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Best Money-making Apps in 2022

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For those looking to make money in an easily accessible way, apps provide plenty of avenues to consider. You can use your smartphone to take surveys, pick up a side gig, sell your unwanted stuff and more. Here’s the scoop on seven free money-making apps. NerdWallet considered apps with at least four stars and 25,000 reviews in both Google Play and the iOS App Store. The best money-making apps 1. Ibotta How it works: Ibotta lets you earn cash back on in-store and online purchases at over 2,000 supported retailers. Originally for groceries, it has expanded to include clothing, entertainment and eating out, pet supplies and other categories. Offers can be product or retailer-specific — and some will automatically be applied. For others, you’ll need to complete an additional task such as watching a video or taking a poll. There are three possible ways to earn cash back in stores: Add offers and submit your receipt in the app after your shopping trip, link your retailer loyalty accounts or

How To Save Money: 18 Proven Ways

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  Many or all of the products featured here are from our partners who compensate us. This may influence which products we write about and where and how the product appears on a page. However, this does not influence our evaluations. Our opinions are our own. Here is a list of our partners and here's how we make money. We compiled several ways to save money, from adjusting daily habits, to cutting monthly bills, to making long-term changes. 18 ways to save money 1. Use an automated tool Find an app or bank account that takes the work out of saving. Digit and Qapital both automatically transfer small amounts from your checking account to a separate savings account. Learn about apps that automate savings for you. 2. Count your coins and bills Empty your pockets each day and start collecting that extra change. Then take your collection to the bank and put it directly into your savings account instead of your checking account. When you want to watch your spending, use dollar bills inste

Money Management: 4 Tips for Mastering Your Finances

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  What is money management, exactly? It’s a plan for your money so you can make the most of it. This plan typically involves budgeting and saving money, avoiding or reducing debt and investing in your future. If learning how to manage your money sounds intimidating or stressful, take it one step at a time. Below are money management tips to help you gain control and, more importantly, peace of mind. How to manage your money 1. Take inventory of your finances Money management is about more than making the math work out. It’s about adjusting your mindset, too. Take a mental inventory of your current position. Are you consistently overspending? Do you have enough saved up to survive an unexpected expense? Do you live paycheck to paycheck? Do you feel overwhelmed by financial jargon? Be honest with yourself about where your weaknesses lie. You might’ve made some missteps in the past, but you don’t have to continue on that path. Here’s how to manage your money now, while preparing for the f

The Ultimate Shopping Guide: 8 Proven Ways to Get the Best Deals Online

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Many or all of the products featured here are from our partners who compensate us. This may influence which products we write about and where and how the product appears on a page. However, this does not influence our evaluations. Our opinions are our own. Here is a list of our partners and here's how we make money. Online shopping has become a routine part of life. With a few clicks or taps, you can buy virtually anything. But before you restock on toilet paper or purchase those trendy sneakers from the ad in your Instagram feed, make sure you’re not spending more than you have to. Here’s how to shop smart and find the best prices online. 1. Set a budget and make a shopping list You likely already plan for big expenses, such as vacations, weddings or college tuition. Planning out everyday purchases is just as important. Making a budget that accounts for clothing, gifts, groceries and other expenses will help you figure out how much you can afford to spend — and avoid debt. The 50/

How To Make Millions By Playing Games On Twitch

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Twitch is the go-to platform for gamers, with more than 4 million broadcasters each month and 17.5 million average daily users, all playing or watching other people play video games. It’s also the destination for gamers hoping to turn their hobby into a little extra cash and make money without a traditional job. Some broadcasters earn seven figures per year, thanks to subscriptions, sponsorships and a share of ad revenue, among other things. Granted, they typically have tens of thousands of followers and spend hours each day broadcasting, gaming and hosting other games on their channel. But you don’t need to be an elite user to cash in on the site. Here’s how to build your audience and start making money on Twitch. Building a Twitch audience You can’t attract an audience on any online platform overnight. It’s the same with Twitch. “Successful channels — like companies — are built up over years, not over days or weeks,” says Jordan Slavik, an avid gamer who has advised Twitch broadcaste

How To Make Millions From Tik Tok in 2022

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TikTok can get you wondering: Where did the last hour go as you scrolled through micro-videos of choreographed dance challenges, baffling illusions, makeup tutorials, giggling babies,  practical jokes and who knows what else? Also, how do TikTokers make money? And is this a venture you’d want to pursue — going from viewer to creator? Here’s what you need to know: 3 ways people make money on TikTok 1. They market their business and attract new clients 2. They score sponsorships 3. They tap TikTok’s ‘Creator Fund’  1. They market their business and attract new clients Say you already have hobbies that make money. Perhaps you sell stuff online, or consult with clients for a fee, or make money on YouTube. Your TikTok content may attract more buyers, clients or viewers. “It’s an incredible way to drive traffic to other channels — to your website, to your email list or to your YouTube channel,” says Keira Jones (@thekeirajones), a Phoenix-based TikToker who also manages and advises brands on

