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Hillary Swetz

  • InstaGC Featured

    InstaGC Review: Our Earnings from Tasks & Surveys

    InstaGC stands out for its $1 minimum withdrawal and instant gift card delivery, but those perks come with a trade-off. This review examines the platform's high disqualification rates and determines if the low hourly pay justifies the time spent on tasks.

    By Hillary Swetz
    November 11, 2024
  • ATM App Review

    ATM.com App Review: We Only Earned $3.59 in Two Weeks

    Cashing out your earnings is usually the best part of a rewards app, but this platform permanently locks the first $20 in your account. We analyzed whether the investment features and brand offers are enough to overlook this restrictive payout policy.

    By Hillary Swetz
    February 19, 2025
  • Honey Review Featured

    Honey Review: It’s Good, but Better Alternatives Exist

    Automatic savings sound great in theory, but the reality of using this extension is a bit more nuanced. We break down the pros and cons—from data privacy concerns to actual payout speeds—so you know exactly what you’re installing.

    By Hillary Swetz
    December 26, 2024
  • Shopkick Review: How Much We Made In One Month of Testing

    Gamifying your grocery runs can be genuinely fun, but technical glitches often got in the way of our payout. Our hands-on review details the pros and cons of the platform, including the specific hurdles we faced when trying to redeem our earnings.

    By Hillary Swetz
    May 29, 2024
  • Rakuten Insight Review

    Rakuten Insight Review: High Pay Rate, But Limited Surveys

    Backed by a major e-commerce brand, this platform provides a streamlined and trustworthy way to earn gift cards for your opinion. Our hands-on review explores whether the high payout per survey is enough to offset the frustration of infrequent invitations.

    By Hillary Swetz
    September 26, 2024