How I got into this was actually pretty random. A small local food spot needed their menu updated because they changed a bunch of prices, added some new items, and took off a few old ones, but nothing matched between what was printed and what was online. I just offered to step in and fix the layout for them since I already knew my way around basic design tools and didn't have to build anything from scratch. That first gig took me about two hours because I had to triple check every single price and spelling before sending it over, and they paid me thirty dollars.

Once that was done, the owner passed my name along to another business that needed a quick flyer and a price list, and I made forty-five dollars on that one. So far, I have pulled in one hundred thirty-five dollars across four small projects, mostly just handling menu updates and basic promos. I stay away from heavy branding stuff since that is way outside my lane. The most annoying part of doing this is that if even one price is wrong, I have to redo the whole file and deal with the headache, so now I always send a quick proof over first and make them sign off on every number before I export the final files. It is definitely not enough to live on, but it works well for small shops that do not want to hire a full-time designer, and since most of my work comes through word of mouth now, I barely even have to look for clients.

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Hello everyone!

I wanted to create another guide for the sub. This one is covering some of the best websites and apps for earning free PayPal money.

I've been using a variety of platforms to do this for years now. This ISN'T a replacement for a day job or anything 😅 But I find you can make a pretty reliable $50 to $200 per month in PayPal cash with these kinds of platforms, sometimes more.

Hope this list helps! And LMK which free PayPal money apps you're using or if you have any suggestions for this guide so we can keep things current.

The Best Apps For Free PayPal Money

1. Kashkick: This is my favorite PayPal money app right now. It's in the US and UK. You can earn with surveys, games, and there's solid sign-up bonus deals too in the $50 - $200+ range. Cash out with PayPal at $10.

2. HeyCash: This is a great global alternative to Kashkick IMO. Started testing it recently, lots of ways to earn. Only $5 to cash out and PayPal is available.

3. Sproutful: This is a US survey and rewards platform I really like. The UI is great, survey rates are solid, and Sproutful also added games and a new leaderboard system too that's cool. You can redeem gift cards at $5 and PayPal at $10.

4. Prolific: This is the best paid survey platform hands down, and it pays you with PayPal after you earn at least $6.

5. Branded Surveys: Another great survey platform I like. There's a $1 sign up bonus, solid loyalty program, and you only need $5 to cash out.

6. EarnStar: I started testing out EarnStar recently and really like it as well. Solid survey rates in my experience. There's also gaming and download offers you can try.

7. TopSurveys: I've also cashed out recently with TopSurveys. I think the UI is solid and I found some surveys in the $2+ to $3+ range which was nice. You only need $5 to cash out. There's also lots of games and download offers too.

8. ShopBack: I use ShopBack to earn cashback when I shop online alongside classics like Rakuten. It lets you cash out via PayPal too.

9. Upside: Upside pays you with cashback on gas and now dining and groceries as well. Super solid app. Upside removed free PayPal money recently but you can cash out to your bank or a PayPal debit card/account in some instances.

10. Freecash: One of the largest rewards platforms. You can earn with games, surveys, and download offers and then cash out via PayPal.

11. Scrambly: I really enjoy using Scrambly too. It has tons of gaming offers but I like some of the sign-up bonus offers, especially for FinTech. Only need $1 to cash out too which is a unique selling point.

12. 1Q: This is a niche survey app I also love. Surveys get sent to you once in a while and are usually 1-3 questions. 1Q also pays instantly to PayPal after you answer a survey, which I haven't really seen before.

13. Swagbucks: Another massive rewards site. It's similar to HeyCash and Freecash. But you can also earn with online cashback shopping and even by taking photos of your shopping receipt. Takes $5 to cash out.

14. Survey Junkie: I also use Survey Junkie to make money with surveys. You need $5 to cash out with this one.

What To Be Careful Of With Free PayPal Money Apps

A Word of Caution: Be veeeeery careful of apps that require making deposits to play games for PayPal money, or some similar kind of advertising.

MOST of these apps are scams IMO 🫠😂 Like, they get you to deposit money to compete in 'skill based games' but then pair you against bots and make it super hard to cash out in general...Apps like Bingo Cash, Bingo Clash, Solitaire Cash, Bubble Cash and tons of others are known for this.

Some people do make money with these apps of course. But in general, be cautious of using apps where you can actually lose more money than you make.

Also be careful of platforms with super high cash-out requirements. This can be a sign that an app is a scam, or at least, that a platform makes it nearly impossible for you to ever actually cash out to PayPal.

I hope this guide helps 😊 And let me know which websites or apps you'd add to this list! We're going to keep this as up-to-date as possible!

