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6/18/2026 PRC Research Study Round Up!

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PRC is a nationwide research study company. They are always conducting studies and seeking additional respondents. They email me once a week about the online studies they are looking to fill. Research studies are a great way to earn a little extra money, and most of them can be completed from the comfort of your own home, using your computer or laptop.

 

Topic: Family Lifestyles
Format: 90 minutes over a 7 week period
Who Qualifies: Adults aged 18+
Dates: June 22 – August 21, 2026
Payment: Amazon e-gift card (no other payment option will be available). Payment will be sent 45 days after the completion of the study.

*Incentive: $225 (Survey 1 = $25, Survey 2 = $100, Survey 3 = $100)

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

Topic: Webinars
Who: Adults, 18 yrs old
When: July 14th & 15th
Where: Webcam Interview
Length: 60-minutes
Incentive: $200 digital incentive

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

Topic: Technology Products
Who: Adults, aged 18 and older
When: June 29th – July 1st, 2026
Where: Online, from the comfort of your home or office
Length: Pre-call + pre-work + 60-minute session
Incentive: $175 (must complete all activities)

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

Topic: Home sound devices
Who: Nationwide adults, ages 18+, who use home sound devices
When: June 18th-26th
Where: Online
Length: 1-hour (15-minute online activity followed by a 45-minute individual webcam interview)
Incentive: $150

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

Topic: Grocery Store Shoppers
Who: Adults, 18 years and older
When: July 8th, 2026
Where: Online, from the comfort of your home or office
Length: 60 minutes
Incentive: $125

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

 

A few notes about PRC:

It is recommended to use Google Chrome or Firefox to complete the pre-qualification survey.
Only one participant per household.
Their surveys are open to U.S. Residents.
Incentives are paid via Digital Incentive unless otherwise stated.
To participate in any study that requires a webcam, please use a laptop or desktop computer ONLY—No smartphones or tablets.
If you use ChatGPT or any other AI assistance for your responses/feedback during any of the research projects, please keep in mind that you will not receive compensation and will be removed from the database.
If you pre-qualify, a PRC Global Market Research recruiter will contact you via phone.

 

Q-insights $300 Truck Owner Focus Group in Irvine, CA

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QI-logoNOslogan.pngQ-insights is another company where I do research groups, focus groups, and online surveys to earn extra money.

They have a lot of stuff in South Orange County and less often in San Diego County. Currently, they are conducting an in-person study in Irvine, CA.

Specifically, they are looking for current owners of 2021 and newer Chevrolet Colorado, Ford Ranger, and Toyota Tacoma trucks to participate in a 2.5-hour in-person focus group in Irvine, CA, being held on Tuesday, June 30th, Wednesday, July 1st, or Thursday, July 2nd, with your choice of date/time.

Participants will be paid $300 for participating in this 2.5-hour focus group and completing a short pre-assignment – there are absolutely no sales involved, and you will not be added to any sales/marketing/dealer lists as a result of your participation.

This is strictly for research purposes only to help manufacturers better develop future truck offerings.

If you have one of the vehicles listed above and are interested in participating, please fill out the form here. One of the recruiters will contact you to schedule an appointment.

6/14/2026 PRC Research Study Round Up!

Abby H.Leave a comment

PRC is a nationwide research study company. They are always conducting studies and seeking additional respondents. They email me once a week about the online studies they are looking to fill. Research studies are a great way to earn a little extra money, and most of them can be completed from the comfort of your own home, using your computer or laptop.

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

Topic: Professional Occupations-July 2026
Who: Professionals in B2B Sales, Account/Client Relationship Mgmt, Insurance, Real Estate/Mortgage, Financial Services/Advising, Talent Acquisition, etc- MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF OCCUPATION/COMPANY
When: July 9-13, 2026
Where: Virtually, from your home or office
Length: 60-mins
Incentive: $300

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

Topic: Peanut Allergies in Children
Who: Parents or caregivers of children diagnosed with peanut allergies (*Proof of diagnosis will be required)
When: Various dates and times in July
Where: Online via Webcam
Length: 60 minutes
Incentive: $175

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

Topic: Fast Casual Restaurants
Who: Adults, 18-64 yrs old
When: June 30th
Where: Webcam interview
Length: 2-hours
Incentive: $175 digital incentive

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

Topic: Food and Grocery Shopping
Who: Participants age 25-54
When: Various dates and times in June
Where: Online via Webcam
Length: 75 minutes
Incentive: $150

