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Make Money with Survey Savvy

Nowadays, every extra dollar helps. I have scoured the internet and have success with several paid online survey sites. Survey Savvy provides incentives for your feedback if you qualify and complete the surveys that are e-mailed to you. Each survey can pay anywhere from $1 to $5 or more depending upon the complexity and length of the survey. Some surveys can take approximately 10 minutes to complete while lengthier surveys can take up to an hour or more.

When you have successfully completed the survey, your account will be accredited the dollar amount specified. You can request payment at any time with a minimum $1 payout. Processing of payment will take 4 to 6 weeks and a check will be mailed to you. Direct deposits are not available at this time.

You can also receive incentives and make money for referring friends and family. You will be provided with a unique referral link that you can use to recruit new members.

Keep in mind that a 1099 tax form will be issued to you only if you exceed $600 for the year. Your social security number is requested for this reason.

I requested a check for the surveys I have completed several months ago. It does add up quickly. I accrued $41 and received the check after several weeks! Sign up and start earning.

Top 10 Online Paid Survey Websites

I stumbled upon paid online surveys by accident. I was asked to take a survey online about a product I purchased and had time to kill. I didn't think I would be compensated for my time, but a few weeks later I received a $5 check in the mail. Since that day, I have become a survey junkie during my downtime to make money (not that there is much time to spare lately).

I have been asked by several friends on which paid survey websites are legitimate and I have received feedback from them when they receive their first payout. Like me, my friends are beginning to see that even though you can't make a living taking surveys, it's a great way to make a few bucks.

Here is a top 10 list of paid survey sites that I subscribe to that I have received payment in the form of cash or merchandise.

1. Pinecone Research. This popular survey site does not have open registration. Many other coupon and deal blog owners do post when Pinecone Research is looking for new survey takers, so keep your eyes open for those postings. If you qualify as a survey taker, you will receive $3 via Paypal when each of the surveys are completed. This is the beauty of this particular website since most survey sites require that you cash out when you have accrued a minimum amount.
2. Survey Savvy is one of my favorite paid survey sites as you can cash out a minimum of $1. You will be paid via check in USD.
3. Although there are surveys available, Inbox Dollars is a simple way to earn through a point system. You will receive paid emails which you will ean $0.02 for each email advertisement you click on. It's a slow process but it's easy money. For a more in debth discussion on other ways you can earn with Inbox Dollars, see my previous post here. You can request your earnings when you reach a minimum of $30. Yes, it takes a while but I have cashed out a few times already. You will automatically receive $5 in your account upon registration.
4. Send Earnings is exactly like Inbox Dollars. You can earn reading emails as well as taking surveys and printing and redeeming coupons from their website. Again, you can cash out when you have earned $30 or more. You will automatically receive $5 in your account upon registration.
5. Cash Crate. Instead of telling you how you can earn with this program, you can watch a short tutorial.

6. Survey Spot offers you points in return for completing surveys. You can redeem your points for cash. Currently, 1,000 points = $10.
7. YouGov allows you to voice your political views through paid surveys. you will earn points that can be redeemed for rewards or cash. For $100, you will need 100,000 points.
8. Surveyhead allows you to earn a cash value for completed surveys. You can use your cash earnings for rewards. There is no cash option but you can redeem your earnings for a $25 prepaid Visa (virtual account).
9. Similar to Surveyhead, edu Research Group provides you with a cash value for the surveys you complete. However, you can cash out $25 via Paypal.
10. Hits4Pay is actually a site where you earn $0.02 for each ad that is displayed. The catch is that you have to view the ad for a short period of time. I tend to click on the ad and let it run in the background while I do more important things. You can cash out when you earn $25. You will automatically receive $5 in your account upon registration.

I also recommend that you set up an email account dedicated to surveys. You will be inundated with mail which notifies you of available paid surveys or paid emails.

Inbox Dollars: Make Money Reading Emails

Inbox Dollars is a free online rewards site that pays you to participate in various activities. I have been a member for several years and have received almost $200 in cash.

