Cleverly disguised micro-task scam

...And making six-figures selling stuff...

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Has someone messaged you about getting paid for micro-tasks -- such as liking photographs or rating product images? You may be the intended victim of a type of job scam that the Federal Trade Commission says is sweeping the country. Is your micro-task a scam or legit? Here's how to tell.

Making six-figures on Poshmark

Regina Franklin owned a brick and mortar fashion boutique before the pandemic. When Covid shut down in-person retail, she turned to Poshmark. She’s now making six figures with Poshmark, and feels like she’s just getting started.

“I am going to make a million a year on this app one day,” says Franklin.

Here’s what makes Poshmark one of the most attractive sites to sell clothing, shoes and notions — regardless of whether you’re selling your own stuff or are a professional reseller like Franklin.

Quick-hit side gigs

Want a side hustle, but can't find more than a few minutes free in your average day? Consider quick-hit side gigs. These side hustles require an hour or less. And many of them pay generously.

A site for product testing and market research gigs

Want to earn money testing products or answering survey questions? Curion Insights may have just the gig for you.

Curion Insights is a market research firm that enlists individuals to weigh in on a wide array of topics — from cosmetics to kids — promising pay that averages $50 per hour.

Here’s how it works.

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Side gigs for your golden years

Looking for a side gig ideal for a retiree — or near retiree.

Here are 10 great side gigs ideal for retirees, starting with the lowest-paying jobs that have the fewest requirements and moving toward the highest-paying side gigs that often require expertise, assets or experience.

Can You Make Money Answering Questions on HelpOwl?

I recently read a story that contended you could make money answering questions on HelpOwl -- a site I'd never previously heard of. Believing that this might be a viable alternative to JustAnswer, where you can make six-figures answering questions, we decided to check it out. Here’s what we found out.

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Earn $200+ per hour as an expert witness

Do you have years of experience in a specific field? You may be able to earn $200 or more per hour as an expert witness. Experts in anything -- literally anything -- can earn $200 or more per hour as expert witnesses. And you might not even need to leave your house. Here’s what you need to know about being an expert witness and where you can sign up.