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Aug. 30, 2024 / 4:12 PM

'Pumpkin Spice Pundit' sought to taste test fall treats at Trader Joe's

Website FinanceBuzz is seeking a "Pumpkin Spice Pundit" to make $1,000 by sampling and reviewing fall products at Trader Joe's. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI

Website FinanceBuzz is seeking a "Pumpkin Spice Pundit" to make $1,000 by sampling and reviewing fall products at Trader Joe's. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo

Aug. 30 (UPI) -- A financial advice website is seeking a "Pumpkin Spice Pundit" to make $1,000 by taste testing and reviewing the autumn treats at Trader Joe's.

FinanceBuzz announced it is "looking for someone to taste and evaluate all the fall-inspired Pumpkin Palooza foods at Trader Joe's."

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The chosen "Pumpkin Spice Pundit" will be asked to review Trader Joe's products including pumpkin waffles, cinnamon rolls and more than 20 other pumpkin-flavored foods and beverages.

The selected candidate for the "side hustle" will receive a $500 Trader Joe's gift card to pay for the treats, as well as a $1,000 payment.

Applications are being accepted through Sept. 6.

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