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

Topic: Insurance
Who: Adults, 18-64 yrs old
When: June 24 – July 7, 2026
Where: Online virtual Interview
Length: 1-hour
Incentive: $125

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

A few notes about PRC:

It is recommended to use Google Chrome or Firefox to complete the pre-qualification survey.
Only one participant per household.
Their surveys are open to U.S. Residents.
Incentives are paid via Digital Incentive unless otherwise stated.
To participate in any study that requires a webcam, please use a laptop or desktop computer ONLY—No smartphones or tablets.
If you use ChatGPT or any other AI assistance for your responses/feedback during any of the research projects, please keep in mind that you will not receive compensation and will be removed from the database.
If you pre-qualify, a PRC Global Market Research recruiter will contact you via phone.

Earn Money This Summer with Surveys!

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Because I didn’t get selected for summer school this summer, I need a little extra cash to take the kids on fun adventures.  I try to spend 30-45 minutes a day doing surveys, usually early in the morning after the cat has demanded her breakfast, before the kids have woken up.  Here are some of my favorite survey companies:

Online Surveys with Mypoints– I consistently earn $5-$10/day in Amazon or Target Gift cards doing MyPoints surveys. Here is a post about how I earned Amazon Gift Cards with Mypoints surveys.

PaidViewPoint– They only send you surveys that you qualify for, so there is no wasted time. Payout is only $10.00, so I make a payout about 1-2 times a month. It’s not tons of work, and every little bit helps!

Pinecone Research: Get Paid $1-3 per survey!– My favorite survey company. $1-3 per survey you complete, and they only send you surveys that you are already pre-qualified for!

I’ve been a member of Swagbucks for years, and it’s an easy way to earn free gift cards and cash.

Members join for free and will have access to all of our earning verticals, including, but not limited to, watching videos, shopping for cash back, taking surveys, and redeeming special offers.

Swagbucks is the web’s leading rewards platform, dedicated to providing FREE gift cards to its 12+ million members.

Choose from top retailers like Amazon, Target, Walmart, Starbucks, PayPal, and tons more.

Join Inbox Dollars free and get paid to take surveys, shop online, try name-brand products, and play games online.

You do online activities: Take Surveys, Watch Videos, Shop, and More.

You earn real CASH!

Take Surveys and earn cash, sweepstakes, and prizes for your participation from SurveyClub.com.
Earn cash for participating in online surveys, private panels, focus groups, clinical trials, in-home usage tests, online bulletin boards, taste tests, and mystery shopping studies.

SurveyClub gives companies the unique opportunity to access its panelists by posting studies directly on its website.

Receive cash back from Kashkick when you read emails, complete surveys, take quizzes, refer your friend, and subscribe to special promotions.

Earnings are deposited into your Paypal account!

 

And I post market research and focus group invitations from PRC and AO Opinions at least once a week, so keep your eyes peeled for those opportunities as well.

6/8/2026 PRC Research Study Round Up!

Abby H.Leave a comment

PRC is a nationwide research study company. They are always conducting studies and seeking additional respondents. They email me once a week about the online studies they are looking to fill. Research studies are a great way to earn a little extra money, and most of them can be completed from the comfort of your own home, using your computer or laptop.

Topic: A research interview designed to explore sales channels and challenges.
Who: Professionals at growth-stage technology companies (*Proof of occupation will be required)
When: Various dates and times in June
Where: Online via webcam
Length: 60 minutes
Incentive: $600
*You MUST have a working webcam on your desktop or laptop to participate in this study. You CANNOT participate using a tablet, I-pad or the camera feature on your smartphone.

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

Topic: Male/Female Personal Products
Who: Male & Female age 18+
When: July 9 – 20, 2026
Length/Pay: 10 days – Product Testing & Online Board/ $200
Where: At home product trial + Online Board

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

Topic: Wearable Devices
Who: Adults,18 + yrs old
When: June 10 – July 10, 2026
Where: Online in home or office
Length: 1-Hour Pre-Interview + 10-Day Diary + 1-Hour Post Interview
Incentive: $100 – 1-Hour Pre-Interview
Incentive: $200 10-Day Diary
Incentive: $100 – 1-Hour follow-up Interview

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

Topic: Gout patients sharing their opinions on living with gout.
Who: Gout Patients age 40-75 (*Proof of diagnosis will be required)
When: Various dates and times in June
Where: Online via Webcam
Length: 60 minutes
Incentive: $175
*You MUST have a working webcam on your desktop or laptop to participate in this study. You CANNOT participate using a tablet, I-pad or the camera feature on your smartphone.

