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12/31/25 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: Household Products
Who Qualifies: Adults 18+
Format: 3 days (90 mins) online bulletin board
Incentive: $175
Dates: January 7-9, 2026

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: Family Sports and Activities
Who Qualifies: Adults aged 18+
Format: 90 min online focus group
Incentive: $150
Dates: January 13-26, 2026

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: Beverage Options
Who Qualifies: Adults aged 18-29
Format: 1 hr (must be completed in one sitting) online immersive interview
Incentive: $100
Dates: January 16-18, 2026

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: Personal Financial Choices
Who Qualifies: Adults aged 18+
Format: 5-7 online activities totaling 2 hrs.
Incentive: $450
Dates: Phase 1, January 2026

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.

Focus Group Connection-$175 Paid Focus Group

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Focus Group Connections is a research company located in Southern California. They conduct studies and surveys all over the US.

Focus Group Connection is looking for participants in our upcoming ONLINE research study, designed specifically for women aged 18-65 on the topic of Shopping.

This enriching opportunity will take place from January 6th to 9th and will involve a 90-minute commitment. As a token of our appreciation for your valuable insights, we are pleased to offer a $175 incentive.

By joining this study, you will not only contribute to shaping the future of consumer experiences but also play a vital role in driving informed business decisions that can lead to meaningful changes. We believe that your perspective is crucial, and we look forward to your participation in this impactful endeavor.

If interested, please fill in the pre-screen survey here.

Please note – Not everyone will qualify to participate and not everyone will receive a call-back.

How I’m Earning Extra Money in 2026 (& You Can Too)

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As prices continue to increase and wages stay the same, some of you, like me, need to find a few ways to make a little extra money.

I’m not talking hundreds of dollars a week, I’d like to make an extra $20-$30 a week without having to DoorDash, drive for a ride share, or be an Instacart shopper. Any of those would take me away from my kids and cause me to spend money on childcare. I’ll be doing some side hustles from the comfort of my couch (or desk in my bedroom).

My plan for 2026 consists of using the following methods. I’ve posted links for as many sources as I have. Some of these links may be affiliate/referral links that may give me additional points or a few dollars as a reward. These points/rewards help me pay for my website hosting fees and occasionally a cup of coffee.

Surveys: If you’ve read my blog for any amount of time, you know I love me a good survey.

MyPoints: Do 4-5 short surveys per day. I’ve been doing it since Thanksgiving break, and I’m able to earn the equivalent of a $5 gift card in about 40 minutes. Sometimes I earn more points, but 4-5 surveys in one sitting while I watch an episode of something on TV is pretty decent.

Paid View Point: They email me a few times a day to remind me I have new surveys to complete. My plan for 2026 is to do the surveys as I am notified via email. The cash-out threshold is $10, and that’s pretty easy to get to.

Pinecone Research: I’ve been using them for as long as I can remember, probably close to 10 years. I receive notifications via email every couple of days, take a few surveys, earn some points, and cash out about $10 every month or so. It’s quick, and it’s pretty easy. You can save up your points to purchase stuff from their digital catalog, or you can have them send you funds viaPayPal or Venmo.

PRC, Advanced Opinions, Focus Group Connection, and Ascendency Research are all companies that run market research, research studies, and group bulletin boards for brands and companies. I apply for as many as I can that I think I would be a good fit for and that fit in my schedule. And I try to post many of these opportunities on my blog when I feel they would be of interest to my readers. My goal for 2026 is to do at least one of these per month, as long as it pays over $150.

Verasight: Verasight is a company that works with all sorts of people and companies. A lot of the time, it’s people who are doing surveys as part of their PhD or master’s research. The surveys are quick, often less than 10 minutes, and they pay about a dollar each. Cash out is $10, and I am able to cash out about once a month. For 2026, I am going to continue to do surveys with them, and my goal is to make a payout every two weeks.

Beyond surveys, another way that I make money passively is through the Small Business Knowledge Center. I have been a part of them for I think about 10 years at this point, and I send them my junk mail and my junk email, and occasionally do missions for them. It’s a pretty easy way to get rid of your junk mail and earn a $20 gift card about every two or three months. When we refinanced last, it led to a large increase in junk mail, and I was able to do a couple of special projects for SBKC, and I was able to earn an extra $40.

