on Fiverr
Fiverr works kind of like Upwork where you are paid to do a short-term job or task. The difference is that many of the jobs on Fiverr are fast and only pay $5.

For instance, somebody might want you to write a poem for their loved one or draw a quick picture of their pet.

Just search through the jobs on Fiverr and apply for the ones you can do quickly, or create your profile there and offer your services.

18. Take Back Stuff You Bought
If you like to shop and spend a lot of your money on clothes and other stuff, you might be able to come up with some really fast cash by returning items you bought but haven’t used yet.

Search your house and closet for stuff like that DVD movie you just had to have or that sweater you haven’t worn yet.

Take your pile of stuff and the accompanying receipts and bring it back to the store for some quick cash. Chances are you don’t really need it anyway, right?

19. Do Lawn Work for Your Neighbors
Lawn work is one of those tasks that many people would gladly pay to have taken off their hands. If you want quick cash, you can offer a variety of lawn care services.

You could mow lawns, rake leaves, shovel snow in the winter or do basic trimming and landscaping. Other ideas include weeding gardens or clearing out vegetable or flower gardens for the winter.

Prices are generally negotiated per job and are paid for as soon as the job is finished. If you play your cards right, you could be hired on as a regular by some clients and have fast money every week.

20. Hold a Garage Sale
If you have a lot of stuff hanging around your house that you don’t want or need, holding a garage sale could be a great way to get money fast.

Thursdays, Fridays and weekends are usually the best sale days for getting rid of your stuff. Go through your house, gather your stuff up and price it competitively (10% of the retail price is reasonable).

Display your stuff attractively and organize it well to make it easy for people to shop. Gain more traffic by posting your garage sale on Craigslist and hanging up signs around the neighborhood.

Be willing to bargain too. Getting something for an item is better than getting nothing.

Want to make your sale extra attractive? Offer snacks or lemonade for free or cheap.

21. Do Gigs on Gigwalk
Gigwalk is a different type of task site. Gigwalk is a company that helps consumer brands identify and fix potential marketing issues.

When you sign up to be a gigwalker, you’ll have the chance to do a variety of tasks that help the company get feedback for their retail clients.

Gigwalker tasks take anywhere from five minutes to a few hours, and you get to see the task and the pay before you decide whether or not you’ll take it.

You find out which jobs are available on Gigwalk by downloading their app onto your phone. The range for a Gigwalk task might be anywhere from $3 to $100, depending on the task.

A gigwalker might be asked to take a picture of a menu at a restaurant or give feedback about a product display at a store.

Payments are made directly through PayPal.

A Word About Freelancing and Taxes
If you are going to make your cash via any official companies such as Uber, Lyft or Instacart, you should know that depending on the type of gigs you choose, a 1099 form may be issued at the end of the year.

The 1099 form is a tax form issued to freelance workers or contract workers that states how much a company paid them for services provided.

What this means is that you’ll be responsible for reporting the income – and paying the accompanying taxes on the income – you made with the companies you worked for when tax time comes around.

So, if you are planning on making this gig income thing a regular, weekly deal, you may want to consider setting aside a portion of your earnings to pay for any taxes you might owe in April.

If you don’t, you could end up having to do even more gigs to come up with some fast cash to pay Uncle Sam.

Summary
As you can see, there are many, many opportunities for making money really quickly. To maximize your income – especially where service types of jobs are concerned – be sure to do your best work.

Developing a good reputation as you do the different jobs you find means people are more likely to call on you when they need help in the future.

Have you ever done any of these jobs to make money fast? What are your favorite ways to make money quickly?

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