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Want to Make a Few Extra Bucks?

June 15, 2008 by Tara Kuczykowski 18 Comments

No, I’m not talking CVS ExtraBucks here. We’re talking about actual cash. If you’re interested, you should look into being a mail tracking agent. No, you won’t get rich doing it, but it’s a little extra pocket money, and you’ll probably get some great free magazine subscriptions along with other interesting mail, too.

Basically what happens is you receive test pieces of mail sent to you. You’ll be able to distinguish it from your actual mail by the names that are used on it. The company will provide you with a website where you will key in details about the mail, and then you will be asked to store it for a short period of time in case the company needs additional details. Occasionally you may be asked to return a piece of mail back to the company, and you will be reimbursed for this. They only need a handful of people in each zip code, so it may take some time to hear from them.

I know of two companies that do this:

  • U.S. Monitor
  • The Hauser Group

I don’t have any experience with U.S. Monitor, but I’ve been doing this for Hauser for about five years now. They pay 25 cents per entry, and it takes 30 seconds at the most to key in a piece of mail. I get approximately $30 a quarter, but I also get some really great high-priced magazine subscriptions, like Time, People, Entertainment Weekly, and Sports Illustrated. It started out pretty slowly, but as you prove your reliability, they start to send more mail. I’ve actually had a fairly significant increase since my last check, so I’m anxious to see how much my earnings have increased.

Please let me know if you have any questions, and I’ll do my best to answer them!

Filed Under: deals, money-making ideas Tagged With: work at home

Allure Experts Program

June 15, 2008 by Tara Kuczykowski 6 Comments


I received an email tonight detailing how Allure has revamped their Allure Experts program. I’ve been a member for about a year now, and they occasionally send surveys that are pretty quick and painless to fill out.

Here’s how Beauty Benefits works:

  • Earn Benefits Points for each survey taken
  • Keep track of your Benefits Points online at https://www.allureexperts.com/
  • For every 20 Benefits Points earned, you’ll receive one of Allure’s favorite products and/or beauty gifts, selected exclusively by the Allure Experts Reader Panel team
  • Allure will contact Allure Experts with 20+ Benefits Points twice a year (June and December 2008) regarding their Beauty Benefits reward

*Please note: The Beauty Benefits rewards program is open to U.S. residents only.

I’m really excited about these changes, as it wasn’t apparent what the points I was earning were going toward previously. I’ve earned 22 points so far, so I’ll be sure to let everyone know what kinds of products/gifts they’re offering when I can redeem them in June!

Filed Under: money-making ideas Tagged With: online surveys, paid surveys, surveys

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I'm Tara: mom of 5 teens/tweens and one 80-lb. Weimaraner, who fancies herself a lap dog. Born and raised in Ohio (GO BUCKS!!!), my fave things include cooking + baking, my JEEP Rubicon, the 4x4 beaches at OBX, and checking out the local craft beer scene...
 
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