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Why trust us? Our rigorous research process involves:
- personally testing the products
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- interviewing users
If something sucks, we'll tell you! (And offer some alternatives to consider.)
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My latest side hustle experiment is as a User Interviews survey respondent.
(I’m up $105 so far, in exchange for about an hour and a half.)
Latest Reviews
Receipt Hog Review: How Much Are Your Receipts Worth?
The free Receipt Hog app pays you for taking pictures of your receipts.
Consistent Receipt Hog users can earn around $25 a year pretty easily. But is it worth it?
Apex Focus Group Review: $750/Week Legit or Scam?
Apex Focus Group is a legit resource to find paid market research studies. But there are enough red flags that it wouldn’t be my first choice in this field.
Still, paid focus groups are a fun and easy way to make extra money. That’s one reason why we’ve been covering them for years on Side Hustle Nation.
Is Prolific Legit? (Here’s Our Honest Review!)
Prolific.com is an online research platform that pays you for your opinion and feedback.
It’s a legit and easy way to make money online that pays much better than “micro task” sites like Clickworker and Mechanical Turk.
In fact, one Side Hustle Nation reader reported earning £300 in a couple of months of part-time effort on Prolific.
Is Freecash Legit? Inside the “Most Rewarding GPT Site”
Freecash claims to be “one of the most rewarding GPT websites in the world.”
(GPT = “get paid to…”)
But is Freecash legit? And how much can you really earn?
To find out, our independent app tester, Rachel, put Freecash to the test.
Slicethepie Review: Legit, Easy Way to Earn Pennies Online
Since 2007, Slicethepie has been paying people to review songs online.
But they don’t pay much.
In this review, we’re breaking down how it works, and whether or not the work is worth it.
Fundrise Review: My $100,000 Commercial Real Estate Side Hustle
In 2015, I started building what I call “my cash flow portfolio.” This is a specific set of investments designed first and foremost to generate interest and dividends.
My thinking was: how can I get paid over and over again from work I do once?
And by investing for cash flow, I could turn every “extra” $1,000 I earned into $20-80 a year in truly passive income … forever.
Sweatcoin and Sweat Wallet Review: Can You Really Make Money Walking?
Sweatcoin says it pays to walk, but if you’re thinking your steps are going to turn into a new income stream, you’re probably going to be disappointed.
I personally tested Sweatcoin and Sweat Wallet for the last 5 months to share my honest feedback.
HealthyWage Review: Get Paid Up to $10,000 to Lose Weight
Have you ever tried to get healthier and lose weight, but lost motivation before reaching your goals?
Perhaps you’ve gone as far as buying a gym membership or expensive exercise equipment only for them go unused after your initial commitment.
But what if you could lose weight and make money doing it? Would that be enough motivation to stick with your exercise and diet regimen?
Is Rakuten Legit? Earn Free Cash Back Every Time You Shop
Rakuten is one of the most longstanding and popular money-making apps on the market, but is it legit?
With over 20 million users (myself included) who have collectively earned over $3.2 billion in cash back rewards, the answer to this is a resounding YES!
Is Mistplay Legit? Earn Up to $550 Playing Mobile Games
Mistplay is a free Android app that rewards you for downloading and playing games.
But is it really “the best-kept secret in gaming,” like the company proclaims? And is it safe to use?
The good news is Mistplay isn’t a scam — it’s legit — but your earning power depends on a few factors.
Is ClickASnap Legit? How Photographers Can Make Money From Photo Views
ClickASnap is the world’s leading photo-sharing platform that pays you to share photos.
It’s a unique opportunity for photographers to share their photos and make money just from views of their images.
The earning potential is small unless a photo attracts significant attention. However, skilled photographers who already have a wide audience to tap into have the potential to make more significant money.
Is HeyCash Legit? Earn $50/Day on Games and Surveys
HeyCash is a money making app that pays users to play online games, take surveys, and test out new services.
According to the HeyCash website, users can earn as much as $50 per day, which equates to up to $1500 a month.
Sounds amazing, right? But how realistic are those earnings?
