Earn Money Online: Plink

You know it's hard, and sometimes expensive to throw a good party.  The little things like party favors, cupcakes, decorations, and games all add up after a while.  So sometimes, when a new idea to help you make a little extra "party money" comes along, I try and share it with you.  That's how our "Earn Money Online" Series came to be.  It's been a little while since I shared anything new, but I'm going to try and share a little more to help you as Summertime Party Season swings into gear.

Here's where Plink comes in.  

Plink is a credit card reward type company that allows you to earn points at certain online and brick and mortar retailers such as Taco Bell, Kmart, and Regal Cinemas.  You simply sign up with your credit or debit card and shop as normal at your favorite stores.  For each qualifying purchase (each store has a minimum amount needed to be bought during each transaction), you receive Plink Points which you can turn around and redeem for gift certificates.

To receive the promotional $10 for purchasing that Plink has going on right now, simply sign up with Plink and register a valid credit card with there service.  Then go into your account and add up to 3 different stores to your Plink wallet.  This will allow you to earn rewards at these stores when you shop with them.  When you make a $10 purchase, you will receive 1000 bonus points into your Plink wallet (within 7 days) which you can redeem for a Gift Certificate to Walmart, iTunes, or other great stores.

I admit, I was a little leery to give them access to my banking information at first so I started with an old account that I rarely used and just used that card when I shopped at qualifying stores, but after having been a member for a while now, I have not had any problems with the service so switched to my main bank account where I spend the most money.

The kids are pretty excited since now I don't "whine" quite so much when we go to fast food places to eat (I REALLY HATE FAST FOOD!)  since I know I'm earning gift certificates as we eat out.  This makes them happy since they love Arby's, Taco Bell, and McDonalds almost more than my home cooking.

Check out Plink today and start making your purchases count!