People often ask me for information about “legitimate” survey companies as a way to make extra money.  I have been with My Survey for seven years now and they are a great company to work with!

With My Survey, you earn points for completing surveys.  You can “cash out” your points for a check (in $10 increments), merchandise, or gift cards. Some of the gift cards that they offer are:  Amazon, Paypal, CVS, and Bath and Body Works.  They also offer gift cards for restaurants such as Applebee’s, Chili’s, and Cracker Barrel.  I usually cash out for the restaurant gift cards – it gives us a way to eat out without killing our budget!

How it works:

They will send you a short screener, which is usually worth 5-30 points and then, and usually only takes a few minutes to complete.  If you qualify for the actual survey, it is usually worth anywhere from 150-400 points.  I have also done product testing for them for everything from cleaning products to diapers.

Tips for success:

1.  Make sure your profile is updated with your current e-mail address

2.  When you get an e-mail about survey opportunities, jump on it because sometimes they fill up quickly

Start getting paid for surveys today!  Sign up for My Survey here!

If you want to complete surveys with other reputable survey companies check out E-poll, Opinion Outpost, and Survey Spot!

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PLEASE NOTE: You are probably not going to get “rich” completing surveys, but it is a nice way to bring in a little bit of extra money to save for a vacation or Christmas or to earn gift cards for a few minutes of your time.  Survey companies often target certain demographics so what works well for one person may not work well for another.