The cost of living remains an issue for millions of households. If you are looking at making some extra money on the side, don't be put off by the thought of paying more tax on the cash you make. That means you don't have to declare your earnings to HMRC unless you earn over this amount. And you can use several allowances in one year, which means you could potentially earn thousands without having to declare the earnings.
Online surveys are a quick and relatively easy way to get hold of extra cash. There are lots of sites you can use, but these are the easiest to navigate: YouGov and Prolific. Some brands pay you to shop free of charge , and you can even do it online in some cases. One of the UK's largest reward sites, 20Cogs gets you to complete 20 tasks over a period of a few weeks. Marketing companies, supermarkets and brands often send out products to consumers - either to test claims or spread influence.
Some will send you free items, while others will even pay you extra to test products on top of getting the items for free. We previously put together a guide to becoming a tester and the brands that offer these schemes, including some major names like Tesco and Philips.
Some apps will give you cash or Amazon vouchers just for taking photos of receipts, and it doesn't matter what you buy.
Each receipt is only worth a few points but it quickly adds up if you snap every receipt you get. If you see a derelict house in London or elsewhere, you could earn yourself a quick buck. All you need to do is fill out the address and upload a picture of an abandoned home to YouSpotProperty. Don't forget about Avon , just because the company's been around since The Viewers put together research panels for broadcasters and programme makers so that they can get feedback on TV programmes before they hit the box.