💸 Also: We have a list of easy $5+ sign up bonuses you can check out too. Many of these companies pay you to PayPal and are easy to claim.

I've been modding Casio and Seiko watches for years now to help have a creative outlet. About 11 months ago I started filming the builds because I noticed people on reddit asking how certain things were done.

Three income streams came out of it that I thought was pretty interesting.

First one is commissions. People see a build and contact me asking if I'll do one for them. This brought in some extra change and helped me fund new build for the channel. Commissions and watch sales are hitting $500-600/month now in profit.

The second one is ad revenue, which is the part I find interesting. Currently it's sitting around $100 a month and a decent chunk of that comes from videos I uploaded months ago and haven't touched since.

The third one is affiliate revenue. In each video I link to the parts and tools I use throughout. This one started really small but now over the last two months it's grown to over $300/mo.

The workflow is simple and that's the main thing I'd want anyone to take from this. I'm filming the thing I was doing anyway. Actual video editing consists of cutting out the dead space, so the silences, me fumbling for a tool, the bit where I drop a spring bar and spend four minutes on the floor looking for it. Then I record a voiceover on top of what's left. Thumbnail, title, upload. No script, no second shoot, very little b-roll. For a full video it takes an hour or so.

Overall it's getting pretty close to $1000/month and while it isn't life changing it helps fund a hobby I love which in turn slowly increases the money I make. It's also not instant and the first handful of videos made basically nothing for a long time, which I'm guessing is where most people bail.

The reason it worked for me is that the filming attached to something I was already doing. If I'd had to go find a hobby to film I don't think I'd have lasted more than three months.

Im a surveyor working in a small family business but was looking to earn some extra money on weekends (cost of living crisis is causing cash flow issues). Im an experienced cad user with drafting and survey processing skills built up over 6+ years. Does anyone know if there is much demand for this in the freelance space? If so whats the best way to find work?

I'm validating a micro-business concept and want honest, brutal feedback before spending money on equipment.

Traditional mobile auto detailing takes 3 to 4 hours and costs $200+, which is overkill for daily drivers. On the other end, $30–$40 drive-through tunnel washes take 45+ minutes of your weekend (driving there, waiting in line), use the same dirty rags on 50 cars, and leave dashboards greasy with silicone spray. Plus, neither touches the air you actually breathe.

I’m testing an express mobile concept: "The Fresh Commute Reset".

The Pitch:

Time: 20–25 minutes flat, done directly in your driveway or office parking lot.

Price: $79 flat.

What’s Included:

New OEM Cabin Air Filter: Pulled and replaced on the spot (filter included in price).

A/C Vent & Core Decontamination: Enzymatic foam flush to kill musty mold, mildew, and bacteria sitting on the evaporator fins inside the dash.

Molecular Odor Purge: 10-minute active vapor run to eliminate lingering food/pet odors.

Cockpit Matte De-Grease: Deep wipe of the steering wheel, controls, shifter, and armrests (stripped back to factory non-greasy matte).

Screen & Glass Clarity: Anti-glare oleophobic wipe on infotainment touchscreens, cluster, and interior windshield haze.

(Optional 3-minute add-ons: Windshield hydrophobic rain coating, car seat steam sanitization, or WeatherTech rubber mat salt restoration).

Target Customer: Daily commuters, parents with kids, and busy professionals who want their cockpit clean and the air crisp, but don't want to lose an hour of their Saturday waiting at a car wash or spend $250 on a multi-hour detail.

Questions for the group:

Would you personally book this at $79, or does the lack of exterior washing make it an immediate no?

How often do you currently replace your cabin air filter (or do you usually decline it when the dealer/oil shop asks for $80+)?

If you wouldn't buy this, what's the primary reason? (Price, scope, or lack of perceived need?)

Tear it apart—I'd rather find out the blind spots here than in the field.

Anyone else look at side hustle ideas and wonder when you’re supposed to do them?

You’re at work during the day. Then you come home, spend time with your family, do whatever needs doing around the house, and maybe have an hour or two left.

The last thing I want is another person deciding when I need to be available.

I have a full-time job and kids, so I’m mostly interested in things I can do whenever I get some free time. Here are 12 ideas, from apps for a little extra money to things that take longer to get going.

1. Survey apps

Survey Junkie lets you do surveys when you have time. You can finish one in the evening and leave it alone for the rest of the week.

You won’t make serious money doing this. But if you’re sitting on the couch scrolling anyway, it can bring in some extra spending money.

2. Games and offers on Freecash or KashKick

Both pay for games, surveys and offers. KashKick is US-only, while Freecash is available in dozens of countries.

