Mystery shopping on the PHONE

Mystery shopping made easy. Work from the conveniency of your own home. 

• ARC

Only occasional openings for telephone mystery shoppings. 

• Call Center QA

Fast and reliable paying via PayPal. 

• Perception Strategies

Healthcare mystery shopping in particular locations.

• TeleXpertise

Starts with smaller assignments. 

• Intelichek

Mostly calling different businesses. 

Mystery Shopping - list of companies

Mystery shopping is a great way to earn some extra money. Some even make their entire living out of mystery shopping. Either way, give it a try. Here's a list of companies with good reputation.

• A Closer Look

Restaurants and hotels. In North America only. Pays via paper check. 

• About Face

Operates in different countries. Pays via PayPal. 

• Amusement Advantage

Amusement park shops in the US and Canada.

• Best Mark

Featured in Oprah!

• Confero

Works with big companies in the US, Canada and Mexico. Pays via PayPal. 

• GAPbuster

I highly recommend this. First of all, it's worldwide, so anyone can join! Second, there are great tasks which give you free food and gas. I mean, who doesn't wan't free food and gas! If there's one company to try, pick this!

• Market Force

Works with several fast food shops. Pays via check or bank account.

Add $200 extra income with almost no effort

How this works is that you rotate between 5 different apps throughout your day, This will take only little time for you to complete!

1. Swagbucks TV

Turn it on and play with it until you've hit your daily goal or max point limit. While it's on, go to...

2. Swagbucks.com

Complete the Daily Crave, Daily Poll and NOSO points offer. You might also complete a quick survey or offer. Aim for the minimum of 40 Swagbucks per day, once you add in the bonuses for reaching your daily goal every day, you will earn over 300 points on some days.

3. Superpoints

Log in and do the daily click to earn 1 point. Open the Super Easy Button and click it 10 times.

4. Perk app

Open the app with your phone and let it run the popular videos section. This requires no work, you only need to click the screen occasionally to let the app know you're still watching. Let it run whenever you don't use your phone.

At this point you might want to go back and click 10 more times on the Super Easy Button. Give it a chance, you might hit that 1 000 points win!

5. InstaGC

Open the site, do some surveys, offers and clicks until you reach $5 in earning for the day. Do this also every day. By doing this alone, you will earn $150 per month! You can either cash out gift cards or choose to deposit your money to get paid cash.

While your working on other sites, click the Super Lucky button 10 times each and get all 200 of your clicks done throughout the day.

Swagbucks TV
Swagbucks.com
Superpoints
Perk app
InstaGC

Once you've earned that little extra, I highly recommend boosting your savings account with Digit. It's easy to use and you won't even notice that you're saving up your own fortune.

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Save $50 every day, that makes almost $20 000 a year!

Putting just a little bit of money away every day, makes up for a whole bunch by the end of the year. Here are 15 ways to save $50 every day. Do them all or just a few, it'll still add up.

1. Exchange favors with friends

Have children, but don't want to spend a fortune on babysitters? Make an arrangement with a friend in the same situation, so you can watch over each others precious pearls (and even have a fun sleepover for the kids!). Do this on a monthly base! Spending time with your significant other is a priceless treasure.

2. Buy from thrift stores

Keep a list of things you need, but not right away. Then, just keep your eyes open. Visit thrift stores, garage sales or even use local Facebook groups. You never know, where you might find something necessary for a bargain.

3. Pay a visit to your library

Libraries are one of the best places on earth! They are full of books and magazines but also movies and music. Some even offer access to their e-library, so you don't have to leave your home. Why would you even want to buy a book, when there's a high chance you can get it for free.

4. Drink fewer fancy coffees

It's always nice to grab a hot cup of coffee on the go and maybe splurge with a little whipped cream or syrup, but did you realize how much a cup here and there will cost you on the long run? One fancy coffee is about $7 per cup, have one twice a week and you'll spend over $50 per month just on coffee! I'm not saying you should ditch your coffee altogether (I would never say that!) but how about buying lesser coffees from coffee shops and brewing more coffees at home. You might even buy a fancy travel mug and some nice syrup and mix your own fancy coffees. This way you can enjoy even more coffee and spend even less!

