EASY MONEY Nine ways to make money online from home in 2023

AS the cost of living continues to rise more people are looking for ways to boost their income.

From selling old clothes to product testing, there are many 'side hustles' you can do from home.

There are plenty of ways you can boost your income without even leaving your house

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There are plenty of ways you can boost your income without even leaving your house

We've compiled a list of nine ways you could bank some extra dosh without having to step a foot out of your door.

How to make money from home

If you already have a full-time job, or are unable to work or maybe a stay-at-home parent there are many things that you can do to earn some extra cash from home.

As many households are battling against soaring energy bills and rising inflation, it is no wonder that people are looking around for creative ways to boost their bank balance.

Whether you are looking to earn a bit more to help with skyrocketing bills or want to put something aside for a holiday we have some tips that could help you.

Share deals and get paid

LatestDeals is the fastest-growing money-saving community in the UK and they hand out vouchers for people who share deals on its website.

Members of LatestDeals earn points and Amazon vouchers, for sharing deals, vouchers, competitions and commenting and voting on deals.

You have to get to a minimum of 5,000 points before you get a £5 Amazon voucher.

There's a guide to how many points you can earn for different activities on the LatestDeals.co.uk website.

Earn cashback

A cashback website does what it says on the tin and gives you cash back when you spend online.

TopCashback and Quidco are two of the most popular and sometimes you can earn hundreds.

The Quidco website states that their average member earns around £300 per year.

When you're shopping, make sure you click through the websites to get some extra cash.

Both have widgets you can download so you never forget.

They are free to use but there are plus memberships that cost £5 a year and can give you a higher rate of cashback.

Get paid to watch TV

If you enjoy watching TV then this could be for you.

Theviewers.co.uk puts together research panels for broadcasters and programme makers so that they can get feedback on TV programmes before they hit the box.

You can either attend face-to-face research groups, fill in surveys online or do both.

It is free to register and it is up to you whether you'd like to take part in anything on offer.

You can tailor what you would like to hear about such as focus groups, online surveys, or reviewing new TV programmes.

You can earn between £40 and £70 for a discussion group and it's usually cash in hand.

Snap photos of receipts

You can even turn your receipts from everyday shopping into cash.

Some apps, who will give you cash or Amazon vouchers for taking photos of receipts.

It doesn't matter what you buy, you just need to upload your receipt.

Receipt Hog will give you points that you can redeem for a £3 voucher once you've earned 1,000 of them.

Each receipt is only worth a few points but it quickly adds up if you snap every receipt you get.

And it has surveys you can fill out for cash.

Shopprize is a similar app that gives you 100 coins for each receipt (and bonus coins when you level up).

When you hit 7,500 coins, you can cash out a £5 Amazon voucher.

Complete easy tasks

Money-earning website 20Cogs gets you to complete 20 tasks over a period of a few weeks and it is free to join.

One savvy consumer made £180, in just a few short weeks.

They can be things like competitions, offers, gaming and surveys.

Conveniently, the questionnaires and offers can be cancelled at no cost.

Fill out online surveys

Online surveys are one of the most popular ways to get hold of some extra cash.

They are quick and relatively easy and you can get paid up to £6 per survey.

There are many sites you can use but the easiest ones are YouGov.co.uk and Prolific.ac.

Get paid for music

SliceThePie will reward 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'll reward you.

Surf the web for cash

One way you can earn and surf is by downloading and registering with the Qmee app or browser add on.

It works by helping advertisers reach specific users - so the adverts will be more tailored for you.

If you click on one of the ads you like, you'll be paid.

Usually it's around 7-15p a search but you can earn up to £1.

There is no minimum cashout amount, and you can withdraw your earnings through PayPal, Venmo and gift cards.

Install an app

You can earn £20 in online vouchers just by installing an app on your phone.

By downloading Ipsos Media Cell a consumer data tracking software, you will receive a £20 voucher just by installing an app on your phone.

You also have to fill in a quick survey.

You will then get £10 each month that you keep the app installed on your phone.

The app is owned by renowned research company IPSOS Mori.

It's designed to get more information about how people consumer media, what they watch and listen to and what devices they use.

Meanwhile, selling your old tech, you could raise upwards of £600 to help with the cost of living bite.

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