10 Legitimate Ways to Earn Money from Home

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Ways to Make Money from Home

If you’re looking for legitimate ways to earn a little extra money from your own home (great to put aside for upcoming holiday expenses!), here are 10 “HIP” ways you can earn money from home…

1. SELL YOUR JUNK MAIL

Sell Your Junk Mail

Do you receive a lot of junk mail in your inbox or mailbox that just goes into the trash? If so, you may want to 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.

How quickly will you earn money? 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.

2. FIX SEARCH ENGINE RESULTS

Search Engines

Whenever you browse using a search engine (such as Google, Yahoo, Bing, etc.), it uses a “complicated” algorithm” to determine the results you see…and you may not always get the results that you’re hoping for. 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 (keep in mind that you will work as an independent contractor, not an employee).

3. SUBMIT GROCERY RECEIPTS

Grocery Shopping Apps

Did you know that you can earn cash by purchasing products that you are planning to buy anyways (products that you may also be able to score FREE or cheap with coupons!) with various grocery apps?! Below are my favorite 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.

* Snap by Groupon – Browse through the different offers available and buy items from the Offer List at ANY store – note that some of the offers can be redeemed as many times as you’d like! Each offer’s redemption limit is clearly noted on its details page. Then, just upload a photo of your entire receipt using the app or website within 2 days of purchase. When your account reaches $20, you can request payment under the ‘My Account’ page and select ‘Cash Out’.

* 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.

* Shopmium – Click on the Offers tab and browse through all the current offers. If you find a product you’d like to try, click on the product and then click on the pink “Discover This Product” button to find out specific information about which products are eligible and where you can find the product near you. Once you have purchased the eligible items at the store, go back to the offers tab, find the offer and then click the “Request My Rebate” button. You will then be prompted to scan the barcode of the purchased item AND to take a picture of the store receipt.

* Shrink – Get cash back when you purchase select items at the grocery store AND earn rewards for buying certain items as well. Shrink recommends items based on your preferences (and you earn cash for trying these products!); and if you buy these items multiple times, you can even unlock loyalty rewards! Browse through Shrink’s offers and click the Reserve button to claim the offers you like before they’re gone. After you have purchased the item(s), just snap a picture of your receipt. Once you have reached a total of $20 cash back, you can redeem your cash back via Paypal.

* 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.

4. TAKE ONLINE SURVEYS

Enjoy sharing your opinion? Although online surveys are not a huge source of revenue, they are easy to do while watching TV, waiting at the airport, and can add up over time. 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 5 survey companies are –

* e-Poll (rated A+ with BBB)
* Harris Poll Online (rated A- with BBB)
* Inbox Dollars (rated A+ with BBB)
* Toluna (rated A+ with BBB)
* PineCone Research (rated #2 on Survey Police)

5. 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.

6. WORK FOR AMAZON

Amazon Mechanical Turk

Did you know that you can become a Mechanical Turk for Amazon and earn money from home just for reading articles, completing tasks, and more? 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.

7. 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.

8. SELL YOUR GENTLY USED CLOTHING

Sell Used Clothing Online

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.

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.

9. BECOME A CUSTOMER SERVICE REP

Customer Service from Home

A growing work-from-home opportunity is to answer inbound customer calls for large companies like 1-800 Flowers, J Crew, or Walgreens. How is this possible? 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.

10. SELL YOUR SMARTPHONE PHOTOS

Foap App

Have a knack for photography? If you have a smartphone and often take photos, there’s a new app called Foap that allows you to sell your smartphone photos for CASH. To get started, download the free Foap app (available on Google Play or iTunes App Store), upload your photos, and make them available for purchase on the Foap Market. For each photo you sell you make $5 and you can sell the same photo an unlimited number of times. Now, this isn’t a huge source of income BUT think about it…if your photo sells 10 times, you make $5 each time and will end up with $50 in your pocket. Sweet!

11. SHARE YOUR KNOWLEDGE

VIPKID.com is looking for teachers who are high-energy, great with children, and motivated to work with a promising company that is growing at a fast pace in China. Qualified teachers will be able to work 7.5+ hours per week teaching English to young students online and will make between $14-$22/hour. Note that a bachelor’s degree in any field AND 1 school year of traditional teaching experience or the equivalent in mentoring, tutoring, or alternative education is required.

Or, if you love your field and want to share your knowledge all while working from home and earning extra money, you’ll love being an online tutor with Tutor.com. You can help students of all ages—from K-12 to college to adult learners—gain a better understanding of your favorite subjects, while keeping your skills sharp. Plus, there are no fees or costs associated with applying to become a tutor!

