With the new year just around the corner, our life quieting down a bit, and new things falling into place, we are trying to shift our focus to saving more. A little here, a lot there, saying “no” to unnecessary expenses, and so forth. One way that I am currently trying is with apps on my phone. I have quite a few that I’m testing out, but here are 5 that I am really enjoying so far.
#1 is Coupons.com – You can choose whether to use their site, or install the app on your phone. For me, apps are just easier, and I’m not tied to one spot in my [very large] house. With the option to choose your favorite stores, clip and print coupons, and submit receipts for cash back, it’s probably my favorite so far. If I can save $0.50 on a box of cereal and $1.00 on toilet tissue, that’s $1.50 I can spend elsewhere!
#2 is ibotta – Browse through the available offers and save the items you would purchase (remember; you aren’t actually saving if you’re using coupons and rebates on items you don’t use). Do your shopping, then redeem your offers and get your cash back! I have yet to actually use this app, as I just installed it, but I look forward to trying it out this coming Saturday.
UPDATE: I used it, and earned $1.80 from two of the items I purchased. It says I also won a $10 welcome bonus, but I don't see that showing up on my account yet. If you would like to try out this app, use this link to get me a bonus! https://ibotta.com/register?friend=rilfdho
#3 is Receipt Hog – This is one I have been using for about a month now. You need 1000 coins in order to redeem a $5 gift card; I’ve submitted 27 receipts and earned 419 coins. I know, 27 receipts sounds like a lot! But they are receipts from every store we shop at, every time we fill up with gas, every receipt from the 4 adults living in the same house, within a month. It’s a super easy app to use, and one I enjoy.
#4 is Google Opinion Rewards – Short, easy to answer surveys that get you anywhere from $0.10 to $1.00 toward your Google Play Store. I’ve been doing surveys since 7/29/16 and have earned a total of $28.97; not a ton, but that’s $28.97 that I didn’t have to pay out of my pocket. I answered a question or two and it was instantly in my account. If you frequently purchase apps, or upgrades within an app, definitely install this!
#5 is a bit different; one I haven’t tested yet. Dosh is a “cash back without the hassle” kind of app. All you have to do is link your card(s), make your regular purchases, and you earn cash back within the app. This app is still being tested, so it hasn’t reached it’s full potential, and I’m hoping to see many more stores and options added. In the meantime, I’ve linked my least-used card, just to get a feel for the app. Later on, I may add all of them. If you want to check it out for yourself, use this link to get me a bonus! https://link.dosh.cash/YCLI/Ualp5yFIXI
So there are my top 5 favorite apps for saving, earning, and getting cash back. What are your favorite ways to save?
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