Earn, Save & Live Smart
Being financially fit starts with making and saving money.
Whether it be through a career, a side job, or earning money doing the things you are already doing like earning rewards for shopping or earning a few bucks for taking a survey, making sure money is coming in the door is the right place to start.
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Passive Rewards & Income (Doing the Things you are Already Doing)
Listed below are all our articles on making money, or select the category you are interested in above for more specific articles.
If you want an easy online side hustle, then using money making apps is definitely something you can consider. And the great news is that there are plenty of free apps out there, and I’ve been personally using and testing them for over 7 years. Plus, the top ones can actually pay you instantly or … Read more
So, you’re wondering how to make 20 dollars a day online or in-person and need a helping hand with getting started. Well, the great news is there are so many side hustle ideas out there you can use to accomplish this goal. This includes freelancing, the gig economy, and using a variety of money-making apps and websites. … Read more
These days, plenty of apps and websites are willing to pay for new customers. This means there are so many sign up bonuses out there that you can take advantage of. I’ve been making money with these sorts of offers for years. And I think this is a relatively easy side hustle that can have decent returns … Read more
CashInStyle is a newer get-paid-to website that launched in 2023. And it’s another robust platform where you can earn by answering surveys, playing games, inviting your friends, and completing other offers. Plus, the platform is highly rated on Reddit and also has a 4.2 star rating on Trustpilot. I signed up and tested out CashInStyle … Read more
If you’ve spent any time on TikTok or Facebook, chances are you’ve seen ads for Blidz, a shopping and rewards app promising deals so cheap they almost sound too good to be true. And Blidz now offers opportunities to earn money online as well, which seems like quite the enticing combo. However, I signed up … Read more
Prime Opinion is a new and global survey platform where you can share your opinion to earn. And it’s a legit way to earn a little bit of extra money in your spare time. Plus, I tested it out and cashed out a gift card reward in just a few hours, so I can confirm … Read more
These days, there are so many apps that pay you out there. And it’s never been easier to turn your smartphone into a side hustle. However, a lot of apps just pay pennies or don’t pay members at all. So today, we’re covering some of the best apps that pay $100 a day (or even … Read more
A rewards app called BrandBee has been growing rapidly in popularity, with over 1 million downloads between the Google and Apple app stores. And this legit app pays you to answer paid surveys, play games, shop, watch videos, and even just for sharing your data. Now, BrandBee actually used to be called Mobile Performance Meter … Read more
There are lots of survey sites that pay cash and gift cards for sharing your opinion. One popular survey platform is Eureka Surveys. It has over 4 million members and says you can easily earn cash in your spare time. And it’s a legit and safe way to turn your opinion into a bit of … Read more
EveryoneSez is a new paid survey panel where you can share your opinion to get paid. Except unlike most survey sites out there, EveryoneSez focuses on entertainment, movies, music, and other forms of media. Overall, it’s a legit company that also has a generous sign up bonus and excellent variety of rewards. I signed up … Read more