This is one of the most passive ways I make extra money. In 2025, I made $120 from SBKC, which is the most I have ever made. We just got tons of junk mail, and my inbox was slammed with spam.

Another way that I will be earning a little bit extra in 2026 is by taking advantage of companies that are looking for micro influencers. These don’t tend to pay cash, but they offer free products in exchange for social media posts or reviews on social media. I can get free products that I might otherwise not be able to afford, but need or want. A couple that I use is Stack Influence, Ripple Street, Influenster, Tryazon, Home Tester Club, and Smiley360.

Getting free products saves me money, and posting a review or something on social media will take me less than an hour. I tend not to review products that are below $30 unless it’s something I really want or need, because my time is valuable. I don’t want to spend half an hour to 45 minutes making social media posts for a three-dollar bottle of juice.

And for 2026, I will be bringing back my monthly posts where I disclose how much I made each month. My reason for this is two-fold: Transparency for my readers, and to prove to myself that I can do it! I’ll be keeping a Google Sheet to track my earnings.

 

This post contains affiliate links. For more information about the use of affiliate links and partnerships, visit my disclosure page. 

12/20/2025 PRC Research Study Round Up!

Abby H.

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: Household Items Shopping
Who: Adults aged 18+
Dates: Dec 22, 2025 – Jan 5, 2026
Format: Online (must be on a desktop or laptop computer)
Duration: 15 min
Incentive: $50 (must complete all requirements)

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: Household Products
Who: Adults aged 18+
Dates: Jan 7-9, 2026
Format: Online Bulletin Board
Duration: 3 days (90 mins)
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: Family Finances
Who: Adults aged 18+
Dates: Jan 14-22, 2026
Format: Online Interview
Duration: 60 min interview + 1hr pre-work activities
Incentive: $350

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

12/5/2025 PRC Research Study Round Up!

Abby H.

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: Houston Hospital Options (Online/Remote)
Who: Adults aged 25-65 living in the Houston, TX area
Dates: Jan 6-8, 2026
Format: Online Focus Group
Duration:90 min
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: Credit Cards-January 2026 (Online/Remote)
Who: Adults aged 23-44
Dates: Jan 21-22, 2026
Format: Online Focus Group
Duration: 2 hrs
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.

 

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.
Our 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 Gift Cards with Surveys on MyPoints.com!

Abby H.

Last week was a no-work week for me, which is why you saw a lot more posts from me. At my 9-5 job, when we are closed, we don’t work, which means….. I don’t get paid.

Except for the holiday and the day after (it’s a floating holiday), that means I had 3 unpaid days off last week. What’s a girl to do, besides clean out the closets, steam clean the couch, take the kids to the zoo, and visit the eye doctor?

SURVEYS!

I spent my time between loads of laundry/meal prep/dishes and at 6 am every day (the cat doesn’t understand days off) doing surveys to earn a little extra money for the holidays. And Groceries.

I completed most of the surveys on MyPoints.com, which, in addition to offering a large number of surveys, also helps you save and earn money shopping online.

Here are some of the surveys available as of Monday night that I qualify for. 

 

For reference, 1600 points are equal to a $10 gift card. I usually get gift cards to stores where I can buy groceries, or I get gift cards that I can give as gifts.

I also completed surveys on Verasight, where I cashed out $10.00, and Paid ViewPoint, where I cashed out $15.00. I completed a few other misc. surveys I had in my email, including 4 software reviews on G2. Those pay $10 each. I was able to cash out about $90.00 in gift cards from My Points.

I didn’t get paid for any of the following, but I might later down the road if I get picked for a PRC research study. I post about those about once a week, or when they send me emails. They have a lot of various research studies available for people all across the US. Here are some I posted last week.

Upcoming Online Research Project on GI Issues (Crohn’s Disease, etc.)

Abby H.

Advanced Opinions (AO) is another Market Research company that emails me about studies and surveys.

Right now, they are recruiting for a new study about GI Issues (Crohn’s Disease, etc.).