5. Conserve water

Here are the numbers. A family of four will save $11 a year and 240 gallons a month just by turning off the water when brushing their teeth. They will save $8 a year and 2130 gallons a year if they only run a full washing machine. When washing dishes, rinsing them all at once saves 10 gallons a wash and $27 a year. A low-flow showerhead (which costs about $10) saves 50 gallons per shower and $271 a year. Finally fixing all household leaks saves about 10,000 gallons a year and $37. Have you added it up? It's $354 a year.. almost $1 a day. And it's all good for the environment too.

6. Recycle

Save those empty bottles and cans, you will get money from them. Let your firneds know, that if they want to throw money away, you'll be glad to take it.

7. Cook in bulk

We all know buying food is expensive. Use a grocery list when shopping to avoid extra spendings, but you can also save by couponing and cutting back on meat. Now, when you cook in bulk, you'll make enough meals to serve you and your family for several days. You can also freeze tasty and oven-ready meals for later. This'll stop you from grabbing fast food on the way home when you're too tired to cook.

8. Make your own lunch

This closely relates to the previous advice to cook in bulk. You may easily cook your own food for just a dollar or two per serving. There aren't any restaurants that can possibly match that offer. You'll easily spend at least twice as much, when you grab a meal on the go.

9. Put your spare change in a jar

It's always the small things that add up. Every time you fins a penny, put it in a jar. You'll be surprised how fast that penny grows and soon you'll be singing all the way to the bank.

10. Use less laundry detergent

Chances are, no one will notice. The recommended amount stated on the bottle is actually quite high, so give it a try and use a little bit less and still a bit lesser. Half of the amount is enough. Believe me, your clothes will come out just as clean. Without excessive chemicals straining the colors out, you'll probably be able to wear your clothes even longer.

11. Check out Freecycle and other social media groups

Freecycle is a site referring to local yahoo groups in which people can give away stuff they don't need. Also be sure to check, if there is a local Facebook group near you. Usually prices are a lot less and people are so happy to get rid of stuff they don't need, you might even get it for free.

12. Show of your natural beauty

Get your hair cut less often and use fewer make up. Instead of getting a haircut every 6 weeks, try going every 8 weeks. This will literally cut out 2 haircuts a year. Have a friend or friend of a friend, who can cut hair? Even better, go for a discount. Or find a good salon and make a continuous appointment. They might just throw in a small discount for a lasting customer.

13. Choose your cable plan carefully

Avoid cable movie rentals and go for Red Box or free library rentals. Avoid high definition channels and settle for basic viewing options. Avoid premium channels and go for Netflix or Hulu. Don't just accept automatic bill increases, contact customer service and ask for a detailed statement. Let them know, you'll be happy to switch to a more affordable operator and you might even get a discount.

14. Replace your old appliances...

Because of new energy efficient appliances replacing a washer which is from 1994 or older will save you $110 a year.

15. ... but not your car

New cars are expensive. Owning an old car will save you over $1600 every year. So don't just change it, because you want something prettier. If it takes you from A to B, it'll save you the price of a new one.

7 habits of highly effective people

People who take up a task, have a goal or just want to start a new habit have something in common. 

1. A support network

Make friends to meet, share victories and comfort in setbacks.A like-minded friend is a powerful motivation force. Surround yourself with people pursuing similar goals. 

2. Goals

Have specific goals, that are measurable. Establish a time frame for accomplishing them. 

3. Keeping track

Write down everything you do to achieve your goals. Use any system you're comfortable with: a computer, phone or calendar. Not only does it help you to make sure you're on track. It will motivate you even further and you'll be looking forward to writing down what you've done today. 

4. Planning ahead

Schedule is everything. Plan ahead, so you won't get lost. 

5. Reasonable expectations

Accept, that there are times when you won't be able to give your everything. If you'll do even a little, you can feel proud. If you don't do anything, that's fine too. Don't give up, just accept the situation and decide to push through it. 

6. Consistency

Make a plan you can stick to. Don't have too radical changes, that you're unable to complete. Rather strive for small challenges that are sustainable on the long run. 

7. Finding the larger value

You deserve to be happy. You should do things that make you feel good. Make taking care of yourself your top priority and find goals that help you succeed in this. 

Be a Winner not a Loser part 2.

What successful people think and how you should also be thinking. 

1. I will do that, because no one else wants to

An easy way to stand out is to do things other people don't do. Pick something people are unwilling to do and just do it. You'll instantly stand out. 

