My kids aren’t getting any cheaper as they get older. In fact, they are costing a ton more! Earning extra cash can go a long way especially with the holidays coming up. If you’re looking for legitimate and real ways to earn a little extra money from your own home here is a list. If you have other suggestions, please feel free to comment below!
Keep in mind that to partner with Uber, your vehicle must be 2005 or newer, have 4 or more doors and not be salvaged. Also note that all Uber drivers are required to go through a simple background check for safety (at no cost to you) and to upload a valid drivers license.
*Work for Amazon
You can become a Mechanical Turk for Amazon and earn money from home just for reading articles, completing tasks, etc. After signing up, just search or browse through the Human Intelligence Tasks (HITs) and click on the one that interests you. Accept the HIT and follow the instructions. When you’re done, submit your work and after the requester approves your work, money is deposited into your Amazon Payments account.
Another opportunity is Amazon’s VCC (Virtual Contact Center).
Full time and part time opportunities are available in Arizona, Kentucky, Texas, West Virginia, Delaware, Minnesota, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, North Carolina, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and Virginia for our seasonal customer service associate position.
- 3-4 weeks of paid training
- Seasonal and referral bonus opportunities
- Base compensation is $10/hour with the potential bonus opportunities
- Part-time and full-time positions available
Requirements:
- In order to be considered for this position, your home residence must be in one of the following states; Arizona, Kentucky, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Delaware, Minnesota, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Basic typing, phone, and computer navigation skills
- Ability to navigate the Internet, email, and Instant Messenger tools
- 1+ years in a service environment dealing with the public
- Distraction free workspace
*BECOME A TUTOR
You can also tutor online. Tutor.com is a great place to start and get more information. Make your own hours, get a client base by posting in schools, libraries, even Craigslist You can also tutor at home as well. Tutors generally charge by the hour and can make anywhere from $10 – $75 per hour. So if you have an extensive knowledge of a certain subject, a positive attitude, a passion to help others, and you enjoy working with children — tutoring may be the perfect home-based business for you.
*SELL YOUR JUNK MAIL
If you receive a lot of junk mail in your inbox or mailbox you can check out the Small Business Knowledge Center (also known as SBKC and rated A+ with the BBB!) as they will PAY YOU for your junk mail! Plus, if you are a business owner or are self-employed, you will earn bonus points for the materials you send!
As a SBKC Consumer Panelist, you’ll be asked to regularly send them your emails and junk mail related to Insurance, Investments, Banking, Mortgage, Credit Cards, Leisure, and more. Just forward all of your qualifying emails or place your direct junk mail in the postage-paid envelopes they provide and return to them about once a week.
According to SBKC, “Frequent participants can earn as much as $20 in points every 6 to 10 weeks! Business owners and those who are self-employed can earn rewards even faster.”Head on over here to sign up and for more details.
*SELL YOUR GENTLY USED CLOTHING
If you or a family member has a closet filled with outdated clothing, consider packing up a box and selling it online via thredUP.com. Start by ordering a free Clean Out Kit, pack it full of styles you’ve loved, and return it to them for free. They will inspect the clothing and determine an amount to pay you. The amount you’re paid depends on the original price, brand and category of each item. You can use their Earnings Estimator to see how much others have earned for similar items.
If you haven’t yet discovered Plato’s Closet, this hidden gem with locations throughout our region (and across the country) is worth a big look! There are more than 400 locations across the country to help you find your favorite brands on a dime or get paid for clothing you no longer want.
Another site that allows you to sell your gently-used clothing is Tradesy. Just list any fashion item in good condition, snap a few photos, propose a price, and use the free box and label to ship without leaving your house. You might want to check out Poshmark too!
* FIX SEARCH ENGINE RESULTS
Whenever you browse with a search engine (such as Google, Yahoo, Bing, etc.), it uses a algorithm” to determine the results you see…and you may not always get the results that you want. That’s why real humans are needed to look at the results and judge them for quality, relevancy, and usefulness. And, the best part is you can get paid anywhere between $12-$15 per hour just for becoming a search engine evaluator for companies such as Lionbridge, Appen, or Leapforce. This is an independent contractor position, not a job.
*TAKE PART IN RESEARCH STUDIES
We post a lot of research studies on our site where you can make up to $500 or more with a little time invested. I work with Joanne and she’s a very sweet women and shares the studies she has available. You can email Joanne at Joanne@newstudy.info to get on the list or just check here to the latest studies available that might apply to you or your family!
*TAKE ONLINE SURVEYS
Enjoy sharing your opinion? You won’t make BIG money but they are pretty simple to do. Most companies will pay via check, PayPal, or you can submit for a reward by mail after you’ve accumulated enough points to cash out. My top 3 survey companies are –
* Inbox Dollars (rated A+ with BBB)
* Toluna (rated A+ with BBB)
* PineCone Research (rated #2 on Survey Police)
*SUBMIT GROCERY RECEIPTS
What better way to get paid then for buying items you already need? Here are some great money-saving apps that will allow you to earn cash back just for buying products at the grocery store.
* Ibotta – You can unlock offers by completing various tasks, such as learning a fact or watching a short video. Then, search for offers in-store by scanning the barcode of items that are in your shopping cart. After making a purchase, you can submit a rebate by tapping on “redeem” for eligible items purchased. Then scan the product bar code and submit a picture of your receipt.
* Checkout 51 – Browse through the different offers available and buy items from the Offer List at ANY store. Upload a photo of your entire receipt using the app or website (it is recommended that you upload your receipt immediately after purchase since there are only limited quantities of offers available). When your account reaches $20, you can cash out and they’ll mail you a check. Note that offers go live on Thursdays at 12AM in each time zone and they expire the following Wednesday at 11:59PM in each time zone. You must submit the receipts while the offers are live.
* SavingStar – View offers on your mobile app or online – there are often 100% cash back “surprise” freebies during the month. Then, use your registered card at checkout as you normally do. For receipt-scan stores, take a picture of your receipt and submit through the SavingStar app or website. Note that discounts are not received at checkout but will be posted in your account within 2-22 days depending on the store. In addition to cashing out your earnings using your bank account or PayPal, you can use your earnings to score Starbucks eGift Cards, AMC Theatres eGift Cards and iTunes Gift Codes.
*BROWSE WITH BING
If you spend a lot of time browsing the web, you may consider switching from Google or Yahoo to Bing. Like a frequent flyer program that rewards you for flying, Bing Rewards gives you credits for searching the web (while using Bing) as well as taking advantage of special offers. You can then redeem your credits for gift cards at popular retailers and restaurants (such as Starbucks, Amazon, ToysRUs) and/or donate them to a local school through Bing in the Classroom.
BECOME A COMPANY REP
Interested in starting your own business? Become a company rep for brands such as Amway, Avon, Barefoot Books, Cutco, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Thirty-One Gifts, or Young Living Essential Oils just to name a few. Each company offers different pay schedules, referral systems, and has different training requirements, so be sure to check out the ones you’re interested in.
*BECOME A CUSTOMER SERVICE REP
A growing work-from-home opportunity is to answer inbound customer calls for large companies like 1-800 Flowers, J Crew, or Walgreens. These companies (and many others) outsource their customer-service calls to companies that hire U.S.-based virtual agents, such as Alpine Access, ACD Direct, LiveOps, Sutherland Global Services, Arise, Asurion, TeleTech, and many others.
Before considering this type of opportunity, keep in mind that you must have high-speed Internet access, a computer, a landline, and a quiet place to work. You can expect to make an average of $8 and $15 an hour depending on your experience and will work a minimum of 15 to 20 hours per week.
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