Although reading emails is the primary way to earn rewards at $0.02 per email, Inbox Dollars also offers other money making incentives:

1. Sign Up. When you sign up with Inbox Dollars, you will immediately receive $5 in your account.
2. Download the Inbox Dollars Toolbar. You will receive $1 for downloading and installing the free Inbox Dollars Toolbar to track your earnings and stay informed of any new paid email and survey alerts.
3. Search the Internet. Using the Inbox Dollars Toolbar, you can search the Internet and earn money for your activity. You can earn $0.1 for every qualified search, but you are limited to a maximum of 5 searches per day or $0.05 a day.
4. Read Paid Emails. Again, reading paid emails is the easiest way to earn money on this site. You will receive emails that will require you to click on the link provided. Once you have viewed the advertisement or site, your Inbox Dollars account will be credited with $0.02.
5. Take Paid Surveys. Paid surveys are offered on a daily basis and you can earn $0.50 per survey when you log into your account (limit one survey per day, per category). You will also receive emails for paid surveys that offer incentives anywhere from $0.50 to $1.50 or more per survey. However, be aware that you do need to qualify to take these surveys which is frustrating at times. You can spend a minute or two on a survey to find that you do not qualify for payment.
6. Cash Offers. Receive cash for applying for offers listed. Many of these offers require that you click through a link and register for other products or programs. Make sure that they are free programs before applying.
7. Play Games. Although this sounds enticing, I do not recommend this program. Playing games online for money is a form of gambling and you will be required to pay any local, state and federal taxes on any earnings. You may also be required to pay for any fees associated with the site. Be sure to read the policies and terms of agreement before heading down this path.
8. Shop Online. If you frequently shop online, you can easily earn cash by clicking on popular store links on the Inbox Dollars site. Shop at stores such as Sears, Target, Barnes & Noble and iTunes to earn 0.75% to 20% cash back on your purchases.
9. Print and Redeem Grocery Coupons. Print grocery coupons from the Inbox Dollars website and earn $0.10 for each coupon redeemed.
10. Watch Short Video Clips. You can earn about $0.02 per short advertisement video clip you watch. First, take a quick survey and then watch the video clips. Yes, you must watch the videos! A series of two numbers will scroll across the screen so that you can enter these numbers at the end of the video in order to receive the cash. You will also be offered a discount at the end of the session.
11. Cash Tasks. Cash Tasks offers you the opportunity to earn money doing short tasks such as researching information on the Internet. Compensation will vary with the task.
12. Refer Your Friends and Family. Once you have an account established, you can earn 10% of the qualified earnings received by your referrals.

Just remember, this is not a get rich quick site. It does take time to accrue the minimum cashout value of $30, but again, it's free money! You may also want to set up an email for any paid survey and email sites as a precaution against receiving spam.

If this program is of interest to you, you may also want to sign up with Send Earnings which is close to being the same program as Inbox Dollars.

Pinecone Research: $3 Paid Surveys

Pinecone Research is accepting applicants again to participate in their online surveys. Register and become one of the many members who make money for taking frequent surveys on a variety of topics such as grocery purchases, personal finance and technology. When you complete a survey, you will be rewarded with $3 which can be deposited into your Paypal account. Remember, only one person per househould can register.

Gigwalk: Do Gigs for Cash

Do you have an iPhone in your possession? Great! You are now qualified to be a Gigwalker. Huh? Yeah, that's what I said.

Gigwalk is a site that allows you to make money doing gigs while you are out and about with your iPhone in hand. The tasks can be anything from verifying a road sign to trying on a pair of jeans. As long as you can verify your findings with a picture and report you can earn anywhere from $1 to $50+! Just download the Gigwalk app and you are ready to roll.

I can't wait to upgrade my awful and useless Blackberry to an iPhone or Android. Unfortunately, those contracts....but that's another post!

Fiverr: What Will You Do For $5?

Fiverr is a site that lets you purchase or offer a service or gig. You can make money at the base price of $5. Once you successfully complete a gig, you will receive $4 while Fiverr receives $1.

Sks shawn will write any message in the sand for you as shown in the photo above and thexcity will put your face on an egg. What will you do to earn $5?

As always, read the terms of service before you register with the site.

20|20 Panel: Make Money Participating in Focus Groups

20|20 Panel is a marketing research company that conducts studies on products and consumers who use them. Hosted in-person focus groups and nationwide online research studies allow you to participate and voice your opinions about the products you buy while earning cash for your time.

You will receive emails from 20|20 Panel that link to surveys to ascertain whether you meet the requirements for specific focus groups. If you qualify for the focus group and participate in the study, you can earn anywhere from $50 to $200. Be aware that most focus groups require that you have a webcam or ability to record and upload videos of yourself.

If you are interested in sharing your opinion to make mony, be sure to sign up as a panel member.