Keep doing something different every day and eventually you'll become that special person, who can do all those things no one else knows how to. 

2. It's not so bad

Nothing is ever as hard or as scary as we think it is. Overcoming your fears is empowering. 

Boost your confidence by doing something a little scary every day. In the process you'll also learn how to overcome any problem. 

3. I can take one small step every day to reach my goal

Pick a plans, have a goal, dream up an idea. Don't let hesitation and uncertainty stop you from reaching for that idea. Just take one step and walk closer to your goal. 

4. I'm listening

Confident people don't feel the need to talk all the time. Sometimes it's better to focusing on listening what the other person says rather than trying to think up good subjects to talk about. Sometimes it's even better to enjoy the silence between you. You never know what rises out of it. 

5. I don't have to care about what other people think

At least not if it stands in the way of living the life you want to live. Those, who are truly innovative, are always called crazy. Those who succeed, don't let those naysayers bring them down. 

6. I'll show those who have insulted me

Hearing someone  say you can't do something, is a great motivator to prove them wrong. Take those insults and let them fuel you up to achieve what you want. 

7. I'll let it go even if it's not perfect

Realize that nothing is ever perfect. Work hard and aim to do something great. Then, let it go. There are always dozens of opposite opinions telling you what to do. Being able to separate actual improvements from opinions is crucial. Getting your work out is even more important, you haven't accomplished anything before letting it go. Trust, that you can still continue working hard to overcome any shortcomings. 

8. I can do better

Don't expect to be perfect. Focus on what can be better. Take responsibility of your actions and promise yourself you will do a lot better. 

9. I'll work harder than the others

You may have a series of disadvantages, like lack of experience, money or talent, hindering you from achieving your goals. However, you can always work hard and focus on your goal. Experience, talent and money will follow. 

10. I am happy

All the fortune in the world doesn't matter, if you're not content doing the work it takes to achieve it.

This is your life. Live it so, that you're happy most of the time. 

Be a Winner not a Loser part 1

Making a success of yourself also needs you to be in the right mind set. If you think you're not successful, you will not be successful.
Here are some basic words you might find slipping out of your mouth anytime someone challenges you. These are examples of negative thinking that will hinge you from reaching your dreams.

1. I can't do it. 

Why not? What do you need to make it happen? Find out how you'll be able to do it or someone else will take your job.

2. Impossible

There might be some things that really are impossible even today, but just think how many have throughout history said something's impossible and than made it happen. Open your mind to see how the impossible can made possible. Take a different view. Truly impossible things are rare.

3. That won't work

How do you know it won't? Do not discard ideas just because you think something doesn't work.

4. That's not fair

Well, life usually isn't. Get over it. Instead, look for a solution to improve the situation. 

5. It's not my fault

Even if it really isn't your fault, this usually just sounds like a round of the blame game. And in that game there isn't any winner. Accept what happened and focus on solving the problem. Even if you weren't the one who's to blame

6. That's not my job 

Your boss will not praise you for telling him what is and isn't your job. Sometimes you need to do things that aren''t your responsibility to help your workplace thrive. Step up. Take it as an opportunity to do something different and widen your experiences. But do not let yourself be taken advantage of.

7. I'll try

When someone says the'll try, it means they don't want to do it or don't believe they can actually achieve it.

Do not try. Do it. 

Save those pennies!

Here are some great tips how to easily save a little here and there. Give it a try and pick your favorite!

Home care

1. Buy toilet paper and hand towels in bigger bulk packages and preferably on sale.
2. Don't waste money on plastic bags, use reusable fabric bags
3. Use the bottom of washing soaps by adding warm water to them.
4. Only wash full loads of laundry.
5. Plug electronic appliances off when not using them. You may also want to attach them on an extension cord which has an off-switch.
6. Maintain your shoes, sewing machine, bicycle and other on a regular basis to extent their mileage.
7. If you need furniture or clothes, don't buy them new from a store, but rather ask around. Your friends might have some extra stuff they don't need or you might do some great finds at flea markets.

Beauty

1. Don't color your hair. Instead get some highlights, they don't require as much maintaining and are cheaper. 
2. Have a friend or find a friend of a friend to cut your hair. 
3. Enjoy your natural beauty and don't spend too much on make up. Only use some key items. 
4. Think outside the box when using beauty products. For example coconut oil gives great taste to your food but is also extremely good for your skin and hair. 
5. Never turn down a free sample!