Join The Discussion

Comments 199

  1. Lisa

    If you’re interested in becoming a Young Living essential oil rep, ask me how! Visit my blog for FAQ and to contact me! http://www.keepingitrealoily.com

  2. Alicia

    Another grocery/retail app is FindandSave and mobisave

    • MiisNoel

      I signed up for MobiSave on 08.22.15 and was “waitlisted,” where I remain. :[

      • Laura

        Ah man! that stinks. They took me in right away. Love mobisave

        • mel

          I got accepted right away (like within a wk) My friend signed up the same time as me, and she never got an accepted email. Waited about a month and was going to delete the app, but decided to sign in and sure enough she got through. So if you don’t get that email after setting up an acct, try to sign in.

    • June

      are they going to put the mobisave for other phones than iphones?

  3. nbrynne

    Hello, I would LOVE to send you info, answer your Q’s, and interview you to see if SCENTSY would be a great fit for you! I have been a Scentsy Director for several years. Text (801) 842-6122 or email ndarger@yahoo.com. Also there is a join page at my site NatalieD.Scentsy.us …Cheers!

  4. lindsey

    The Foap one has me interested. Has anyone used this before? Who buys the photos?

    • Sarah C

      I have it…saw it on our local news channel a while back. They also have categories of various contests ect…Anyone can purchase so I don’t ever do any w my kiddos ect

      • Kim B

        Have you sold many?

        • Sarah C

          I haven’t uploaded any photos yet. I saw a segment on our local news about it and downloaded the app. People do make some money from it. Our news station interviewed people in the area and tested it themselves. It’s on my “list” πŸ˜‰ I add various apps like mobisave ect and get myself into the habit of using it then go to the next one on my list

    • parkerspantry

      I have read some reviews on Foap and none of them have been favorable. I was going to do it but the reviews don’t sound good.

    • Phyllis

      It is very hard to make money on Foap.

  5. Victoria

    You mentioned companies for starting your own business, but you didn’t include Norwex! I only just started using their products…all you have to do is use water to clean. NO CHEMICALS!!! I just discovered them and this month it is FREE to join! Please go to my website http://www.VictoriaIkeda.norwex.biz or contact me directly at v_ikeda at hotmail dot com!!

  6. 1luv

    You can also tutor online. Make your own hours, get a client base by posting in schools, libraries, even Craigslist.

    • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

      Great tip! πŸ™‚

    • Kathie

      How does one go about doing this?

    • Sandi

      How much do you charge to tudor? I would love tips on this as a SHM and former teacher!!! Thanks!

      • Sandi

        *tutor. Thanks phone!! lol

  7. Renee

    Another good site I’ve found for selling used clothing, shoes, jewelry, etc is Poshmark. It’s very easy to use and they will send you the mailing label. Use my code BLLHS when you sign up for a $5 credit.

  8. ert

    Any of you sell spark energy drink? I’ve been wanting to try a sample but it’s the one thing people don’t constantly shove in my face.

    I swear if I see one more piece of ugly jewelry or big bag with tons of pockets I’m going to shove their nutrient shake up their…

    • christine

      My neighbor sells Spark I think. I could get you in touch with her if you wanted

    • MiisNoel

      … waist training butts. πŸ˜‚ Thanx for the laugh.

      • ert

        Waist training butts! Haha, you are the best!

    • Cara

      Ert
      LoL, I agree.

  9. Deb

    Has anyone tried the Amazon Mechanical Turk? It looks interesting, but I don’t know anyone that has actually done it. Thanks!

    • Randee

      I do it and started a 1 week ago made about 13.00 but that’s because I have a baby and rarely do hits but they have a lot available

      • Deb

        Thanks for the reply. I will check it out.

      • tanyam

        How do you make any money with them. Looks like a lot of tasks are only a few pennies worth? thank u

    • Kasi

      I don’t really understand what you are supposed to do with the Turk. Translate what you are hearing?

  10. Amanda S.

    the phone app reciept hog is another one under the submit reciept catagory. It takes a little bit of time but minimal effort. You just snap a picture of reciepts you get during the week and submit them. You essentally get money back for shopping you’d already be doing. If there is anyone who might be interested if you could use my referral code SKAV8354 i’d appreciate it πŸ™‚

    • Heather

      Hi Amanda, I used your referral code πŸ™‚

    • Toni Ross Maness

      I used your referral code Amanda S.

