Day 1: Cha-Ching! Christmas Club: Seven Days to Saving
Day 2: Let the Prep Begin!
Day 3: Making the Most of Freebies
Day 4: Show Me the Money!
Day 5: Saving with Surveys
I’m excited to share this next step in making the most of your Cha-Ching! Christmas Club membership. Many of you have asked me about various survey sites and whether they are legitimate or not. I’ve been doing lots of research and have pulled together a list of survey companies that I feel totally confident to recommend.
A few pointers:
- Surveys often take anywhere from 15-30 minutes or more. Most surveys will let you know upfront how long they will take and how much they will pay. Again, keep in mind that none of these will get you rich, but are just a way to bring in some extra cash with your extra time.
- These companies may want to know a good deal of demographic information when you register in order to qualify you for specific surveys.
- Figuring out which survey company works for you will take a lot of trial and error. It will differ for everyone, so try a few out and then stick with the ones that fit you best!
Toluna Opinions: Earn $1-$5 for taking surveys. You may also receive opportunities to test products from time to time. Earn 500 points just for signing up and additional points for taking sponsored polls, opinion surveys, writing opinions and more. Sign up for Toluna Opinions.
Opinion Outpost: Earn points to redeem for money or amazon.com gift cards. 10 Opinion Points = $1.00 and you must accumulate a minimum of 50 Opinion Points ($5.00) before redeeming.. Also refer a friend and once they complete their first survey, you’ll receive 20 points = $2! Sign up for Opinion Outpost.
LightSpeed Research: When you earn at least 600 Lightspeed Points, you can redeem them for an online gift certificate or music downloads. Another option is to get a $5 Amazon.com e-certificate. Closed to applicants at this time.
SurveyHead: Earn money paid via your PayPal account for taking surveys. You’ll get $5 just for signing up and when you accumulate $25 you’ll get paid. Other rewards include Amazon gift cards. Sign up for Survey Head.
Valued Opinions: Earn between $2 and $5 for each survey you complete (and up to $50 for specialist surveys!). Payment is offered through ‘virtual money’ that can be redeemed for select gift cards (i.e. Amazon, Marriott, Macy’s, etc.). Sign up for Valued Opinions.
Ipsos I-Say Panel: Complete surveys and earn points. Earn just 1,000 points and you can “cash them in” for money (in the form of an authorized check), donations, American Express Gift Cards and more. Sign up for Ipsos I-Say Panel.
Pinecone Research: In my opinion, this is the best survey company out there. Unfortunately, they aren’t accepting applicants right now, but I will be sure to keep you posted when they do!
Nielsen Home Scan Consumer Panel: This is not a typical survey company, but is a possible fun way to earn electronics, household items, jewelry, toys, gift cards, and more. If you are accepted, you will receive a scanner by mail which you will use to scan your weekly grocery shopping purchases. You will then transmit your information by computer and earn points for your participation. Sign up for Nielsen Home Scan.
Next up: It’s time to talk Christmas shopping and saving strategies! Come back tomorrow for Day 6 of our Seven Days to Christmas Savings!
