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Side Hustles You Can Do In Your Spare Time

By: Mike Ayers
Mike Ayers, expert in Areas of expertise: consumer debt, home buying, travel, shopping Four years of personal finance experience 16 years of experience as a professional writer Work has also appeared in Rolling Stone, Wall Street Journal, Time, and Executive Editor at Money
Mike Ayers
Executive Editor | Joined December 2016
Mike Ayers is the executive editor of Money. Previously, he’s held editorial roles at the Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone, and MTV.
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Published: Dec 1, 2025 3 min read
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We all want to make a bit more money, and if you have some downtime that you’d like to turn into a bit of cash, check out these easy ways below. Best of all, you can get started from your phone or laptop.

Branded Surveys

We all have opinions, right? Why not earn from them? Branded Surveys is a simple platform where you can share your thoughts taking surveys, based on a profile you create. To make it even easier, they have a smart matching tool to connect you with questionnaires from brands to share your thoughts. Just build a profile, collect points and redeem them for Visa cards, Amazon gift certificates, or a bank transfer. A survey typically takes five to twenty minutes to complete, and you may earn anywhere from $5 to $20 per month, according to its FAQ.

 

Click here to get started with Branded Surveys.

 

Upside

Getting cash back on things you’re already going to buy is uber smart, and with the Upside app, you can do exactly that. Just download the app, and you can search gas stations and restaurants nearby that are offering cash back deals. For instance, some listings in the North New Jersey area may offer up to 6% back on certain purchases. You can cash out at any time, and also in the form of gift cards or a deposit into your bank account.

 

Start with Upside here.

 

KashKick

Another app where you can earn by completing surveys, as well as playing games on your phone is KashKick. Download the app and hunt around for what you’d like to start with.

 

Download KashKick here.

 

Inbox Dollars

Inbox Dollars is another platform that will pay out for playing games, taking surveys, trying new products, and watching videos. You can get gift cards for Target, Amazon, or PayPal deposits, too. Another way to make money, too, is by reading emails from brands — and if you sign up for the service being promoted, you may be eligible for Inbox Dollar featured discounts.

 

Start with Inbox Dollars here.

 

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