8 Great Ways to Make Millions From Home

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As the normalization of remote work continues, you can take advantage of a range of ways to make money from home. From selling items online to starting a podcast to offering your services as a virtual assistant, there are lots of opportunities to earn an income without leaving the house. If you’re seeking a more traditional job format but still want to work from home, you’re in luck. Remote job postings—which doubled for some online recruitment sites during the pandemic—continue to rise. Regarding the remote positions available, tech jobs are among the most prevalent, but work-from-home opportunities have also risen in therapy, finance, and law.1 Where to begin when searching for remote work? “I’d encourage the job seeker to start by reflecting on their interests and career goals,” Indeed Senior Career Coach Jamie Birt told The Balance in an email. Next, Birt recommended taking into account the jobs that are commonly performed remotely, such as copywriting, graphic design, and software

7 Ways to Up Your Income Online

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More and more people are looking for ways to earn money online . Some are turning to side hustles to make a little extra money, while others are creating internet businesses that become their full-time job. Let's take a look at seven ways to make money online that can take up a little or a lot of your time. Think of these options as supplemental sources of income, most of which have the potential to be a whole lot more. Affiliate Marketing fizkes / Getty Images Affiliate marketing can be a low-cost and relatively easy way to make money online. You don't need to have any of your own products or services to sell; affiliate marketing gives you a chance to earn commissions from large companies. You promote the products or services of a company on your website/ blog or social media account, providing links to the company's offerings. These affiliate tracking links ensure you get the credit for having delivered a paying customer to the company's website, and you get a per

How You Can Make Millions By Podcasting

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New podcasters always ask the same question before they take the plunge: “How much money can podcasters make?” They want to know what the reward will be before they invest their time and energy growing a podcast audience. So how much money can podcasters make? To be frank, most make $0. In fact, many podcasts have negative cash flow because they spend money buying equipment and paying hosting fees before they earn a single dollar. Creative work like podcasting doesn’t make any money until people choose to watch you. It takes time for listeners to decide you have value. So if you’re looking to start a podcast because you need a paycheck this week, you should find another way to earn income. But if you put in the work to make amazing content, publish new episodes consistently , and engage your audience, you’ll eventually build a show that rakes in money each episode. There are lots of people who make very comfortable livings working just working on their podcasts a few hours each day. In

How To Earn Millions From Amazon Every Month?

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Whether it’s about adding an income source or the only income source post the Covid-19 pandemic, one of the best ways to earn money online these days is to make money with Amazon. Given that Amazon is the top e-commerce retailer in the USA recording a net sales figure of around 386 billion dollars in 2020, it’s a golden opportunity for those who want to become an eCommerce seller and earn money from Amazon. This post highlights how to earn money from Amazon by selling and even without selling: Register for Amazon FBA Once you enroll with FBA or Fulfilment by Amazon, it’s Amazon’s responsibility for the warehousing (storage, picking, packing), shipping, returns, or refunds of your products. However, to start selling with FBA you must find a product (e.g., from Alibaba), make improvements, and label it with your private brand. Sign up for Amazon seller central and submit your product information. Ship your products to Amazon and their fulfillment center shall take care of the distrib

NFT: Everything You Need To Know About NFT

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Non Fungible Tokens (NFT)  There has been a growing interest in NFTs in the digital space, a lot of buzzes have been generated and many people are going into minting of tokens. Millions of dollars exchanged hands in the sales of NFTs. You may get confused and wonder if the NFT trend is a fad or if people are just wasting their money and time. This article breaks down the concept of NFTs. What is NFT? NFT simply means Non Fungible tokens. The non-fungible part means unique and non-replaceable. No swapping like for like. They are tokens because they are digital and are protected by blockchain technology, just like cryptocurrencies. You can sell a digital image as an NFT, the same way you would sell a physical painting. When you sell NFTS, you are the owner of the ‘original’ version, and the NFT artist continues to benefit every time the NFT is resold. Many digital artists have sold their digital arts with this technology.   Because they are “non-fungible”, they are different from other b

Best Banks In Nigeria For Personal And Business Banking For 2022

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A bank is a financial institution licensed by a regulating body to receive deposits and lend surplus money to borrowers, and upon demand, pay the depositor. A bank allows the depositor to open an account, make a withdrawal, pay third parties, and use a debit or credit card, among other services. Banks have different products and services like personal and business banking products for their customers. Personal banking is another name for domestic or retail banking, which involves the bank dealing with you directly or personally. While for Corporate or business banking, the bank deals with a corporate body or an incorporated company.   In Nigeria, most of the banks offer a mix of these services, and if you own a small business, your concern is how to get a loan quickly. But for the regular saver, you want a secure bank. The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation secures your deposit of up to N500,000 in all commercial banks in Nigeria in case CBN closes any of them. To help you filter th