  11. Kathy

    Does anyone have experience with any of the search engine companies? I’m just wondering if one is better than the other?

    • Kristi

      I earn $5 a month in amazon credits using Bing.

    • Kim

      I love swagbucks! I’ve earned a couple hundred dollars through them!

      • Susan

        Swagbucks is *awesome*. I’ve been able to receive over $200 in gift cards over the past 2 years using their search engine instead of Google or Bing (it functions just like Google). And if you want to earn referrals, have your friends use your Swagname when they sign up. If anyone wants to use mine, I’d appreciate it!! It’s http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/SUPSVCMI Thanks!

        I just cashed in my Swagbucks for $50 in Amazon cards recently – Momma needs a new pair of comfy tennis shoes!

        • Rita

          I love Swagbucks! I cash in for Amazon cards and do most of my Christmas shopping there. I earn approx. $700 a year. It’s nice to be able to click and go “I want this and this and this…” and not pay a penny!

      • Julie S.

        Swagbucks is perfect! (:

  12. Laura

    I’ve pretty much given up on Bing rewards. beeping page never loads anymore.

    • Cassandra White

      I love Bing Rewards!!!!

  13. Puchi

    I like pine corn research.
    I earned good money for little of my time.

    • Deb

      Is Pine Cone research referral only?

      • Nicole

        Anyone can join, but they only take new people at certain times. It’s a great company- $3 per survey, usually about 10 minutes.

    • Talie

      Have a question about PineCone…I do get the emails but do not get paid for 5 min at all…I also didn’t get any points at the beginning and because I didn’t realize that I should email at that time it got lost. Emailed them once but never got any answer…don’t fill good about it.

      • Joanie

        You only get paid for the regular surveys, not household questions they ask. Household questions only take me about 3 minutes to fill out but the paid surveys take about 10 or more. It will tell you in the subject line if it is household questions or surveys. I get the email the next day to cash in my points and then get paid later that day or the next via paypal. It’s my favorite survey company.

        • Lilly

          I agree! I have been doing Pinecone for 2 years. They are great to work with . I only do the cash out option and the check comes within 7 days.

  14. Em

    I have been using Instagc for a few years and it’s great. You can do surveys, watch videos, and plenty of other things. I highly recommend it.
    http://www.instagc.com/57480

    • Daniela

      Thanks! I used your referral link.

      • Em

        No problem! There are so many different ways to earn points, and lots of gift cards to choose from. Happy earning!

  15. CandiceGuevara

    My husband and I also started our own business πŸ™‚
    My husband has suffered from Cluster Headaches & has had to be on several medications. We got introduced to Kyani – triangle of health and he is off all medications! It has also helped my 8 yr old son tremendously! It also has a great business opportunity . Truly changed our lives ! Kyani is all about wellness simplified .
    Feel free to check it out , you may contact us with any questions as well! (email is under contact) https://jasonguevara.kyani.net/

  16. patty

    Don’t forget shopkick!

    • Free123

      Swagbucks and Survey mini is awesome app that reward you just for going in the store.It tell you when there a survey for u to answer about your shop experience.Then u get rewards or points. I got free sodas from Murphy gas station free food item at church’s free popcorn at amc movie theater.Now I finally earned enough points to get a free gift card for $10chick-fila. πŸ˜ƒπŸ‘

    • LindaK

      Yes, I have cashed in for several Starbucks cards using Shopkick. Very easy, but only if you live near many stores like Target, Sams, Walmart, etc.

  17. Samantha

    Has anyone tried Amazon Turks ? If so how is it? Is it worth it?

    • Mfritts

      I have been doing it off and on for a while. You could easily make $25 – $50 a month without alot of effort. I have made almost $600 and I just do it here and there and I only do data entry. Its not bad….pays for my Amazon orders every month.

      • v

        Do you have to have it linked to a “bank account” or do they have the option of putting earned funds into the basic Amazon account as a credit?
        Thanks

    • Harlow

      i went to the troub hassle of signing up with turk and was awful a lot of odd requests and no pay sav ur time for something else

      • Randee

        They have different hits that pay more, I’ve only done 10 hits and got about 13.00 bucks doesn’t seem like a lot but I’ve only done it for a week here and there

  18. Sarah C

    Thanks for this!!! Some I haven’t heard of and am really interested in Amazon and search engines. Reminded me to start using foap. I just love seeing others thoughts, ideas comments too! ☺️

    • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

      You’re welcome πŸ™‚

  19. tanyam

    Amazon Turk seems ridiculous, 1cent per task?! Foap has pretty bad reviews on Google Play store, but the concept is definitely awesome.

