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Hey Reader, If you're reading this on your phone, you already have everything you need to start earning. We tested more than 50 apps and platforms to see which ones actually paid — not in points, but real money. Some paid us for scanning receipts. Others rewarded us for playing games, answering surveys, or even just sharing anonymous data (with permission). Whether you’ve got 5 minutes or want to build something more steady, these are the tools that deliver. 👉 See the best ways to make money from your phone P.S. Want to see what’s possible beyond apps? Here are a few real side hustles that are working right now — with proof:
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We help everyday people earn more on their own terms. Since 2015, our team has tested hundreds of legit side hustles, small business ideas, and income apps to help readers boost their income and gain more financial freedom. Join our 200,000+ community and get proven, actionable ways to make extra money online or offline — no fluff, no hype.
Hey Reader, You’ve probably seen those sketchy “free Target gift card” offers floating around. Most of them are garbage. So I spent some time testing the ones that looked promising — apps, receipt scanners, shopping tricks — and found six that actually paid. No shady hoops, no spam. The fastest win? I scanned one grocery receipt and got a $10 Target card. 👉 Check out the full list here If you shop at Target even a little, this is a super easy way to save. – Ben Co-Founder, DollarSprout
Kyle Stroud didn’t know the first thing about carpet cleaning when he started. No trailer, no team — just a borrowed machine, a used pickup, and the pressure to make rent. Now he earns about $1,000 a week working just 2–3 days, with plans to grow his business on his own terms. In this new story, you’ll learn: Why he regrets spending $10K on ads How a $20 drill brush saved him hours per job The one thing that turned everything around (hint: it’s free) What gear he swears by, and what he’d skip...
Hey Reader, We recently published a side hustle story that really stood out for how simple — and replicable — it is. Benjamin Bailey is a college professor who wanted to help his wife solve a recurring problem in her work. So he spent $2,000, hired a couple of freelancers, and built a pension calculator. That was it. No coding. No launch strategy. Just a practical tool that solved one specific problem. Now that tool brings in $10K to $11K a year in passive income — and he barely touches it. 👉...