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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
KashKick Review: A Legit Way to Get Paid to Play Games and Redeem Offers?
Is KashKick legit?
“Get paid to have fun,” the ads claim. But does the platform deliver?
Here’s what we found: Yes, you can make money with KashKick, but not all their earning options are created equal.
Is Snakzy Legit? Earn $450/mo Playing Mobile Games
Snakzy is a “play-to-earn” mobile app that lets you earn money by trying out mobile games and completing milestones.
According to site, some of the app’s most dedicated users are raking in anywhere from $1,700-$2,500 per month.
That said, the average earnings for non-power users is actually around $15 a day, which still translates to roughly $450 a month.
User Interviews Review: $100 an Hour for Your Opinion? Yes Please!
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.)
Cash Giraffe Review: How Much We Really Made Playing Games
Cash Giraffe is an app where you can make money playing new games and taking surveys.
You can redeem your earnings for cash, gift cards, or discounts on certain brands.
Our independent app reviewer, Audrey, put 15 hours into Cash Giraffe to determine whether it’s worth your time.
Is the Upside App Legit? How to Get $290 Cash Back on Gas and Groceries
Upside (formerly known as GetUpside) is a free money making app that allows users to earn cash back on gas, groceries, and dining.
According to the Upside website, users have the opportunity to earn up to 25¢ per gallon on gas, 45% cash back at restaurants, and 30% cash back at participating grocery stores.
But is the app legit, or is this too good to be true?
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.
Respondent.io Review: Can You Really Make $100 An Hour For Your Opinion?
Unlike most online survey companies, Respondent actually pays “real” money for participating in studies.
This isn’t about watching silly videos or completing offers for pennies. What do I mean by real? It’s possible to earn $100 an hour or more.
Inside the Sharetown Mattress Return Pickup and Resale Side Hustle
For the past couple years, I’ve seen a few people talking about their side hustle picking up “bed in a box” mattresses. They say it’s something you can do part time and the pay is great.
After that, though, the details become more and more scarce.
How does it all work? Where does the money come from? What’s the catch?
Rover Sitter Review: $1,000 a Month Playing with Dogs?
If you’ve ever thought about turning your love for pets into a side hustle, you’ve probably come across Rover.
As the largest network of pet sitters, Rover offers a flexible way to earn money by caring for dogs and cats.
But is it the right fit for you?
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?
Is Scrambly Legit? Earn Up to $500/mo Playing Games?
Scrambly is a cash back rewards platform that lets you make money online by playing mobile games, completing challenges, and trying new services.
According to the company, monthly earnings typically range from $50 to $500.
But are those earnings realistic?
Is Toloka Legit? Our Review of This Easy Online Side Hustle
Toloka says you can earn money “wherever and whenever you want.”
But does it deliver?
And how much money can you really make?