  20. Stephanie

    Hey I noticed you did not mention in your at home businesses the business I joined. Dove chocolate discoveries. I love the products. There a great company. Contact me to learn more. This month if you host you get double host dollars. Example get $200 in orders get $40 in host dollars instead of $20. Here’s my website. http://Www.mydcdsite.com/schneider1990

  21. heidi

    If anyone would like to try inbox dollars, please consider using my referral link https://www.inboxdollars.com/?r=ref17042791

    You can make $0.10 for each coupon you print through your account and redeem. The coupons are via coupons(dot)com. I had $0.90 deposited in the last 2 days from coupons. I do the paid emails and cash searches. I don’t really waste time with the surveys or offers much. I cash out $30-$40 every 3-4 months. Not a huge moneymaker, but easy to do for a few minutes a few times a week while nursing a baby πŸ™‚ Thanks for considering.

    • Katie

      Heidi, I just used your link for Inboxdollars.

      • heidi

        Thanks Katie! A few more details to get you started. They offer cash back shopping too! They are close to if not better than some of the other cash back sites! Printable coupons and shopping are under the “deals” menu. I recommend the cash searches everyday if you have a few minutes. Adds up fairly fast. “$0.01 for each of your first 5 qualified searches. For every 2 qualified searches thereafter, you will earn $0.01. You can earn a maximum of $0.15 per day. Any week where you search four or more days, you will receive a $0.05 search loyalty reward.” Good luck & thanks again!

  22. Jessica Y.

    Another one to add. For anyone looking to loose a few inches and/or make money I sell wraps for ItWorks! Jyork.itworks.com Selling is easy because they pretty much sell themselves. We also have other products that you could sell.

    • Carla

      I lost 25lbs in 8 months! However, You don’t need to email me, pay me, nor do I have a referral code to a magic door you can walk though to instant skinny land.
      I stopped sugar, processed foods and ate real whole food. It’s not easy, it’s not instant, it’s hard work. That’s how life works! πŸ™‚

  23. Sally

    SBKC – it’s legit and I’ve been doing it for almost 2 years now.
    Takes not effort to send in junk mail. You can send it almost anything, but start out with just what you feel comfortable with.
    They no longer have referral bonus.

    • Chris

      Sally – I’m concerned about credit card applications and junk mail like that. Do you feel safe sending those types of things in? Thanks!

      • Sally

        I was at first – but I slowly started sending a few in a time and monitored my credit score. I haven’t had any problems at all – no opened cards in my name, etc.
        There’s plenty you can send it and just skip the CC apps and such.
        They accept bills (gas, electric, etc), advertisements and such. No catalogs, magazines and a few other things don’t count like health insurance explanations.
        It’s a slow earner, but it’s so easy. I just keep it all in a pile and send it in their prepaid, self sticky polymailer bags like 1x a month or so.

        I almost wish I could sign myself up for more junk mail – haha!

        • Ashley

          Hi!

          This is Ashley from SBKC!

          We do take the privacy and security of our panelists very seriously. All of your personal information is removed from your mail once we confirm that it does belong to you. The only person who ever sees your mail in its un-redacted state is the person doing the redacting. πŸ™‚

          We use the mail to create demographic reports that the companies then use to determine how successful (or not) their direct mail and email communications are as compared to their competitors. We do not sell your information to any companies or campaigns.

          If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us directly at Consumers@sbkcenter.com !

    • Katie

      I went through your link and it says contact your consultant for details.

      • Jessica Moose

        Jmoose030710@gmail.com

        It should be listed on my website! I’ll be happy to chat and answer any questions! This IS a great company! No matter what you want to do for yourself!

  24. M

    Are there any other websites like thredUP where you send them your clothing?

  25. Vicki

    Has anyone used Tradesy? Just wondering how it works.I have a ton of clothes I need to get rid of; but I need to get a little money out of them. They are not designer, just like Walmart, Kmart, Lane Bryant. And most are plus sizes.

    • Heather

      Hi Vicki – I used Tradesy last year to sell some items. I was not very happy with the experience, but you might have better luck!

      • Vicki

        Thanks Heather!

  26. Rac

    Perk Apps are also good for passive earning. I would be happy to help if more information is needed

  27. lola

    Hi, has anyone tried the whole customer rep? If so what company do you reccomend working with?

    • Susan

      I have worked as a CSR for Convergys for the past 2 years, answering phones for DirecTV. Steady income while working from home in your PJs and the big plus is you get their Premier TV package for free!!!

