Family budgets continue to be stretched due to the high cost of living.
If you’re struggling, there are ways to earn extra money without leaving home.
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In April, the energy price cap fell from £1,928 to £1,690, meaning the average household saw its annual bill decrease by £238 per year.
However, the price of energy is still much higher compared to a few years ago.
Weekly shopping is also costing more, and many people are having to sacrifice the things they love just to pay for essential living costs.
However, it is possible to accumulate some extra money through a side hustle.
Here are nine ways to boost your bank balance and get back to caring for yourself.
Surf the web for money
If you like being online, you can earn money by surfing the internet.
All you need to do is download and register for the Qmee app or use a browser add-on to browse the web and receive payments.
It works by helping advertisers reach specific users – so ads are more personalized to you.
If you click on one of the ads you want, you will get paid.
It usually costs around 7-15p per survey, but sometimes you can earn up to £1.
There is no minimum withdrawal amount and you can withdraw your earnings through PayPal, Venmo and gift cards.
Install an application
Some apps will pay you to install other apps on your phone.
Just by installing an app on your phone you can earn £20 worth of vouchers online.
When you download Ipsos Media Cell, a consumer data tracking software, you will receive a £20 voucher by installing an app on your phone. You must also complete a quick survey.
You’ll get £10 a month if you keep the app installed on your phone.
The app is owned by the renowned research company IPSOS Mori.
It’s designed to gain more insight into how people consume media, what they watch and listen to, and what devices they use.
TaskRabbit specializes in DIY and other more physical tasks, like home repairs, cleaning, and moving house.
The app also has a partnership with furniture store IKEA, where “taskers” are paid to assemble flat-pack furniture for their customers, meaning a constant flow of work.
Share offers and receive payments
If you find a good deal, you can get paid to share it with others.
Some sites offer people vouchers to share deals they find in stores and online.
LatestDeals is a UK money-saving community that gives out vouchers to people who share deals on their website.
LatestDeals members earn points and Amazon vouchers for sharing deals, vouchers, competitions and commenting and voting on deals.
You need to reach a minimum of 5,000 points before you can get a £5 Amazon voucher.
There is a guide to how many points you can earn from different activities on the LatestDeals.co.uk website.
Get cashback
Cashback sites are becoming increasingly popular as shoppers become more savvy.
A cashback site will give you cash back when you spend money online.
TopCashback and Quidco are two of the most popular and you can sometimes earn hundreds.
The Quidco website claims the average member earns around £300 a year.
When shopping, be sure to click through to websites to get some extra cash.
Both have widgets that you can download and add to your browser so you never forget.
They are free to use, but there are additional subscriptions that cost £5 per year and may offer a higher cashback rate.
For example, last month TopCashback offered customers a free cup of coffee when they purchased a hot drink at any cafe or supermarket.
Get Paid to Watch TV
If you like watching TV, this could be another great way to fill your pocket.
Theviewers.co.uk brings together research panels for broadcasters and program creators so they can get feedback on TV shows before they hit screens.
You can participate in in-person research groups, complete online surveys, or do both.
Registration is free and it’s up to you to decide whether you want to participate in anything offered.
You can customize what you’d like to hear, such as focus groups, online surveys, or reviews of new TV shows.
You can earn between £40 and £70 for a focus group and it’s usually cash in hand.
Take photos of receipts
You can also earn money when you shop by turning receipts from everyday purchases into cash.
Some apps offer cash or Amazon vouchers for taking photos of receipts.
All you need to do is just send your receipt, no matter what you buy.
For example, Receipt Hog will give you points that you can exchange for a £3 voucher once you’ve earned 1,000 of them.
Each receipt is only worth a few points, but it adds up quickly if you pull out all the receipts you receive and have surveys you can fill out in exchange for money.
Complete easy tasks
The profitable website 20Cogs allows you to complete 20 tasks in a few weeks and it is free to join.
One savvy consumer made £180 in just a few weeks. These can be competitions, offers, games and surveys.
Conveniently, surveys and offers can be canceled at no cost.
Complete online surveys
Online surveys are one of the most popular ways to make some extra money.
They are quick and relatively easy and you can get paid up to £6 per survey. There are many websites you can use, but the easiest are YouGov.co.uk.
Sign up to Qmee for free (AD)
Qmee is one of the UK’s leading platforms for rewarded surveys, giving people the opportunity to take part in short quizzes to earn cash rewards.
Get paid for music
SliceThePie will reward you up to 10p for every song you listen to and rate.
The better your reviews, the more you will earn. The more you listen, the more they will reward you.
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