Since so many readers inquire about Survey Companies to make a little extra money on the side and also try FREE products here is a round-up of the best and most reputable survey companies. When signing up, keep in mind that some companies accept everyone and some are looking for people in specific demographics.

Dollar Surveys: Pays $1.00 via PayPal per survey completed, go here to sign-up.

My Survey: Get paid per survey completed, go here to sign-up.

Synovate: Will pay you for completed surveys as well as send you FREE products to try out and review. Go here to sign-up.

Toluna: Earn points worth $1 to $5 each time you qualify for and complete a survey. Go here to sign-up.

Pinecone Research: One of the highest paying survey companies at $3 per survey. They also frequently send out Full-size products to test. They pay via PayPal or by check. Go here to sign-up.

Valued Opinions: Pays in gift cards to places like Amazon, Macy’s, Marriott and more. You can earn up to $5 in credit per survey. Go here to sign-up.

Nielson Home Scan: This company is very popular, they send out scanners for you to scan the barcode of the items you purchase and reward you with cash and prizes. This is a fun one if you have kids who want to help earn money, an idea is to let them be the scanner and reward them for helping by picking out the prizes when redeeming the points you have earned. Go here to sign-up.
Registration for these companies is only occasionally open and you never know how long they will take applicants. If you think you may want to try them out, apply now and you can always pick and choose which companies you actually want to work with. I find the best time to do these surveys is when you are watching tv at night, why not make a little money on the side :)