Earning Sites Update 11/13/2012

So, it's been awhile since I update this old dinosaur. And there are people asking about the earning sites I use to completely fund our Christmas budget. As a disclaimer, I earn referral points for people signing up under for me some of these sites. However, I do not recommend sites I do not use regularly (or sites at which I have not cashed out). These sites are reliable and I would recommend them even if I wasn't being compensated. Even if you've already signed up, feel free to ask questions. I really do love helping people maximize their earnings. It's a tough economy and every little bit helps.

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1. Best payout: Swagbucks. In the last year, I've earned over $775 at Swagbucks. Yes, you read that correctly. $775 from just one site. I've ordered gift cards from Target, Walmart, CVS, and Domino's. I've also donated to various charities. There are literally thousands of options, though, including Paypal. The computer on which I'm composing this blog was purchased solely with Amazon gift cards earned on Swagbucks. Here's a breakdown of how I earned the majority of that money:

Special Offers: $310
Videos: $157
Surveys: $92
Searching: $71
Bonuses: $55
Referrals: $26
Codes: $21
Games: $18
Task: $16
Shopping: $7

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2. Easiest: Bing. Seriously, my 10-year-old does this one. However, it also has the lowest earning rate. I earn about $5/month. But it only takes me about a minute a day to search and earn points. I only cash out for Amazon gift cards, but there are other options such as Xbox points or Live membership, Starbucks gift cards, Hulu Plus subscription, Redbox codes, and Groupon codes.

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3. Easiest payout: Jingit. Basically you cashout whenever you want. They issue you a debit card. You earn cash for watching brand video ads (Jello, Elmer's Glue, Box Tops for Education, etc) and doing check-ins at Walmart and at home. You transfer cash to the debit card when you want. I transfer mine once a week so I know how much I earn each week, but you can transfer funds up to 31 times per month. And it's real cash. You use the debit card anywhere that accepts debit cards (although I don't suggest using it to pay-at-the-pump for gas due to the holds placed). I've earned over $215 with Jingit in the last year.

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4. Quickest payout: InstaGC. I've made $85 since I started at the beginning of the year. And I don't even spend that much time on the site. There are people that make $100/month on this site. The benefit of this site is that the gift cards are instant. That's their name: Instant Gift Cards. You click 'redeem' and the gift card code pops up on the screen with the confirmation (no worries if you miss it, they email it to you). I've cashed out Amazon and Walmart gift cards. There are too many other options to even list. A new offer has appeared recently that you won't find on other sites. If you're doing the majority of your Christmas shopping on Amazon.com, like I am, you can earn 2% back though InstaGC. That's right. If you spend $100, you'll get $2 back.

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5. Crowdtap is the most fun. With Crowdtap, you earn gift cards in addition to possibly earning free products by interacting with brands in different ways. Today, I was selected for an Old Navy Style Council, which means they're going to send me two coupons for a free item-one for myself and one for a friend. They just ask that you submit a report regarding the garment. I've also earned $20 in Amazon gift cards (there are other options as well) in the last two months.

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6. Social Moms is a little different. You earn points for writing, commenting, and sharing articles. There are also frequent giveaways. I've earned about $120 in Amazon gift cards (Paypal is also available) since April, in addition to winning a $20 Amazon gift card and a Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3 dvd/Bluray combo pack.

7. Jebbit: best up-and-coming site. I've earned over $20 cash with this site since I started last month. You earn money by interacting with brands. The money you earn is transferred to your bank account via WePay (similar to Paypal). It is only open to college students right now so you need to have a .edu email address or college information listed on the Facebook account through which you register. The earning is slow for now, but cashout is at $2.

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If you've been adding it all up, I've earned over $1200 in the last year, with just these earning sites. There are more. In fact, I have an account with no less than ten different earnings sites. You can find my referral link to other sites elsewhere on this blog. But these six are the ones I use the most frequently and the ones I think are the easiest. They are also the most reliable. All sites have their ups and downs. Some days/weeks/months are better than others. Right now, there is only one $0.10 ad on Jingit. But next week, I may be back to hitting my $13 weekly limit again.

You'll see in previous blog posts that I have recommended Superpoints and Calyp. Superpoints has gone bust. You will not be able to sign up for that site. Calyp, well, I cannot recommend Calyp. The ads have been few and far between lately. I have only cashed out once in the past three months and they were almost a month late paying out. Have I completely given up on them? No. But if you sign up, it might not be worth it.