Clothing

1. Invest in quality clothing that is timeless and rather set up a collection than buy separate items.
2. Mend your clothing whenever possible.
3. Buy online.
4. Recycle children's clothing in your community.
5. Take advantage on season sales or other sales and buy shoes and clothes well in advance for next summer/ winter.

Food and drink

1. Prepare your own meals
2. Pack your lunch for work
3. Cultivate your backyard with edible salads, herbs and potatoes.
4. Make a trip to the forest and gather berries and mushrooms.
5. Enjoy drinking water and stop wasting your money on alcohol
6. Buy meat on sale and put it in the freezer
7. Buy also other freezable products on sale or bulk.
8. Make your own bread, it's easy and much more tastier.
9. Concentrate your grocery shopping on one day in the week. Plan for the entire next week and make a list. Don't buy anything that's not on the list.
10. Don't waste food. This can also be prevented by planning ahead.
11. Reduce your visits to coffee shops and minimize eating out.

Moving around

1. Don't own a car. It will save you a lot
2. Use public transportation or walk and bicycle shorter distances.
3. Borrow or rent a car for longer distances. Occasional use of taxis is cheaper on a yearly basis than owning your own car.

Entertainment and hobbies

1. Go to bars only twice a year. Optionally, don't get wasted but enjoy fewer drinks with more pleasure.
2. Instead of talking on the phone, use cheaper options like Skype or online messages.
3. There are plenty of free activities like reading or free events.
4. Why bother buying newspapers when you can read them at your local library. Libraries also have plenty of movies and even might carry games or tools to borrow.
5. Exercise at home and get your instructor online. YouTube carries various videos for every need.
6. Take a walk or start jogging.

Economic thinking

1. Don't buy anything on an impulse, it won't give you happiness.
2. When buying, buy quality.
3. Create a simple budget on Excel, write your savings and spendings down to follow your money usage.
4. Set up a separate account (or two!) and transfer money immediately on payday. Only leave enough for groceries and a small sum for spending.
5. Find pleasure in saving rather than spending.

How to make a million

A step by step guide for those who want to make money.

1. Do everything you do with passion

Whenever there are strong emotions about something, there is also an opportunity to make money. Find your passion and strive to achieve it.

2. Connect, connect, connect

You need to get noticed to earn money. Finding something you love to do isn't enough, when nobody knows, how good you are doing it.

Blogging is lonely business. You spend your time mostly at your computer trying to make the world love you. To do this, you need to have more passion, know more and do more than others. Also, spread your passion as far as you can. Besides your blog, use Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, even YouTube.

The more you reach out, the more will come back to you.

This also has some positive side affects. The more you blog for instance, the higher your rank on search engines. The more people find you, the more views and potential readers you get. Also, writing more will help you develop your blogging skills.

3. Think big

Whatever you do, imagine delivering it to a crowd of people. You don't want to disappoint your crowd, do you?

Focus on your 1000 viewers and make them feel valued.

4. Sell without selling

If you have a specific product to sell, buy low and sell high. Or better yet, make your customer want to buy your product without directly selling it.

Talk about your own positive experience with the product you want to sell and be passionate about it. Tell everyone how much you love it and let them decide themselves how much they want to buy your product.

An important factor here is being authentic about what you wan to sell. Do not fake it. You need to be enthusiastic about your product in order to get others excited too.

5. Be consistent

Focus on producing quality that is valuable to others and be consistent in producing it. If you want to earn blogging, consistently update your blog.
Once your an established blogger, your readers start expecting new blog texts at certain intervals. Don't let them down or you will loose them.

6. Sometimes less is more

If you're constantly working long days, you might eventually have a fat wallet but still feel restless. Learning to find happiness with less is hard. But give it a chance. Downsize. Get rid of all the extra things in your life. Cancel those duties you don't need.

We all are the sum of our experiences and not the sum of what we own. Making money is fine as long as it doesn't prevent us from achieving true happiness and peace of mind. Find comfort in what you have and focus on other things that are important in life. You might even earn more money on the side, when you rearrange important things in your life.

Remember to love doing what you do. 

Success will follow. 

And sometimes enjoy doing nothing at all.