I was going to put this post later in this series but since the Christmas season is upon us I figured it might benefit you more if I wrote this post now. Here are a couple ways to get free money online! We use both of these systems and they really work!
How to get money back on (almost) all of your online purchases: Ebates & ShopAtHome
What is it?
Ebates and ShopAtHome are virtually the same online shopping concept. If you have an account with them, and go through their site to click to whatever store you are buying from you will get a percentage back of your purchase. Each store has a different percentage back you will get and it can be anywhere from 1%-25% depending on the current promotion.
How do these sites work?
The websites have affiliate relationships with all of the stores listed on their website. So when you buy through Ebates, Ebates get a percentage and then they give you a portion of that percentage back.
Which one should I register for?
You can register for both! Sometimes one will have a higher percentage back than the other. They both essentially have the same stores, but occassionally you will get a much better deal with one over the other.
Why do it?
Really, why wouldn't you do it? It costs you nothing and you get money back. I find that I shop online a lot since we are somewhat limited in stores in our area. I would also recommending taping a small post it note to your computer to remind you to go to the sites before you buy. I have forgotten before and then I remember after I made the purchase. I did this last week with a $100 purchase where I could have gotten 9% back. Boo! Even if your purchase is small these amounts can add up! Or what if you are buying a computer - a small percentage is quite a bit when you are paying $1,000!
How do I sign up:
Click here to register for Ebates
Click here to register for ShopAtHome (currently there is a promo where you will get an automatic $5 if you make a purchase over $25 within 60 days)
How to Earn Free Gift Cards: Swagbucks
What is it?
A website where can earn digital currency (Swagbucks) by searching the web, taking a poll, doing surveys, watching videos, looking at offers, buying deals, completing tasks, or trading in old electronics. Those Swagbucks can then be redeemed for items in the SwagStore which are a wide range of items, many of them are gift cards to stores and restaurants.
How much time does it take?
As much as you want it to! The easiest way to earn Swagbucks is to use their search engine. So instead of searching at google.com search at swagbucks.com and you will randomly be awarded Swagbucks. This is primarily the way I earn mine. I still sometimes prefer google over swagbucks, but I always search on swagbucks first.
Does it really work?
Yes! this year so far my husband and I have accumulated $175 in Amazon gift cards! We have not used them and chose to save them to buy eachother's Christmas presents this year because we typically do not buy for eachother. I have other friends that use them to buy diapers and other grocery items to supplement their grocery and household budgets.
How do I sign up?
You just need to register here. Once you have registered check out the "more" menu and it will show you how to earn, and tips on winning!
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