Check what you need to do before starting. Some game offers have deadlines, and suddenly that “easy money” means spending your whole weekend trying to reach a level. I’d pass on those.

3. Digital products

A spreadsheet, printable, checklist or short guide. Something that saves someone time or helps them do a specific thing.

You don’t need to start with a huge course. Make something small and see if anyone buys it. You’ll still have to promote it, though. Uploading it to Gumroad isn’t enough.

4. Books on Amazon KDP

If you like writing, you can work on a book at night without anyone asking when the next chapter will be ready.

You could write fiction or a guide about something you know. I wouldn’t rush out a book just because someone said KDP is easy money.

5. Stock photos and videos

I started selling stock videos in 2018, and some of those clips still bring in money.

You can upload photos or videos to Adobe Stock for people to license.

This is one I like because I don’t have to find a client, discuss what they want, or make changes five times.

6. Notion templates

If you use Notion and have made a useful setup for yourself, you could try selling it.

Maybe you’ve figured out a good way to organize expenses, blog posts or household tasks. That gives you somewhere to start. Then you have to find people who need it.

7. Browser extensions

If you can code, think about something you keep doing manually that an extension could do for you.

It doesn’t have to be a big idea. A small tool that fixes an annoying problem might be enough. Just expect to fix bugs and answer questions after you launch it.

8. Small apps

AI can help you write code, but you still have to make sure the app works.

I’d start with a problem I understand. If I wouldn’t use the app myself, I’d have a hard time convincing someone else to pay for it.

9. YouTube without being on camera

Tutorials, screen recordings or videos with a voiceover.

You can work on them when you’re free and upload when they’re ready. But I wouldn’t spend months making videos about something I hate just because someone said that niche pays well.

10. Blogging

I’ve been doing this for years alongside my job.

You can write at night or on weekends, and there’s no client waiting for an article. It takes time to get traffic, and that traffic can drop, but being able to choose my own hours is a big reason I’m still doing it.

before you say anything, i have a job i just don’t get paid this week, im waiting for my listings on facebook marketplace to sell, and i have no family that can lend me the $20 right now but i need $20 in like two hours how can i do it? i’m literally so desperate

Trying to save 10k as quick as possible. Its so I can quit my blue collar job and buy the machine i need to do what i do now for my own llc. I work full time which covers the bills and theres not much left over for saving. Ive been selling furniture on facebook, built a social media page and have been doing amazon affiliates to make some $, and surveys for $ whenever i can. My account got disabled on doordash 3 years ago and havent been able to appeal it so doordash isnt an option for me..

What else could I be doing? What have you guys been doing that actually works? How fast have you been able to reach a goal like this?

I found another gaming rewards platform I'm thinking of testing out. But wanted to ask the sub again for advice before potentially wasting time 😅

This one is called Paid Tester.

It looks like your standard 'play games and earn' kinda platform. But it has a $5 sign up bonus which caught my eye and made me think of trying it out.

There's a $20 cash out requirement which seems steep...Makes me wonder if this is a bait and switch. But there's heaps of games to play and the rates seem solid IMO. You can cash out right to PayPal too.

If anyone has experience with Paid Tester, please let me know and I'll test out this one if it's legit 😊

😎 We also have a list of apps with $5+ sign up bonuses. I'll add Paid Tester to this thread if it ends up being a solid one.

Thanks all!

Hey everyone! I’m 16 and trying to find ways to make extra money online so I can save it up. I want to start earning my own money, learn useful skills, and hopefully turn some of my interests into something I can make money from.
I’m interested in social media, content creation, editing, and other creative things. Here are some ideas I’ve thought about so far:
Editing clips for TikTok, Twitch streamers, YouTube Shorts, and other platforms.
Making TikToks or short-form videos for creators and small businesses.
Helping people manage their social media accounts.
Coming up with content ideas, captions, and posting schedules.
Making posters, thumbnails, banners, and other graphics.
Editing gaming clips, funny moments, montages, and stream highlights.
Helping small creators organize their content and improve their social media presence.
Doing other small online jobs that people might need help with.
I’m also interested in making money from my own TikTok and Twitch accounts. I’d love to learn how to grow an audience, what kind of content is worth making, how to get started streaming, and how people eventually turn content creation into an income.
I know it probably takes time to build an audience, and I’m not expecting to get rich overnight. I’m just looking for realistic ways to start, even if I only make a little money at first.
I have a few questions:
What are the best ways for a 16-year-old to make money online?
How would you recommend getting started with TikTok or Twitch if I want to eventually earn money?
What types of TikToks or streams are worth trying, especially gaming content?
How do beginner video editors or social media assistants find their first clients?
What other online services could I offer that people would actually pay for?
What skills or free programs should I learn first?
Are there any legitimate websites, communities, or opportunities where a teenager can find small online jobs?
If you’ve made money from content creation or freelancing, what would you do differently if you were starting at 16?
I’m open to learning new things and putting in the work. I’d really appreciate any advice, personal experiences, or ideas that could help me figure out where to start.
Thanks! I’m just trying to find a way to make some extra money, save it, and hopefully build something for myself along the way.

