I’ve been seeing my income steadily climb as each new month comes and it’s really been an amazing experience. There are many in affiliate marketing that don’t get to see a sizable payment until they are 6 months or more into it. I’ve managed to go up every single month and the month of February has already brought me a little over $5,000 in sales.

$5,000 in a month is a great accomplishment for me. My goal is to reach $10,000 a month by the end of the year and with the way my sales have continued to increase each month, I’m positive that I’ll hit that goal.

It’s crazy to think that just a few months ago in October I was broke, jobless and wondering what my future would hold. The American economy has dwindled so low the past couple of years and the job market is next to non-existent. For me, being only 21, to be able to find something like affiliate marketing and make it work so well and so quickly is a blessing.

I went from having nothing to being able to afford all of the things that I’ve wanted and being able to feel much more optimistic about what my future beholds.

Again, for those who always ask for proof, here are shots of my accounts -

And, yes, account information such as my affiliate id, product names and such have been edited out. I can’t give away all that I’m in or I’ll create competition for myself.

I wasn’t able to get the images to fit right on the post so if you just click the image, then click it again you will see the full size shot of each image.

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This CashCrate review is based on my own experience of using the site, and takes an objective look at the aspects I like and dislike about it.

First of all, what is CashCrate anyway? It’s basically a site that enables you to earn some extra cash from home, in a variety of ways, including completing offers and surveys, referring others, getting cashback when you shop online, and taking part in their regular contests. You also earn points when using the site, and these can be exchanged for prizes.

How CashCrate Works

The main way to make money is by completing offers and surveys. CashCrate features a number of links to various advertisers, who want people to visit their sites to try out their products and services. If you sign up through CashCrate, they get paid a commission by the advertiser, and then in turn pass some of it on to you. The majority of these offers are totally free to complete. There are some involve using a credit card number when you sign up for a free trial membership to an advertiser’s site. So long as you cancel before the free trial is up, you won’t be charged anything. There are also a few that involve paying a small fee, such as a postage charge. However, you don’t have to do any of the offers requiring a credit card if you want to (though they do usually pay more) - you can stick with the 100% free offers, and make a nice chunk of change just with those.

The second way to make money is to refer others to the site. There is a two-tier referral program that pays you a commission based on the earnings of the active members that you refer, as well as on the members that they refer too. It’s important to note that this isn’t an MLM-type scam where you have to refer others to make any money - you can make money on CashCrate just by doing the offers alone, and there’s absolutely no need to refer anyone if you don’t want to. But the referral program is a good one, as you can make quite a bit of extra money, while pointing others in the direction of a legitimate site where they can make some extra cash too.

The third way to earn cash is to go through CashCrate’s links when shopping online. They have a list of retailers, and if you’re going to be buying stuff from any of these anyway, you might as well go via the site, who will get a commission from the retailer for sending your custom their way. CashCrate will then share the commission with you, so you basically get a rebate on your shopping.

Is It Any Good?

So, as you can see there are different ways to earn some extra money here. In my experience, the offers track and are paid for reliably the majority of the time (occasionally there is one that doesn’t track, or isn’t validated by the advertiser - meaning that neither CashCrate nor you will get paid), but this is rare. They also pay out regularly, and the payment threshold is low, at just $20 - so once you earn your first $20, you get your money (by check). The site’s easy to use, and there’s a great forum with lots of activity, so you can ask any questions, and meet others who are using the site too.

CashCrate isn’t perfect however. For one thing, the number of offers available to those in non-English speaking countries is by all accounts pretty low. People in the US get the most (though there seem to be quite a lot for people in the UK, where I live), and the referral system is also rather US-centric, as your ‘level’ (which determines the amount of referral commission you get) is based on the number of active US referrals you make. It would also be nice if they had an option for being paid by Paypal or bank transfer for those (like me) who live outside the US, as it can be expensive for some to cash US dollar checks, and they can get lost in the post.

