Earn Extra Cash

Below are the posts I have written about ways to earn extra cash for your fund. I have personally used all of these services to add to my fund.

Apr

6:30 pm

Extra Cash: Complete surveys with MySurvey

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If I was only allowed to do one survey company, I would choose My Survey. They are the most user friendly survey company out there. It’s easy to qualify for surveys and once you are in, you are in. You don’t have to worry about messing up an answer and getting kicked out with My Survey. I consider them stress free.

Plus you can add more than one person to your account. My husband is also registered on my account and we get survey offers that are just for him. Twice he has gotten 30 minute surveys and received $7 for each one!

Their surveys are very easy and once you reach 1,100 points you can get $10 via PayPal. Lately I have been getting 2-3 surveys a day!

This is one of the many ways you can add cash to your fund. Be sure to see all the ways to earn extra cash. Go here to read to the Getting Started “Couponing to Disney” page.

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Apr

6:30 pm

Extra Cash: Get paid to complete surveys with Ispos i-Say

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Ipsos i-Say has offered me both surveys and product reviews over the past year. Each point on Ispos is worth 10c and you can get a $5 American Express gift card for just 500 points. They also offer checks and Amazon.com gift cards. What I love about Ispos i-Say is that they pay you when you don’t qualify for a survey. It’s only 10 cents, but it’s nice to get paid instead of getting a sweepstakes entry.

This is one of the many ways you can easily add to your (Disney) fund. Be sure to see all the ways to earn extra cash here.

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Mar

7:00 pm

Exchange your books on Paperback Swap

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Back in 2007 I joined a website called Paperback Swap. I’ve used this site every since to exchange my used paperback books for other paperback books. I most recently used my credits to complete my collection of Catherine Anderson books.

Paperback Swap is so easy to use. Here’s how it works:

1. Join Paperback Swap (this is my referral link and I will earn a free book credit. Make sure you refer your friends after you join!)

2. Post 10 books that you are willing to swap with other members. Once you have posted 10 books you will automatically receive 2 credits!

3. You can use your credits to order ANY BOOK YOU WANT (each paperback book costs 1 credit)! Just use their search feature to search over a million different paperback books. They have everything! And if you don’t see the book you want, you create a wish list and the minute that book is listed by a member, you are alerted!

4. If a member requests one of the books you have listed for trade, it is so easy to mail it to them! You just print out the Paperback Swap mailers (these print on computer paper), wrap up the book and affix postage (it’s usually $2.23 to mail a book) and send it off. When the member receives the book, you will receive a credit in your account (that you can use to get any book you want!)

5. It’s that simple! I love love love this site.

If you have any more questions, leave a comment and I will do my best to answer it.

This is one of the many ways you can add cash to your fund. Be sure to see all the ways to earn extra cash.
Go here to read to the Getting Started “Couponing to Disney” page.

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Mar

6:00 pm

Extra Cash: Get paid to complete surveys with Toluna

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Toluna is once again accepting applications from new members. Toluna is not my favorite of the survey companies (I like MySurvey and I-say better), but some of my readers have had success with it. Here’s what they had to say:

From my reader Larisa…

I just cashed in for $100 on Toluna, waiting for the check. I have done Toluna since Dec. 26 and I cashed in on May 22. So in 5 months I made $100. Not too bad.

From my reader Letha…

I have great luck with Toluna. I joined in early September 2010 and have recieved 7 $20 checks since then. Just like other survey sites, sometimes I qualify for the surveys sometimes I don’t. But on the home page are the sponsored polls. According to my profile, I have voted 9736 times. I have gotten about half of my points just from taking these polls that do not take much time but add up quickly. This morning I have 33 polls that I can take, ranging from 30 to 105 points. Give it another shot and do these polls maybe it will change your mind about Toluna.

This is one of the many ways you can add cash to your fund. Be sure to see all the ways to earn extra cash. Go here to read to the Getting Started “Couponing to Disney” page.