      • Michelle

        Do you set your hours or do they? Are you paid per hour? Do you get paid weekly? Thanks.

        • Susan

          They set your hours,start off around 9/hr, and you get paid every two weeks. They have a great system set up for trading hours with other agents and if you need hours you can pick up to 52 hours per week.

          • T

            Susan can I ask what they pay you per hour? or what you started at? I’m on the fence about trying it…just wondering if it’d be worth it or not…

            • Susan

              It depends on what department you work. They usually start off at $9 an hour and if you are in sales, you can make bonus each month. I mean you are saving money by not paying for gas, dress clothes and eating out. It is not for everyone, but is not hard work.

      • Josie

        Susan, what is the link to apply for this position? Thanks

    • Arlene Nunez

      We just started offering nationwide virtual reservation specialist jobs with Hilton Worldwide. It’s an AMAZING company to work for boy to mention the benefits you get ( awesome deals on hotels). You can apply at https://bit.ly/hiltonhrcc I am based out of our main center in tampa. But its so stress free, no crazy numbers or expectations you have to meet. Its just people who call you to make their reservations at any of our thousands of hotels. Please mention i referred you. Arlene Nunez 70292 you will NOT regret this work at home opportunity!!!

      • MiisNoel

        Arlene …

        I’m SUPER interested!!! And I’d to know more!nAny information you could offer me would be totally appreciated! :] My email is miisnoel (at) yahoo (dot) com.

        Thanks in advance!

  28. Shannon

    If anyone would like to join my team, please message me:) I work for Stella & Dot….please check out my website: http://www.stelladot.com/shannonvaughn
    Fabulous company! Excellent pay!!

  29. Kristen

    I personally use Mercari for selling things online. I’ve made over $200 in the past 3-4 weeks. I also like to use the apps ibotta and shop kick! It’s fun having money in all these apps lol

  30. Molly

    Love all these ideas and the helpful feedback!

    • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

      πŸ™‚

  31. nicole

    I use Swagbucks, occasionally as a search engine to earn points/rewards, it doesn’t pay out much in my opinion but I still average about $5 a month from just using the search method. I usually save them for a gift or two on Amazon for the holidays. There are other ways to earn too. If you haven’t signed up yet I would appreciate using my referral link https://www.swagbucks.com/refer/nms147 Thanks.

  32. nicole

    Also I love recyclebank. If you live in a city that does this program, it is super easy. Every week they just add points for your “trash pickup” I signup in Philadelphia and moved 3 years ago to a town that doesn’t qualify and they still add points every week and I don’t have to do anything. You can also earn extra points from take very short quizzes and watching short videos about eco-friendly topics. Please consider my referral like if your interested https://rcycle.info/t4pdx

  33. Kelly

    I tried the Amazon Turk and earned 13 cents. I do not know the ins and outs but doesn’t seem worth it to me. I love Pinecone Research, Find n Save, Mobisave and Ibotta app. I also do Receipt Hog and Receipt Pal but they take a while to earn anything but you are just snapping photo of receipt.

  34. Ash

    Amazon turk takes patience and has a steep learning curve. Once you learn who pays well and when they post hits you could be making $50 a week easily. It does take months of learning to get to this point and this is why people give up. There are a wealth of forums online that can help you navigate the system.

  35. Kelly

    I tried Thredup a couple of times and I would not recommend them. I sent a few things new with tags on them that they put on Consignment and they priced them what they wanted and did not sell and I got $0 for them. These were brands like Gap, Ann Taylor and I sent in a Tignanello bag and they did not accept it. It was an $150 bag. So I got $0 for it. I just post on Facebook Swap shop now.

  36. Mara

    Question does anyone currently use the find&save app? Just curious how it work TIA

    • Julie

      Ive used find and save for about 4 months and have earned $62.00. They have various offers which are good for about a week or a certain number of participants, which comes first. A few of my current offers are: Spend (at least) 60 at Costco and receive 2% back – Spend (at least) 6 at Subway including a drink and get $1 back – Spend (at least) 50 at JCPenney and get 3% back. Once you reach the $25.00 minimum payout amount (which really doesnt take very long) you can have it transfered to your paypal.

  37. Lanvy Huynh

    Younique is awesome! I do a vast majority of my home parties via Facebook! Younique pays commission within 3 1/2 hours of when customers place orders. The makeup is all natural and many of our products are gluten free. Check out more at: youniqueproducts.com/LanvyHuynhJohnson

    If you have any questions or want to host a free FB party please contact me.