These gripes aside though, I’m very happy with CashCrate on the whole. Unlike some so-called ’survey sites’ and the like, it’s not a scam - on the contrary, it’s a very reputable site which is helping many people around the world to make extra money from home. You definitely won’t get rich doing this - many people make an extra couple of hundred dollars a month, sometimes a lot more if they get lots of referrals - but it’s great for students, stay at home parents, or just anyone who wants to supplement their main income from home.

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For a more in-depth CashCrate review, check out my blog at http://cashcrate-review-tips-and-tricks.blogspot.com which also has other articles on getting the most from CashCrate, including tips and tricks, FAQs, advice for increasing your referrals and more.

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Over the course of the past six months I have not only been blogging about personal about personal finance, but I have also been searching the web for legitimate sources of online income. I’ve come across a lot of sites claiming to pay you to do miscellaneous tasks, many of which have turned out to be scams.

I have, however, found a few that are legitimate and actually do pay you.

But only just recently have I come across an online money-making opportunity that shows promise for now AND later. A legitimate business that just about anyone can take advantage of and be earning a profit within their first 24 hours of starting known as freebie trading.

Freebie trading is a unique, easy way to start earning money. It isn’t difficult to do at all.

The basic concept behind freebie trading is to make a profit by getting paid to sign up for free and low-cost trials offered by advertisers. Some are completely free to try, others require a small fee for shipping you a product (usually around $2-$8). But with that small investment comes great profit. And the more freebie trades you complete, the greater profit you will see.

It may sound confusing, but it’s actually very simple.

A good site to check out that covers the basics of freebie trading and even offers great training in it is Freebieland Gateway. The site offers live support and great training for those of you who might be interested in starting in freebie trading.

It’s a very profitable business. I’m just now starting to get into it myself. It’s definitely something I can see myself doing for a while. Especially if the financial gain continues to grow as it has been!

I will keep you updated on my progress and share my results in the near future.

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This past week has brought up a ton of awesome articles throughout the personal finance blogging ring on the web. Here’s a glance at what the buzz has been around The Money Bloggers network of blogs:

Ben, at Banker Saver, wrote a very informative article on maximizing your savings income by discussing the basics of building a CD ladder. If you’re not familiar with the concept of a CD ladder, be sure to check out this post and educate yourself in this. It’s well worth the read!

Johnathan, author of Debt Loans, shared a great descriptive of personal loans. The post covers  everything from the definition of an unsecure loan to the miscellaneous fees that you may face when paying off a loan. If you’re unsure of what you’re getting into going into applying for a loan, this post is for you.

At MilkingTheDollar Matt has compiled a wholesome list of 20 ways to make an extra $100 per month. Who can resist taking a peek at such an enticing concept? Honestly, if you’re well off enough to not want to think about earning an extra $2000 a month, my name is Bradley Jones, I accept checks, Paypal, debit or credit. I leave it up to you =)

Over at Wallet Wise you’ll find a great article on how stocking up can save you money. If you’re budgeting yourself and need to figure out how to cut back a bit on that nasty grocery bill that you just can’t avoid, make a smart click and check out what Wallet Wise can offer in advice.

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I haven’t posted about or done much with CashCrate in a few months, but I want to give everyone an update on my earnings for the month of August and tell you what CashCrate is about.

Do you know that companies are paying top-dollar to have users like you try their products and services for free? At CashCrate, we pass that money on to you. Simply complete free offers and get paid without spending a dime!

It is now 11:10 p.m. August 6th, 2009. Time for another earnings update!

Here is my current earnings snapshot:

I’m up to $42.27 for the month! Huge increase since my last earnings update post just 24 hrs ago!

Even better is the fact that CashCrate also has a contest going on. The top ten earners (counting only offers and daily surveys) receive cash bonuses! Check out the current leader chart:

As I’m sure you can figure out from my earnings, I’m on it! I’m aiming at taking the top seat and earning that $75 bonus this month!

You know you want a piece of the action!

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For more information on this program and for bonus tips, tricks, and options that I personally give for those that sign up as my referral please check out my blog:

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