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4 reasons to take paid surveys in 2024
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The best things in life may be free, but the things you need – like clothes, food and a place to live – all require money. Even if you have a good job paying a decent wage, there is a good chance you wish you had just a bit more money to spend. If that describes you, there is something you can do to bring in some extra money that doesn’t even require you to leave your couch – taking paid surveys.
Paid surveys are offered by various companies including Swagbucks, Branded Surveys and Survey Junkie. You can start anytime, and all that is involved is offering your opinions on various trends, products and services. You may be wondering why exactly you should start taking paid surveys. Below, we’ll break down a few reasons this could be a welcome part of your routine in 2024.
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4 reasons to take paid surveys in 2024
Paid surveys are a simple and virtually painless way to bring in a little bit of extra spending money. Here are a few reasons why you should think about starting to take paid surveys today.
There is flexibility
How many surveys you fill out and how often you take them is completely up to you. Some people will want to take multiple surveys a day to maximize their potential earnings. Others may prefer to take surveys just a few nights a week. Either way is perfectly fine, and you’ll never feel pressure to take more surveys unless you want to.
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Taking surveys is easy
There are a lot of potential side hustles out there, from walking dogs to selling your wares on Etsy. Taking paid surveys could be the easiest of them all. You can complete paid surveys sitting on your couch while watching television. As long as you have a computer, an internet connection and a willingness to share your opinion, you can take paid surveys anytime, anywhere – and with minimal effort.
The money is real
Some people may wonder if you can actually earn money completing these paid surveys, and the answer is a resounding yes. Swagbucks says that you can earn up to a few thousand dollars a year, for instance. To be clear, taking paid surveys is not going to replace a full-time job or let you live a life of luxury. If you are a college student or someone living on a fixed income, though, taking paid surveys can make you some pocket change that could absolutely make a difference in your life.
You can tailor the experience
You get to pick the paid surveys that you take. This means you can make sure you are taking surveys about products and trends that interest you – and you can potentially have an influence on industries you care about. If you are interested in makeup, for example, you may be able to take surveys about beauty products. If you’re into health, you can look for surveys about sports and exercise trends. The survey company may have you take a short quiz before you begin to see what you are interested in and offer you surveys relevant to your life. If you don’t care about what type of surveys you do, you can also simply focus on which surveys offer the most cash or best rewards.
The bottom line
Taking paid surveys is easy, flexible and even fun. While you won’t make enough money to live on or to quit your job, you can bring in enough money to fund the occasional meal out or other treat you can’t afford with your regular paycheck. And that’s a valuable perk both now and in the months and years to come.
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Washington — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the White House next week, in what could be his last visit to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue before President Biden leaves office.
The two leaders will meet on Thursday. Vice President Kamala Harris will meet with Zelenskyy separately as well, according to White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.
“The leaders will discuss the state of the war between Russia and Ukraine, including Ukraine’s strategic planning and U.S. support for Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression,” Jean-Pierre said in a statement. “The president and vice president will emphasize their unshakeable commitment to stand with Ukraine until it prevails in this war.”
The meeting comes as Ukraine has pushed U.S. officials and NATO allies to lift restrictions on Kyiv’s use of Western-supplied long-range missiles against targets in Russian territory. Zelenskyy discussed the matter with Secretary of State Antony Blinken in a meeting last week. Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the firing of long-range missiles into Russia would represent a major escalation of NATO’s involvement in the war, which has dragged on for two and a half years.
Zelenskyy has been appreciative of Mr. Biden’s support for Ukraine and in rallying other nations to support Kyiv over the course of the war. Harris has pledged to continue that support.
“I’m looking forward to hosting my friend President Zelenskyy of Ukraine next week at the White House,” Mr. Biden posted on X. “During his visit, I’ll reaffirm America’s commitment to supporting Ukraine as it defends its freedom and independence.”
The next week is heavy on foreign policy for Mr. Biden. Over the weekend, he will host the Quad Leaders Summit — composed of the leaders of Australia, India and Japan — at his home in Wilmington, Delaware. That summit will focus on their shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The president is also attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, where Zelenskyy is likewise slated to speak.
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Scarlett Johansson on bringing Avengers-style physicality to voicing Elita-1 in “Transformers One”
Scarlett Johansson says she’s embracing the similarities between herself and the character of Elita-1 in her latest role in Transformers One. The Oscar-nominated actress voices a fierce leader of the Autobots in her role.
The role was tailor-made for Johansson after director Josh Cooley reached out to her personally and he said he could hear her voice in the role.
“It was a surprise to me,” she said. “It was such a great script. It had such cinematic qualities. It has so much heart. This film has so much heart. It really has amazing messaging in there, and it’s really funny, too.”
Johansson said physical demands of voice acting, particularly for action-packed scenes, are just as intense to some of her other action film roles. Johansson compared the experience to her decade-long work as Black Widow in “The Avengers” films, where intense physicality was essential.
“You’re squatting and punching and running in place … it’s just really very physical, but it brings the action to life,” she said.
When asked if she sees any similarities between herself and Elita-1, Johansson smiled.
“She’s very driven, she has a healthy ambition. She believes in her ability. She has all of these qualities that make a leader,” she said. “She’s a little bit of a control freak, which I may or may not know something about.”
“Transformers One,” distributed by Paramount Pictures, which is part of CBS’ parent company, Paramount Global, will be in theaters on Friday.
