Enter Now: Contest Winnings Could Set You Up for Life

Most of us are in need of a little extra cash, right? Who among us would turn down the chance to win thousands of dollars with no catch? Well, if you invest the time and apply to any of these cash sweepstakes, you may be in for a financially sweet surprise. Sure, your chances aren’t sky high, but what’s the worst that can happen — you try again next year? At least you’ll know how it’s done.

The Time to Enter Cash Contests Is Now

Don’t delay in entering contests to win cash — the more you enter, the greater your chances of walking away with a check.

1. Fingerhut Sweepstakes

If you’re struggling to buy big-ticket items, Fingerhut is the site for you. They’ll help you get credit for things like televisions, kitchen tools, furniture and even jewelry. More importantly, you may also be able to win some big funds if you create an account with them through their annual sweepstakes. 

• Enter by June 30, 2025 to win $10,000

To get started, go to www.fingerhut.com and enter your email address. If you don’t have a Fingerhut account, you will be asked to provide some basic information, such as your name, address and birthday. There are several ways to enter the sweepstakes:

• Place an order with Fingerhut.
• Use your Fingerhut account to set up scheduled recurring payments through your WebBank/Fingerhut Fetti Credit Account.
• Use your WebBank/Fingerhut Fetti Credit Account to make on-time payments.
• Enter by mail with no purchase necessary. 

To enter by mail, send your name, address, date of birth, phone number and email address to Fingerhut 2025 $10,000 Sweepstakes, P.O. Box 7817, Melville, NY 11775-7817. The email address must be associated with a Fingerhut account for the entry to be valid. The Fingerhut Sweepstakes is open to U.S. residents aged 18 and up.

Offer	What You Can Earn	What You Have to Do	Take Action
InboxDollars	$225/month	Complete short surveys	Complete Surveys
FreeCash	$1,000/month	Simple online tasks	Get Started
GoBranded	Up to $140/month	Share your honest opinion	Start Sharing
Kashkick	$1,000/month	Try out apps	Register Now
Solitaire Cash	Up to $83 per win	Compete against other players	Download Here

2. Publishers Clearing House 

Even if you’re not big into sweepstakes, chances are you’ve heard of Publishers Clearing House. Rather than just mailing you a check, the Publishers Clearing House team shows up with a giant check and makes a big spectacle of awarding it.

You might wonder if this is legitimate, and although there are plenty of copycat scammers around, PCH really does give out giant checks to real people just like you.

It frequently runs various sweepstakes, including one that was $5,000 a week for life, so check its website here to see which ones you can enter. Two contests are listed right now — one that allows you to win $10,000 for school and another that could help you win $75,000 to eliminate debt. 

3. Pepsi Bottle Lotto Sweepstakes

Through its Bottle Lotto Sweepstakes, Pepsi is giving away $20,000 cash each to 13 winners, 17,280 $20 Mastercard gift cards and 36,720 $10 Mastercard gift cards. 

To enter, buy specially marked 20-oz. bottles of Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Starry Mug or Aquafina and enter the code from under the bottle cap here. You can also enter to win without purchasing anything by mailing to Pepsi Bottle Lotto Sweepstakes Promotion, P.O. Box 90130, Nashville, TN 37209. Enter through August 9, 2025. This sweepstakes is open to residents 18 and older of the 50 United States and Washington, D.C. 

4. American Standard 150^th Down Payment Contest

This contest allows you to win $150,000 toward a new home.

Here’s how to enter, according to the website: “Share your story by uploading a video (up to 90 seconds) explaining how having a warm, inspiring and inviting home of your own would change your life – and the lives of those you love.”

There will be 10 total winners. Enter here through June 30. The sweepstakes is open to residents of the 50 United States and Washington, D.C. who are 18 years or older. 

5. Wonder Deploy the Joy Sweepstakes 

One lucky winner will win $10,000 toward a backyard makeover through Wonder’s Deploy the Joy Sweepstakes.

You can enter once a day through September 6, 2025. The sweepstakes is open to residents of the 50 United States and Washington, D.C. who are 18 years or older. 

6. HGTV Get Outside Giveaway

HGTV is giving away $5,000 in its Get Outside Giveaway. 

You can enter twice a day — once on the Food Network Website and once on the HGTV website through June 25. You must be 21 to enter. This sweepstakes is open to residents of the 50 United States and Washington, D.C. 

7. Food Network Summer Celebrations $5K Giveaway

You could win $5,000 from the Food Network through their Summer Celebrations $5K Giveaway. 

You can enter twice a day — once on the Food Network Website and once on the TLC website through July 15. You must be 21 to enter. This sweepstakes is open to residents of the 50 United States and Washington, D.C. 

8. Seagram’s Escapes Summer Essentials Sweepstakes

Enter to win Seagram’s Escapes Summer Essentials Sweepstakes for a chance at the grand prize: $5,000 cash, a tote bag, a beach towel, a pair of glasses and a speaker. Another 249 winners will get a prize pack from Seagram’s. 

You must be 21 to enter. This sweepstakes is open to residents of the 50 United States and Washington, D.C. Enter by September 8, 2025. 

9. Blue Moon Summer 2025 Sweepstakes

Fifty winners will get $500 in Blue Moon’s Summer 2025 Sweepstakes. Another 580 instant winners will get up to $110 in OPenTable restaurant rewards points. 

Enter once a day here. This sweepstakes is open to residents 21 and up of the 50 United States and Washington, D.C. 

Writer Elizabeth Djinis is a contributor to The Penny Hoarder, often writing about selling goods online through social platforms. Her work has appeared in Teen Vogue, Smithsonian Magazine and the Tampa Bay Times. Catherine Hiles contributed to this story. 

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