    • Kayla

      I often wonder how many other people have had horrible luck with youniqe mascara ? I saw all the awesome lash pics online, I was so excited. I tried many different ways to apply it. It just didn’t work for me.
      It always looked like some one threw spiders dipped in melted black crayons at my eye lids.

      • heidi

        lol! I’m not familiar with the products, but your description made me laugh! No laughing matter, I’m sure, but sounds perfect for Halloween in some way!

        • Julie S.

          Good Halloween description! πŸŽƒ

  38. appleofmyit

    I would love it if you would use my Shrink Referral code! πŸ™‚ Lots of hungry kiddos here. πŸ™‚ My code is: GKTOKRC It seems very cool and sits right next to my beloved Ibotta app.

    • Jenny Ozmer Oliver

      Hi, trying to use your code, it won’t let me add it on my phone, I will try my tablet

      • Jenny Ozmer Oliver

        Okay I used your code

  39. Jenny Ozmer Oliver

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    • Arlene Nunez

      I worked for them for a while as customer service for babies r us/toys r us. I can vouch it is legit and awesome that the training is paid!!! I couldn’t do it with my second job but it’s great for those wanting to work from home AND make your own schedule!!!!

  40. Susan

    http://Www.teleworksusa.com is a federally funded agency that helps people find legitimate work from home jobs. They helped me find a work from home job with Convergys as a CSR for DirecTV. It’s not for everyone, but has certainly been a blessing to my family for the last two years!! Working from home in my PJs and free TV!!

  41. Brianna

    I love using Mercari and Vinted to sell clothes. Mercari has no commission. Cheaper buyers though so sell higher quality stuff on Ebay or Vinted.

    Pro tip: Offer free shipping and use USPS yourself from paypal.com/shipnow. It costs less than the prepaid options and customers love free shipping.

    Feel free to ask any questions I’ve made probably about $1000 selling my old stuff on both apps. You really can sell just about anything online. The hardest part is figuring out shipping and I’m happy to answer questions – NSA just like helping people save. Brianna Williams at live dot com.

    Another way to make money is selling your textbooks online. I highly recommend bigwords.com. You can compare buyback prices. If you don’t mind waiting to make a little more, go straight to half.com and list it yourself.

  42. Jamie

    I’ve been a member of swagbucks since 2009 and my love for the site has only grown. I have redeemed $200 in gift cards this year alone (January to now) and I have $17 worth of SB on my account since I cashed out at the end of August! You can earn SB from searching the web, answering surveys, watching videos, playing games, completing offers, printing coupons, and by shopping online! If you’re interested in signing up, please consider using my referral link. You are immediately rewarded with 150SB ($1.50) for signing up!
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  43. allison

    another great way to make easy money is through Ebates. You earn money for shopping online. I have been using it for a couple years now and earn $100 a year. It’s great if you go on vacations too because you will get a percentage of the amount you spend if it’s a participating website like Delta. You can sign up here and they usually give you a free $10 GC just for signing up! https://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=1+O0UHRNJDPCrL3GUeofoA==

  44. Quinn

    Rodan + Fields is the fastest growing skincare company and sells through independent consultants ONLY. I started selling in addition to my full-time job. It can be done in your spare time, whenever you can fit it in and the earning possibilities are endless!! It’s the best decision I have ever made. If you have facebook or access to any social media, you can sell. Check out more info on my page: https://qmoreno.myrandf.com

    Once you start selling you become addicted to using the products and helping people get the best skin possible. It’s awesome! Get paid to wash your face and talk about it.

  45. Michelle

    I am an independent promoter of Thrive by Le-Vel. If anyone is interested in trying it or becoming a promoter, I have a fantastic upline! Go to http://Www.michelledonker.le-vel.com and watch a short video about the Thrive Experience and sign up for a free customer account. Message me with any questions and we can get together and chat! I am headache free after 16 years of almost daily headaches! Thrive is amazing !!

  46. lovelylindsy

    I feel in love with Usborne Books for children. They are so fun, interactive and educational! I do make a small percent of sales, but mostly importantly I get a discount on the awesome books. Here is my website if you want to check it out http://www.usbooksarebest.com πŸ™‚

  47. Michelle

    I am an independent promoter of Thrive by Le-Vel. All natural nutrition supplement- energy, sleep great, and headache free after 16 years of almost daily pain! Go to http://Www.michelledonker.le-vel.com and sign up for a free account! I have a fantastic upline- terrific support.

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