Good morning, savvy savers! For this weeks “Savings On The Go With A Cup Of Joe, I want to discuss a simple, easy way to increase your savings account in yur spare time, by taking online surveys!

One of my favorite survey companies is Pinecone Research, who is currently accepting new members to their online research panel. This research firm gives points away at the end of each survey, which have a cashout value of $3.00, which can be transferred to an existing PayPal account,  to a pre-paid card, a mailed paper check, which you can set aside to be directed to your savings account!   The average survey takes 20 minutes, so one could realistically complete 3 online surveys in an hour, and have generated $9.00, and though is not a great sum of money, the earned survey funds could potentially add up to a $36.00 a month, or $420.00 savings annually, if 3 surveys are taken weekly. based on qualification and availability.

How to start with Pinecone

1) Visit Pinecone Research.

2) Fill out a short questionnaire.

3) If you qualify, check your email, follow the link, and sign in.

4) Finish the registration process by answering a few more questions (should take less than five minutes, for most).

As well, Pinecone Research is rated #2 on surveypolice.com and has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Here’s to saving!