Three savvy ways you can turn EVERY day into payday with minimal effort
It may sound too good to be true, but with a little know-how you can make some extra cash from walking, shopping, and even watching TV.
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Here's how to earn without much effort . . .
WATCHING TV: You read that right — you can even get cash just by watching the box.
Sign up to a research panel such as The Viewers to fill in surveys online or in person after watching various programmes.
You could expect to earn £10 for a review taking around an hour or up to £70 for a group discussion. You can also earn while you listen to music. Online platform SliceThePie rewards users for songs listened to and rated.
WALKING: More and more strolling apps such as Sweatcoin and Walkfi are now popping up.
They convert steps to points which can be used to buy products.
Even better, if you happen to see a derelict or abandoned house while out walking, take a photo and upload it to the website youspotproperty.com, along with the address.
This site gives a finder's reward with a £20 voucher, and you will get one per cent of the sold price (up to £10,000) if the property you spot ends up being redeveloped.
SHOPPING: You can make some money while spending it by clicking through cashback sites such as Topcashback and Quidco.
These are linked to many major brands across a wide range of sectors, so you could get a little kickback when you take out an insurance policy or buy yourself an outfit.
Save money over summer on TV, games and even FOOD with app tricks
You can also sign up to be a mystery shopper, and you could be paid for giving feedback on your experience when visiting various stores.
There are a number of firms including Market Force and ESA Retail you can sign up to.
All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
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