$$$: Swagbucks

In my attempt to broaden the topic of this blog, I'm introducing a money-making series (labeled and tagged "$$$"). First up, one of my favorite ways to earn: Swagbucks. This is my secret to getting my HuluPlus subscription COMPLETELY FREE. Hulu is redeemable at 800 points (called SB) and is equivalent to a two-week $7.99 subscription. I never pay out of pocket for my subscription (I subscribe to the $11.99 commercial free plan with an added subscription to Showtime) so please do use this as an example to how much you can earn with Swagbucks.

If you're not a member of Swagbucks yet, you're in luck. Swagbucks just announced their newest way to get double the SB when you sign up!

What IS Swagbucks? It's the biggest rewards site out there, where you get points / SB for doing things online and turn those into gift cards and/or REAL CASH! They actually just hit $100 million in rewards given out to their members, so this site is the real deal. Want to know how you can join in on the rewards, plus get a bonus that will double your SB? Here's how it works:

Sign up for Swagbucks here. When you earn 300 SB by Saturday, 10/31, you (and the person who referred you to join) will also get another 300 SB bonus, so your SB will be automatically doubled!

Already a member? Earn your bonus by inviting a friend, and share the tips below to help them get 300 SB! Remember the bonus goes both ways: when you invite a friend and they earn their 300 SB, you BOTH get a 300 SB bonus! It's a win-win for all.

Whether you're brand new and looking to get your bonus, or you just want to spread the word and help friends with their bonus, here are ways that you can earn 300 SB in less than 2 weeks:

• Watch a variety of video playlists on your desktop and earn up to 500 SB in just one day. Check out all the different video playlists you want, or spread it out over the course of a week = 300+ SB by Oct 31st

• Earn SB on the go with the SBTV app and other Watch apps:

• SBTV app: 36 SB per day = 540 SB by Oct 31st
• All of the YowGo apps (including IndyMusic.tv, Moviecli.ps, Entertainow, Lifestylz.tv, and Sport.ly) pay out up to 10 SB per day. Choose 3 apps to watch videos on weekdays = 300 SB by Oct 31st

• Here’s one way to check off a little SB earnings each day:

• Daily Poll = 13 SB
• Daily Crave = 13 SB
• Daily Offers (NOSO) = 26 SB
• Use Swagbucks Search and try to get at least 1 Search Win a day =  100 SB
• Try out a couple free, quick Special Offers on the homepage or Discover page = 65 SB
• Complete at least 3-5 Surveys within the course of 2 weeks = 85 SB

• Want to get your 300 SB in one day? Check out the Discover page to see if there’s a Special Offer that you’re interested in. Many of them earn you more than 300 SB, some even more than 1,000 SB, AND credit instantly. (Terms vary by offer. See specific offer for details.)

Note: the above SB amounts are estimations and can vary. SB amounts are for US members only.

Right now is the best time to join Swagbucks: with the holiday season coming up fast, your 300 SB bonus and earnings can go towards gifts, travel purchases or offset your holiday shopping! Sign up today and use the tips above to guarantee your bonus!

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