Frugal Living for your Modern Family
Now that I am a Stay-at-Home Mom, I try to find all types of ways to make money so that I can continue to stay at home and raise my daughter. I will talk about all of the things I do in other posts but, for this particular post I am going to be talking about Focus Groups. This is a great and easy way for anyone to earn some extra income, not just moms. I am going to show you how to find focus groups & start making money.
What is a Focus Group?
I know we can all use a little extra money especially around the holidays. One of the best ways to earn easy extra money for holiday shopping is by taking surveys. I’m a member of several survey companies and I love that I can earn some extra cash while I’m at home watching tv. I do them on my schedule and if I don’t have time, then I just don’t do them. I have earned cash and gift cards that have pretty much paid for Christmas gifts for this year. I save up my points or rewards and cash out around October so I can do all my shopping with my extra money. I’m able to give so much more then I normally would.
I have put together a list of all the survey companies I have heard of and I know they are legit. I have put an astrik by the ones I personally use and have had a great experience with. The others are ones I just haven’t gotten around to joining yet. Feel free to join the ones that catch your interest and happy earning!
One of my favorite survey companies is accepting new applicants! You can earn extra cash, merchandise, or gift cards with Pinecone Research. You will earn points for each completed product survey, which can be exchanged for cash and other rewards. PLUS you will be automatically entered into a bi-weekly Sweepstakes to win additional cash prizes for your time. Each interview usually takes 15-20 minutes of your time. Plus, you are free to leave the panel at any time should you choose to do so.
Their surveys are really easy and straight forward and I usually don’t spend more then 10 min. on each one. Each survey is worth 300 pts. which equals $3.00. That can add up after a few surveys. You can even cash out via Paypal.
Reminder that they are still accepting new sign ups!
Inbox Dollars is another survey company I have used in the past. You can earn actual money, not points, and once you hit $25 you can cash out for a check. It is very easy to earn money. You can click emails, take surveys, shop online, play games online, and even try out new brand name products. You can even earn money by printing and redeeming coupons that you would use anyway.
It is completely free to sign up. Right now new members will get a $5 bonus added to their account when they sign up! Don’t miss out on the free $5. Sign up today. If you decide that it’s not for you, just deactivate your membership at anytime.
One of my favorite survey companies is accepting new applicants! Join the MyView Survey Panel. Take Surveys & earn gift cards from top brands at MyView. This is a great way to earn extra money. I have been a member of My View for about 2 years and I love it. The surveys are really easy. I’ve cashed out twice for 2 $100 visa gift cards. I would do the surveys every once in a while so you can definitely earn much more if you are diligent about it.
The surveys are on average around 15-20 min and can range from 500pts- 15oopts. I’ve gotten several surveys worth much more and the good thing about this program is even if you don’t qualify for the survey, you still get 100pts just for trying. Their rewards are gift cards for places like: Gap, Old Navy, Kohls, iTunes, Barnes and Noble, and more. I highly recommend this program. Sign up today to start earning your gift cards 🙂