Few things test my patience like a lengthy checkout line.
Then theres the line.
Typically, I employ my no-one-start-a-conversation-with-me strategy.
I take out my phone and mindlessly scroll through Instagram.
Which then forces me to give up my spot in line.
Instead of, well, all of the above, make the best of the inevitable.
Here are a few quick ways to make money while you stand in that checkout line.
No Interest Til Almost 2027?
Either way, its money.
Heres how to make more than $50 fast…
1.
Earn $10 on Ebates
Have you heard ofEbates?
Its a cash-back site that lets you earn rewards by shopping online.
We love it around here because its an easy way to save on everything you buy.
For example, youll earn up to 5% cash back on every purchase you make at Amazon.
Plus, youll get a bonus $5 when you sign up.
Heres how to get it:
Did you know?
Snag a $10 Bonus With a Micro-Investing Account
Ah, investing.
Its one of those things youve been meaning to look into, right?
Its totally intimidating, though.
But what if you could strike up an investing account while standing in a checkout line?
No, were not crazy.
Well, not totally.
It automatically rounds up purchases with your connected accounts and invests the difference into your Acorns account.
For example, youre about to foot a $32.19 bill at the grocery store.
Acorns will round up your purchase to $33 and dump the remaining 81 cents into investments.
Its a fun and easy way to stack up some spare change.
you’re able to download the app and sign uphere.
Plus, youll immediately score a $10 bonus when you make your first investment.
Go ahead anddownload Ibotta, another cash-back app.
Its partnered with more than 50 retailers, including, probably, your favorite grocery store.
Heres what youll need to do:
Done!
Cash back right into your Ibotta account.
Most questions are multiple choice, making answering easy.
And do note your answers are private and protected under federal law.
Check it all out (get it?)here.
Are you at the cashier yet?
You just earned $55.
Carson Kohler (@CarsonKohler) is a junior writer at The Penny Hoarder.
It sounds appealing right?
Check it out here!
