6 Real Ways to Get Free Money
Who doesn’t like free money? I’m sure there are very few people out there that would pass up the opportunity to make some free cash. But you may not know about all the opportunities that are right in front of you! If you want to know six easy ways to get money for free then read ahead.
1. Get a Debit Card with Rewards
Having a debit or credit card that offers rewards is a must. You can get a percentage of cash back on your purchases deposited directly into your account this way. The easiest way for anyone to start enjoying free money though a debit card is to use a payment app. Cashapp and Venmo both offer no strings attached debit cards that have many of the same functions as a traditional bank card. You can use direct deposit, deposit checks, reload your balance and you will also have a routing and account number so you can use them to pay your bills without any additional fees. They also do not have a charge on their end for cash withdrawal either. And the best part is they offer unique rewards that are for places most of us frequent like for coffee shops and grocery stores. You will usually receive your cash back within a day or two, so don’t miss out on this easy way to make free money.
2. Survey Websites
We have a love hate relationship with survey websites. Sometimes, the hourly rate sucks. And this isn’t exactly ‘free money’ as there is some degree of labor involved. However, if you can do this passively while enjoying your favorite show, or during downtime at your office job, it can end up being worth it. These websites often include more than just surveys as you can also earn rewards by watching brief videos or playing games. Being that the small amount of work involved can be passive or even fun, this definitely counts as a way to acquire some extra cash.
3. Search for Missing Money
There is over $2 billion in unclaimed funds in the United States right now. If you suspect that some of it may belong to you, there is a surprisingly easy way to investigate this. You can search the database of unclaimed funds on Unclaimed.org or MissingMoney.com to find out if you have any money hanging in the balance.
This may not necessarily be ‘free money’ as it was something owed to you. But with how difficult it can be to interact with any government entities that may have information on this, the fact that you can look into this so easily makes it a great way to find some hidden cash fast. And you may just be surprised at what you find.
4. Install a Coupon Finder
Gone are the days of searching through coupon websites with dozens of dead and expired coupon codes that you have to painstakingly enter into the checkout section during an online purchase. Now, we have browser extensions that are designed to pull every available code on the internet and automatically test them at the click on a button. Some browsers even come with one of these extensions built in. Or you can go to a site like Honey.com and install one yourself. This is a great way to cut down the price of any goods that you may purchase online. This can end up saving you hundreds of dollars each year without any extra effort on your part.
5. Browser Tracking
Did you know you can get paid for browsing the internet? There are companies that find your internet habits to be useful for statistical and research purposes. By simply sharing your data on the websites you visit, you can earn cash or gift card rewards. You can participate in this by installing an extension like the free Surf browser. Additionally, the Nielsen Computer and Mobile Panel has been a trusted source for TV data for decades and also offers compensation when you download their app on your devices.
If the idea of sharing your data makes you uncomfortable, you may not realize that this is likely already happening. Plenty of entities online will use your data without giving you any form of compensation or consent for that matter. Using a browser that offers rewards just ensures that you are getting paid for your valuable data.
6. Get Paid to Install Apps
In addition to browser tracking extensions and apps, there are also companies that will pay you to simply install their app without the overall data extraction. The only thing you need to do after install is allow the app to run in the background on your devices. This is a low-maintenance and passive way to earn some extra cash.
Don’t Miss Out!
Don’t miss out on these easy and passive opportunities to make some free cash. Use one or all of these methods to fill your pockets without having to work for it!
