Our first apartment was $400/month. A tiny little space on the top floor of a converted house. It was unbelievably hot in the summer but we froze in the winter. Still, I wouldn't trade it for the world. It was our first home together, and as cliche as it sounds, we only needed each other to be happy.
But money was tight. We both worked at jobs that paid little more than minimum wage. I was in school full time to try to advance my career. We had to find ways to be creative in paying for things.
Money Making Apps
I heard about an app called EasyShift, that paid actual money for small tasks. Since my dad is the one who recommended it, I gave it a shot.
Honestly, it was awful. The work was primarily stealth store audits that required a plethora of pictures for a $3-5 payout. I completed a few jobs and cashed out with no issues, but in the end felt like it was far more work than it was worth.
But, through EasyShift, I discovered another company called Field Agent, that worked in much the same way. The pay wasn't great, but the jobs were much more manageable, usually a few pictures of a store display and answering a few questions.
It became a nice way for me to bring in some extra money. And it also got me into the world of product testing. Over the years I have tested and been able to keep a griddle, coffee maker, milk frother, toaster, and most recently a grill priced at nearly $1000!
There are tons of other apps out there that promise you'll make money. Here are a few more that I've tried.
1. Inbox Dollars -- earn money by doing surveys and other tasks. The time you put in vs. the money you get it is pennies for an hour. I have never been that desperate for cash. I have kept the app and do the paid email promotion. After well over a year of only earning through paid emails, I have about $18. But it can be another tool in your survival arsenal.
2. Shopkick -- You're never going to become rich with this one, but again it's another trickle of income. Earn points each time you check into a store. Cash out points for giftcards. If you want to give this one a try, feel free to use my referral link.
Do you have any apps that you use to bring in extra money? Feel free to share below!
Check back in soon for part 2, My Favorite Money Saving Apps.