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Feb

7:00 pm

Getting Started Couponing: Turn Your Coupon Savings Into Cash With Saving Star

in Extra Cash,Getting Started Couponing,Rite Aid

How would you like to turn your couponing savings into actual cash or Amazon gift cards? There is a program called Saving Star that does just that! Saving Star has a selection of eCoupons that can be added to your store’s loyalty card and when you purchase that product at participating stores (Saving Star works with your store loyalty card at CVS, Rite Aid, Albertsons, Dillon’s, Kroger, Ralph’s and many more stores) the eCoupon amount is added to your Saving Star account. When you reach $5, you can redeem your savings for Paypal or Amazon gift cards or you can donate it to the American Forests.

Here’s how it works:

Create an account on Saving Star
Add your loyalty card numbers to your Saving Star account
Browse through available Grocery Coupons (find the link in the lower left corner ) and add the ones you think you will use to your account
At the store, purchase the items (and you can use manufacturer paper coupons as well) and slide your loyalty card. Within 5-7 days, you will get a credit in your Saving Star account equivalent to eCoupon amount
When you reach $5, cash out for Paypal or an Amazon gift card (and add it to your fund!)

Here are a few things to remember:

I’m a member of Upromise and see that its Grocery eCoupons are powered by SavingStar. Can I participate in both Upromise and SavingStar?

Yes. In fact, SavingStar (which was created as an independent company when it was spun out from Upromise) provides the eCoupons for the Upromise service. You may register for both the Upromise and SavingStar services, including registering your same store loyalty cards in each service. However, you may only activate a particular eCoupon in one service during a single promotion period. In the future, you’ll see SavingStar powering other rewards services as well.

How quickly do my savings post to my SavingStar account?

Your savings will typically post to your SavingStar account between two days and two weeks after your purchase, depending on how quickly stores send us purchase data. In rare cases it can take up to 30 days. SavingStar is actively working with retailers to post your savings as quickly as possible.

Does SavingStar offer iPhone® or Android® apps?

Yes! If you haven’t already done so, click here for iPhone® and here for Android® to download the apps. These apps allow you to choose eCoupons while on the go – including while you are shopping – and also help you remember which items to purchase to redeem your eCoupons.

Here are my earnings in the past 90 days. That translates to a $5.15 Paypal payment!

Be sure to check out all the various ways to earn rewards/coupons.

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Feb

7:30 pm

Extra Cash: Earn Gift Cards from My Points + 100 point sign up bonus

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I cashed out for a $50 Rainforest Cafe gift card for our next trip to Disney World from My Points this month! It is 6750 points and it took me about 7 months to earn the points.

I have been a member of MyPoints since 2005. It is so easy to earn rewards with them….

Earn 5 points per each email you read.
Earn 50 plus points for surveys (usually 250 points) or 10 points if you don’t qualify for surveys
Earn points by shopping through their site at popular merchants on the web
Earn points by completing their special offers and bonus points opportunities (I only do these if they are absolutely free!)
Participate in the Daily Deal Share for 5 points
Print your Smart Source and Coupons.com coupons through their site. You’ll earn points based on how many you redeem
Install their toolbar to earn bonus points during the month
Sign up for Bzz Agent and earn MyPoints for participating in their various programs
Refer friends and receive 250 points each
Does anyone know of other ways to earn?

They have tons of gift cards to choose from, but of course my favorite is the RainForest Cafe gift card (there are 2 locations at Disney World). A $50 gift card is 6750 points. I also hear that you can get Walgreens gift cards and use them to get Disney gift cards.

This is one of the many ways you can add cash to your fund. Be sure to see all the ways to earn extra cash.

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Feb

3:00 pm

Join Ebates and get a FREE $10 Gift Card

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Ebates is currently offering a $10 gift card bonus when you sign up. Choose from Barnes & Noble, Target, Home Depot, or Magazines.com!

To get this bonus, just make a purchase of $25 or more through Ebates in next 90 days. Best of all your gift card will automatically come by mail once you make a qualifying purchase.

Are you new to Ebates? Just sign up here and after logging in, search for the store in the search box and follow the link to the store’s homepage and proceed with your order like normal. Your cash back will appear in your Ebates account. It’s like getting paid to shop! 

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Nov

2:00 pm

Extra Cash: Freecycle

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Freecycle.org is a nonprofit, grassroots network connecting those who have and no longer need with those who might like – all with the admirably green goal of not filling up any more landfills. Simply visit the website, search to find the nearest group, then register with Yahoo to join it. That’s all it takes to be able to browse (an also list items.)

