--- title: 3 Ways You Can Make Cash on Your Couch description: 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,… authors: - name: Mike Ayers role: Executive Editor url: https://money.com/author/mike-ayers/ bio: Mike Ayers is the executive editor of Money. Previously, he’s held editorial roles at the Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone and MTV. education: BA, Sociology, Virginia Tech. Masters of Arts, Sociology, Virginia Tech at_money_since: 2017 articles: 29 covers: - Career Advice - Credit Cards - Economy and Politics - Health and Wellness - Housing - Insurance - Investing - Lifestyle - Money Archives - Mortgages - Personal Finance - Shopping also_seen_in: - The Wall Street Journal - Rolling Stone social: - https://x.com/themikeayers - https://linkedin.com/in/ayersmike published: '2026-09-08T12:48:13.000Z' modified: '2026-09-08T14:00:13.000Z' section: Everyday Money word_count: 285 canonical: https://money.com/side-hustles-you-can-do-in-your-spare-time/ type: Article source: structured-blocks --- > **Disclosure:** This article was made possible through advertising relationships with one or more of the advertisers listed on this page whose products and services we think our readers will find valuable. This article was written by our Ads team and doesn't necessarily reflect the views of Money's editorial team. [Learn more](https://money.com/page/disclaimer/) about how we make money. ![Bird side view of a woman using her laptop](https://img.money.com/2025/11/Explainer-Side-Hustles.jpg) 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](https://surveys.gobranded.com/). [Click here to get started with Branded Surveys.](https://money.com/pr/ydb4d23774e8?data-trk-company=branded-research-survey-review&data-trk-imp=true&data-trk-pcu-type=direct_link&data-trk-pcu-uuid=ydb4d23774e8&encoded_id=) ## 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.](https://money.com/pr/c5fa1cf10a31?data-trk-company=kashkick-review&data-trk-imp=true&data-trk-pcu-type=direct_link&data-trk-pcu-uuid=c5fa1cf10a31&encoded_id=) ## 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.](https://money.com/pr/cbeaa23a1397?data-trk-company=inboxdollars-review&data-trk-imp=true&data-trk-pcu-type=direct_link&data-trk-pcu-uuid=cbeaa23a1397&encoded_id=) *The information provided on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as financial or investment advice. 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