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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
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.
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.
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 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?
Neighbor.com Review: Can You Really Make Extra Money Renting Out Your Space?
According to Neighbor.com, you can make money turning your extra space into into storage.
But is it a legit side hustle? How does Neighbor work — and how much work does it take?
In this review, we’ll explore the pros and cons of Neighbor.com, so you can decide if it makes sense to monetize your unused space.
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 SurveyWorld Legit? Up to $300 a Month Taking Online Surveys?
SurveyWorld promotes itself as a place where you can take surveys and get rewarded.
But can you really earn $300 a month, like the homepage says?
FlexJobs Review: Is FlexJobs Legit? Read Before Signing Up…
FlexJobs promises to connect remote job seekers with verified, scam-free job listings.
But is it worth paying for?
Is ShopBack Legit? Earn Cashback with Every Purchase
ShopBack is a money-making app that allows users to earn cash back on their everyday purchases.
While it’s relatively new to the U.S., ShopBack has been a go-to for shoppers across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region for over a decade. (And is now active in 13 countries.)
With more than 50 million users and over $600 million in cash back rewards paid out, ShopBack certainly has the numbers to back it up.
FocusGroup.com Review: I Made $216 in Under 2 Hours
I recently earned my first $116.33 sharing my opinion on FocusGroup.com. Since people are always asking me about easy side hustles, I put together this FocusGroup.com review to share how it all works!