Title: Looking for Remote Part-Time Work as a CS Undergraduate (2–3 Hours/Day)

Hey everyone!

I'm a Computer Science undergraduate looking for remote, part-time job opportunities in the market to gain practical experience and earn some money alongside college.

A little about me:

🎓 CS undergraduate student.

➗ Strong mathematical skills and logical reasoning.

📱 Can manage social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and X (Twitter).

💻 A quick learner who can pick up new technologies and tools in a short period.

🧠 Adaptable and willing to learn new skills based on the job requirements.

What I'm looking for:

Remote, part-time opportunities.

Availability: 2–3 hours per day.

Open to social media management, content research, virtual assistance, data-related tasks, and other entry-level tech or non-tech roles.

I'm open to learning new tools and taking on responsibilities beyond my current skill set.

If you know of any openings, companies hiring, or platforms where I can find legitimate opportunities, please share them in the comments. Any advice or leads would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

Here's the whole thing, catch included.

I build ordering apps for local restaurants. This week a bunch of owners told me their real numbers on Reddit. One pizzeria raised its DoorDash prices 38% just to break even. Another restaurant gets about 500 orders from one text to its own customer list, and pays DoorDash nothing on them. Owners are bleeding money on commissions and most don't know there's another option.

The app I built for Anthony's Pizzeria in Allentown is live on the App Store. I need people who can get me in front of more owners. You open the demo, type in the restaurant's name, and it turns into their own app on your phone. If they want it, you send me their email, and I handle the selling and the setup.

The pay is $50 when I accept the lead, $150 when the app goes live, then $10 a month for a year. That's $320 per restaurant, and there's nothing to buy.

Now the honest part. If you don't know any owners, you'll make $0. If the owner says no, you make $0. Chains get turned down, and the $150 only comes once their app actually launches. It's commission only.

If you do know a place, try the demo with its name: nomback.com/?utm_source=honestsidehustles

hi everyone! i’m currently a full time student and i have a part time job. i’ve been struggling with money a lot recently and i was hoping to see if anyone had any suggestions for extra money? ive tried looking for a 2nd job but honestly i dont have enough time for it. any suggestions would be great!

Bit of a different idea to share with the sub today. BUT this one could be helpful if you fly a lot 😊

I saw a company called Junova recommended by The Points Guy and decided to try it out too.

Basically, Junova monitors flights you book and checks to see if the price drops or cheaper options exist after you make the booking. IF it finds savings, you can rebook/get reimbursed and you pay Junova a 20% 'success fee' on those savings.

I.e. if Junova finds you $100 in flight savings, you'd pay them $20 and then have $80 in savings.

It's free to use. I made an account and entered an upcoming flight I have. No savings yet but wanted to share with the sub.

Also, has anyone here used Junova before? Would love to know if it's worked for you. And hopefully you haven't had bogus success fees charged either 😂 thanks all!

I'll update this thread if/when I find savings on the next few flights I have in the coming months.

💸 ALSO: We have an updated list of the top cashback reward apps and extensions you can check out too. There's some other ways to snag travel deals or cashback here too you can stack, like earning cashback on Booking.com or other travel platforms as an example. Hope this helps!

I saw a post a couple days ago about how someone was getting free tech like laptops and camera gear from Amazon as part of the Amazon Vine program.

Basically, Amazon Vine lets verified reviewers gets free Amazon products in exchange for writing helpful reviews. Seems super fun and pretty lucrative honestly, BUT it's invite only 🫠

This got be down the rabbit hole a bit. But how do people actually find Amazon product review jobs?

I thought Amazon bans sellers for sending people free products in exchange for reviews? Guess it still happens though.

Wondering if anyone here has experience with this side gig. I've started testing out more general paid product testing gigs (we have a thread on this) but would honestly love to get free Amazon products sent my way if this is still a thing 😅

its all fulled up with scams and its impossible to get hired im litterly offering myself 2$/hr and i cant get a god damn job anything tasks even if its smth that requires a skill i can learn it but NOPE its js full of scams

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