Key Takeaways
- Participate in paid focus groups.
- Join the gig economy.
- Share your professional expertise with other companies.
- Complete surveys on the go in your leisure time.
- Make money as you drive to places you’re already going.
Trying to pay bills and build savings with limited funds is an all too common dilemma. Sometimes there’s just not enough money to go around.
A 2023 Payroll.org survey discovered that 78% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. The stress can be tremendous, especially as the cost of goods and services escalates and if you’ve already cut down on spending. To relieve that pressure and get ahead, take action to bring more cash into your budget.
There are many legitimate ways to increase your income in your spare time – often with little to no commitment. Here are 10 options to get you started.
1. Join a Focus Group
Brands want to know if their product or service is really appealing to customers, and if not, how they can make improvements. One way they find out is by contracting with a third-party business that assembles people for objective focus groups. Some companies to check out: Focus Group, User Interviews and Probe Research.
Participating in focus groups can be a fun, interesting and profitable way to give your opinion, either online or in person. Typical compensation is $125 per hour, so if…