*I encourage you to create a new email address specifically for this. You’ll receive there newsletter everytime something is listed and I got bombarded, but enjoyed every second of it. Amazing stuff out there for FREE!

This is one of the many ways you can add cash to your fund. Be sure to see all the ways to earn extra cash. Go here to read to the Getting Started “Couponing to Disney” page.

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Nov

12:00 pm

Prescription Gift Card Offers

in CVS,Extra Cash,Rite Aid,Walgreens

Each month, we have several regular prescriptions that I need to fill. Although we do have insurance, I still use prescription coupons to save money. Depending on the amount of your co-pay, these coupons can even make your transaction a money maker.

What are Prescription Coupons?

Each week I check the advertising inserts for my favorite drugstores for coupons. If I find one, I cut it out and file it away. Even if I don’t need a prescription filled that week, the coupons are generally valid for several weeks.

There are 2 types of coupons:

Coupons for NEW prescriptions – these are the best for those random prescriptions that you might need when you or a family member is sick. Usually they are for a lesser value than a transfer prescription (usually about $10)

Coupons for transferred prescriptions – I use these coupons to transfer our prescriptions from pharmacy to pharmacy each month. Often, they are for higher amounts (like $25).

How Does it Work?

When I need to fill a prescription, I check my coupons and determine where I’m going to fill the prescription.

For example, say Rite Aid has a $25 prescription transfer coupon (and I didn’t get it filled there last month). I will take the current prescription bottle with my coupon and visit the pharmacy. Make sure you allow some extra time, since they will need to call the prior pharmacy to transfer the prescription.

When I pick up the prescription, I pay my copay with my Flexible Spending Account. In this case, it’s about $7. Then, the pharmacist hands me a Rite Aid gift card for $25 that I can use in the store at any time. I just made $18 from transferring my prescription.

Other Details:

Competitor Coupons – many pharmacies will accept competitor coupons. For example, Meijer will accept competitor coupons up to $10 and some CVS locations will accept coupons also. It’s best if you call your local pharmacy to make sure before you visit.

FREE prescriptions – there are also several pharmacies that offer FREE prescriptions for various types of medicine. For example, Meijer offers free select antibiotics and prenatal vitamins. Keep your eye out for programs in your local stores.

Each week, I compile a list of the current prescriptions coupons in the advertising inserts as well as any valid printable coupons, so check there if you’re in need of a coupon.

Corrie is a SAHM to 2 energetic boys and the owner of “Cents”able Momma. She loves to help her readers save money on everything from prescriptions to groceries, as well as offering frugal living tips, great deals, and methods to earn some extra money.

This is one of the many ways you can add cash to your fund. Be sure to see all the ways to earn extra cash. Go here to read to the Getting Started “Couponing to Disney” page.

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Aug

5:00 pm

Plastic Jungle: Discounted Gift Cards + deposit to the Disney fund

in Extra Cash,Our Disney Fund 2011

I recently started using the site Plastic Jungle. We all end up with gift cards that we just can’t or won’t use. This site will give you money to sell your gift card in the form of Amazon.com credit, Paypal, Cashiers Check, or you can even donate it to charity!

Selling your gift cards with Plastic Jungle is really fast, and extremely simple. It took me less than 5 minutes to sell a gift card that I am positive that I will not use and now I can add $26.46 to my Disney Fund. I had to mail the gift card to the recipient and then Plastic Jungle sent me an Amazon gift card for $26.24. I used it to buy some items I needed and took $26.24 in cash out of my budget to put in the fund.

Plastic Jungle also has a large variety of discounted gift cards for sale. Shipping is always free. They also have a feature that will allow you to sign up for email alerts when they get in stock the gift card you’re waiting for. If you know that you are going to buy something from a specific store and are looking for an additional discount, this is a great place to look at!

$26.24 added to the Disney Fund. $2222.29 saved since June 1st, 2010. (Goal is $3,000.)

You can see all the previous deposits here.

And thanks to Plastic Jungle for sponsoring the Social Soiree party in San Diego!

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