15 Summer Money-Making Ideas to Try

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If you’ve already spent your money that was meant for summer during quarantine, well, it’s time to make some of that back.

Whether you’re staying in more regardless of relaxed rules or venturing out into the new COVID-19 wild, it’s a good idea to make some extra money. Money for fun, for rent, for groceries, anything that’ll keep some normalcy in your life. We definitely need it.

So we’ve rounded up some unconventional ways to make some extra side money because we’ll need all we can get for what else is to come this year!

1. Get Free Money Back on All Your Shopping Hauls

Check your pockets; check your purse. And keep receipts for your iPhone.

Just grab all your recent receipts from your coffee runs, grocery trips, restaurants, and gas station fill-ups, scan them into Fetch Rewards on iOS, and earn points for free money! Connect your email account, as well, to count DIGITAL receipts from Amazon, Instacart, and more.

Basically, snap a pic of your receipt from anywhere, and that’s it; you’ve got points for money. There’s no minimum spend, no need to select items manually, scan in any receipt from any store or gas station, and it’ll automatically reward you.

It’s free and easy to use and is a must-have iOS app for anyone who buys stuff!

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6. Get Paid Up to $225/Month While Watching Viral Videos and Taking Fun Surveys

Founded in 2000, Inbox Dollars has been paying customers for their opinions for over 24 years and counting! They are one of the most trusted survey sites with fun, multiple ways to earn extra cash that set them apart.

Fast and easy. Love that I can cash out to my PayPal and easily transfer money to my bank account.” – Tefanie P

Take surveys, watch videos, play games, and even read emails for extra cash. Who wouldn’t want to watch viral videos for money and get paid up to $225/month?

Inbox Dollars is a great platform to make a little side money. It’s free to sign up, so give it a try today!

7. Android Users Get Paid to Try New Games. Every Gamer’s Dream.

If you don’t have this app already, you’re missing out on making money from games. Download Mistplay, an Android game platform where you try free games, earn points and redeem them for Amazon, PSN, XBOX Live, and more.

On average, players are cashing out between $10 – $25 regularly!

“This app is the real deal. There’s a good selection of games, and new ones are being added all the time. More importantly, when you reach the target amount of points, you do get paid. Great job, Mistplay people.” – Geoffrey Daley, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Just be sure to start your games from Mistplay so it can keep track of your game time to credit you properly. New members get a BONUS of 200 units just for signing up, and their $10,000 New Year Giveaway is happening all of January, so play daily for chances to win!



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