45 ways to make money online

Not all of us want to be Uber drivers. Nor are we all excited about the idea of trading our plasma for cash, walking dogs around the city all day, or selling our poop.

But if you’re a stay-at-home mom, student or even full-time employee who could use a little extra cash, you’re probably looking for ways to make some money on the side.

And who wouldn’t want to pad that bank account from the comfort of your own couch?

We know you’re looking for opportunities to make money from home, which is why we’ve put together this list.

In fact, these online jobs can be done from anywhere in the world. All you need is a Wi-Fi connection. 

Here are 45 ways to make money online.

1. Make an Investment, Then Set It and Forget It

We’re kind of obsessed with Stash around here (and not just because it gives you $5).

We love that anyone can use Stash to start investing.

You don’t have to have an MBA or even make it all the way through “The Big Short” to understand how to invest with this app.

You just choose from a set of simple portfolios reflecting your beliefs, interests and goals, and it does the rest.

To get the $5 bonus:

Click this link and enter your email here.
Download the Stash app on your smartphone, and set up your account with the same email address. Within two business days, you’ll see the bonus added to your account.
2. Get Paid to Watch Videos

If you’ve ever fallen down a YouTube rabbit hole, this is a money-making activity for you.

Every time you watch a video in your Swagbucks account, you’ll earn cash. You can pick a video category to watch, like home, travel or entertainment.

Set it and forget it — let those videos play in another tab or on your second screen while you work! You’ll get a free $5 for signing up and watching your first one.

3. Weigh In on Presidential Politics

What do you think of President Donald Trump? Are you going to vote in the 2020 Election?

The Ipsos Panel wants to know! Ipsos is one of the largest presidential polling companies and it’s looking for registered voters to share their opinions on all kinds of topics.

You’ll earn points for each survey you complete, depending on the number of questions, and you can redeem them for Visa prepaid cards, Amazon gift cards, Starbucks cards or cash through PayPal.

Not bad for just giving your opinion!

4. Sell Your Dusty Old Electronics, CDs and DVDs

Have a bunch of movies or CDs collecting dust on a shelf? Decluttr will pay you for them!

Decluttr buys your old CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays and video games, plus hardware like cell phones, tablets, game consoles and iPods.

One user, Gil Flores, sold about 100 DVDs and 75 CDs and made $275 — an average of $1.57 each.

Just download the app and start scanning the barcodes on your media to get immediate quotes. It’s completely free to use, there are no listing or seller fees, payment is super fast and there is even free shipping.

Plus, enter PENNY10 at checkout to get an extra 10% for your trade-ins!

5. Let an App Track Your Phone Use

Want to earn an extra $50/year?

If you’re between the ages of 18-24 or 45-65, the Nielsen company will also pay you to keep their app on your cell phone.

6. Proofread Documents

If you’ve got a keen eye for grammar and formatting, freelance proofreading could be your next great gig — one that pays about $17 an hour.

The average rate per page for proofreading is 35 cents, so your earnings depend on how efficiently you work. It’s not a great moneymaker for procrastinators!

Curious about learning how to become a proofreader? Sign up for this free seven-day mini-course on ProofreadAnywhere.com!

7. Look at Ads on Your Smartphone

Don’t mind seeing advertisements every time you pick up your phone? Install Slidejoy on your Android phone and you can earn a few extra bucks every month — up to $60 per year!