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

Topic: Skin Care – Los Angeles In-homes
Who: Females, 35 and older
When: June 16 & 17, 2026
Where: In-Home interview
Length: 90 minute interview + Homework
Incentive: $250

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

Topic: Career Choices
Who: Adults, at all career stages, who are willing to share their career pathways, goals, and job experiences.
When: June 23-25, 2026
Where: Online Focus Group
Length: 90 minutes + a 5 minute pre-assignment
Incentive: $200

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

A few notes about PRC:

It is recommended to use Google Chrome or Firefox to complete the pre-qualification survey.
Only one participant per household.
Their surveys are open to U.S. Residents.
Incentives are paid via Digital Incentive unless otherwise stated.
To participate in any study that requires a webcam, please use a laptop or desktop computer ONLY—No smartphones or tablets.
If you use ChatGPT or any other AI assistance for your responses/feedback during any of the research projects, please keep in mind that you will not receive compensation and will be removed from the database.
If you pre-qualify, a PRC Global Market Research recruiter will contact you via phone.

Q-insights Personal Care Products Focus Group Pays $150 – Females 18-29

Abby H.

QI-logoNOslogan.pngQ-insights is another company where I do research groups, focus groups, and online surveys to earn extra money.

They have a lot of stuff in South Orange County and less often in San Diego County. Currently, they are conducting an online study regarding  Personal Care Products.

This will be Online Focus Group Via Webcam for 1.5 hours (90 minutes)

Who: Females Ages 18-29 with different Skin types.
Dates: June 17th and 18th
Compensation: $150

If you are interested in participating, please fill out the survey here. A recruiter will contact you if you pre-qualify and ask additional screening questions.

Q-Insights Online Shopping Study – Pays $125

Abby H.

QI-logoNOslogan.pngQ-insights is another company where I do research groups, focus groups, and online surveys to earn extra money.

They have a lot of stuff in South Orange County and less often in San Diego County. Currently, they are conducting an online study regarding online shopping using your mobile phone.

Who: Looking for people 18 and 65 to participate.

Length: 60-minute online interview: Nationwide

Dates: May 1st through May 14th

Incentive: $125

If you are interested in participating, please fill out the survey here. A recruiter will contact you if you pre-qualify and ask additional screening questions.

Q-insights- Online Shopping Study $25

Abby H.

QI-logoNOslogan.pngQ-insights is another company where I do research groups, focus groups, and online surveys to earn extra money.

They have a lot of stuff in South Orange County and less often in San Diego County. Currently, they are conducting an online study regarding shopping.

They are currently conducting a one-on-one online study on online shopping.

Who: respondents between the ages of 18-60 to participate.

Dates: April 2nd, 3rd and 6th (Depending on which day you qualify for)

Method: Online – webcam

Length: 1 hour

Incentive: $125

If you are interested in participating, please fill out the survey here. A recruiter will contact you if you pre-qualify and ask additional screening questions.

Q-Insights Media Study – Pays $200

Abby H.

QI-logoNOslogan.pngQ-insights is another company where I do research groups, focus groups, and online surveys to earn extra money.

They have a lot of stuff in South Orange County and less often in San Diego County. Currently, they are conducting an online study regarding Media Consumption.

  • Method: Online Community
  • Length: 60-90 minutes total from February 18th – February 22nd
  • Incentive: $200

If you are interested in participating, please fill out the survey here. A recruiter will contact you if you pre-qualify and ask additional screening questions.

How to Score Free Gift Cards!

Abby H.

There truly is a National Day for everything. And today is no different, as it is National Use Your Gift Card Day.

A lot of us got Gift Cards for the recent holidays, and maybe you have some stashed. However, if you are looking to earn a few gift cards, here are some of my top tips:

Use Apps like Fetch, Receipt Hog, and Ibotta. My complete list of apps where I earn gift cards is here.

Spending a little bit of your scrolling time each day doing short surveys is how I earn the most gift cards. There is a good list of my favorite survey sites here.

I store my physical gift cards in an Ipsy pouch I got at a clothing swap in my purse. I don’t have tons, but it’s always great to have them on hand in case I go into a store or find myself at a Dairy Queen (there aren’t too many here, and I have had a DQ GC in my purse for a while).