Edited December 2025

I’ve posted about my side hustles in various articles before, but here is my complete list, updated 12/31/25 to include some non-monetary ways I bring home the bacon.

Online Surveys with PaidViewPoint– They only send you surveys that you qualify for, so there is no wasted time. Payout is only $15.00, so I make a payout about once a month. It’s not tons of work, and every little bit helps!

Online Surveys with Pinecone Research– They have tons of surveys available, and making payouts is pretty easy. I can usually make a payout ($10) once a month.

Online Surveys with Mypoints– part of my 2026 Goal is to spend 45 minutes a day doing surveys, and Mypoints has so many, I know I’ll be using them a lot. Here is a post about how I earned Amazon Gift Cards with Mypoints surveys.

Evidation: This is a super passive hustle, but it’s super fun- all you need is a smart watch or a fitness tracker.  Here is the article I wrote with all the information about how it works.

Turn your Junk Mail into Cash! I’ve been doing this for over 10 years, and I love it. You can learn all about the Small Business Knowledge Center here.

Focus Groups/Research Studies. They are not a constant source of money, but I do one about once a month or so. Research studies are generally conducted by companies like Taylor Research, PRC, Q-Insights, or Advanced Opinions.  They are either performed at the research study facility (Taylor Research is in Mission Valley), or online via a Zoom meeting on an old-fashioned Bulletin Board System. In person, it can range from 30 minutes to 8 hours, and payments range from $25 all the way up to $1000. Online studies are usually between 45 minutes and 3 hours, and pay $50-$700. Most pay via check or a gift card.

Field Agent!– I make money by incorporating Field Agent jobs into my already-needed errands. Quick, easy money. Audits, secret shops, and trying new products are just a few ways you can earn money with Field Agent.

And when it’s time to shop online, I earn with:

• Earn Gift cards with Mypoints. I take surveys, click links in emails, and do all of my online shopping through Mypoints.
• Or, if the company isn’t with Mypoints, I turn to Topcashback.

And of course, I use cashback apps. My full list of favs can be found here.