Read the transcript ...Today on Canadian Seniors Network Podcast Episode 002 we’ll talk about one possible supplemental income resource, commonly referred to as “Online Surveys”.

At first look, online surveys appear to be an easy way to make a few extra bucks.

So many internet sites talk about this strategy as an excellent way to subsidize one's income, especially for a senior, because it doesn't require a high-level of any particular skill and a senior may have the required free time to do the surveys, games, polls, or whatever the venue decided they needed to offer.

I initially thought that I should test out several of the dozens of online survey companies to make sure that this supplemental income option actually works, and I could give it an official stamp of "Senior Approved".

So, Just a heads up:

Before committing yourself to something you know very little or nothing about you should always do your research.

Go to a search engine like Google, type in "reviews for Canadian Online Surveys" or if you have already found an online survey company then do a google search for reviews for that company, and see what comes up.

Don't get overwhelmed by all the search results that come up. Take your time and read thru a few of them.

Some of the reviews may actually be sponsored/paid for reviews, but you will eventually find ones that are based more on someone's actual experience.

When I did the search for Canadian Survey Companies it became clear, real fast, that there are quite a few of them and the review comments were generally the same for each of them, which are as follows (these are my thoughts and my comments based on how I interpreted the online reviews):

• not all surveys will allow people to qualify to be part of them (based on all kinds of weird demographics).

• you must be prepared to spend a lot of time for very little reward.

• payouts are very small and may be fairly restrictive as to what you qualify to receive (points, gift cards, cash, free gifts, PayPal, etc).

• some companies even ask to install their own toolbar onto your computer (don't allow this unless you know what you are doing).

So, after I read a few reviews I decided that Online Surveys will not be a way for me to create a few extra bucks.

Don't get me wrong, this is just my opinion based on what I feel is right for me.

If you do your own research, and you are comfortable with what these online survey companies are asking and expecting from you, and you feel you have the spare time and energy, then by all means do what you feel is best.

I wish you all the Best and if you find a survey company that is better than the rest, then please let Canadian Seniors Network know.

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