Open to ages 25-60

  • Part 1 – if selected to participate – $75 (30-45min Online Survey)
  • Part 2 – if selected to participate – $150 (90-minute Webcam Group)

Must have a Webcam to participate in Part 2, the follow-up Webcam Group. Follow Up Webcam Group: After completion of the Online Survey, some will be selected to participate in a 90-minute Webcam Group, held December 3rd or 4th. If selected for Part 2, you will be notified by email with the details.  Webcam Group Platform: QualBoard

To be considered for this study, view the list and complete the pre-screener here.

11/23/2025 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: Parents
Who: Parents of 7-13-year-olds
Nov 19 – Dec 20, 2025
In-home Session + Online Diary
2 hr In-home + 2 week Diary
Incentive: $450 (in-home) $200 (diary)

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 (Business Decision Makers)
Who: Business decision makers involved in wireless communications
Nov – Dec 2025
Online Interview
45 min
Incentive: $350

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: Healthcare: Seniors & Caregivers
Who: Seniors and Caregivers to Adults
Dec 2025 (exact dates TBD)
Online Webcam
75 min
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.

Topic: Grocery Choices
Who: Adults 18+
Dec 16-18, 202
Online interview + pre-work
60 min interview + 20 min pre-work
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.

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.
  • Our 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.

11/12/2025 PRC Research Study Round Up!

Abby H.

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: Health & Wellness
Who: Adults aged 18 and older.
Location: Nationwide U.S. Residents
Dates: November 17 – 19, 2025
Format: Online Focus Group
Duration: 90 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: Caregivers Research
Who: Adults aged 18 and older.
Location: Nationwide U.S. Residents
Dates: November 17 – 21, 2025
Format: Online Interview (webcam required)
Duration: 75 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: Cosmetics
Who: teens and adults aged 16 and older.
Location: Nationwide U.S. Residents
Dates: November 17 – 25, 2025
Format: Online (must be on a desktop or laptop computer)
Duration: 5 days; 45 minutes per day + in-store self-completed shopping trip IF chosen (no purchases required), followed by a 15-20 minute online survey.
Incentive: $450 for online journal + $200 (IF Chosen for in-store self-shopping completed shopping trip)

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 Influencers for Business
Who: senior-level company decision-makers/influencers (Owners, CEO, CFO, Partner, VP, Managing Director, CIO, etc.) – those who have influence/input regarding Technology.
Location: Nationwide U.S. Residents
Dates: November 19 – 20, 2025
Format: Online Focus Group
Duration: 2 hours – includes Tech check
Incentive: $350

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: Vehicles
Who: Adults aged 18 and older.
Location: Nationwide U.S. Residents
Dates: December 1 – 4, 2025
Format: Online Interview (webcam required)
Duration: 60 minutes interview + 10 minute homework assignment
Incentive: $175 for interview + $25 for homework / $50 bonus for best homework response

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.
  • Our 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.

Attention Gym Enthusiasts!! Online Paid Research Study – $200 Paid Focus Group

Abby H.

Focus Group Connections is a research company located in Southern California. They conduct studies and surveys all over the US.

Focus Group Connection is thrilled to extend an exclusive invitation for you to join their engaging and rewarding online Paid Research Study centered on the dynamic world of Fitness!

This is not just any study; it is a fantastic opportunity to share your insights and influence future fitness trends. The study unfolds in two exciting phases:

Phase 1 offers a rewarding $200 for just 5 days of participating in an engaging online blog, dedicating only 30 minutes each day to share your thoughts.

If you shine in Phase 1, you may be selected for the second phase, scheduled for the week of 11/17, where even more opportunities await! If selected, you will receive an additional $100.00.

IMPORTANT! If selected for phase two, you MUST be available to participate to be compensated for phase one.

Don’t miss out on this chance to make your voice heard and contribute to shaping the future of fitness while enjoying financial rewards. Join us in this inspiring journey, and let’s create a healthier tomorrow together!

Please don’t apply if you do not have a current gym membership. They will ask to see your membership.

If interested, please complete the pre-screening survey here.

Please note – not everyone will qualify to participate, and not everyone will receive a callback.