We all love to save money but who has the time. Do you cut coupons to grocery shop and then forget to take them? I am definitely technically challenged but I am on a mission to pay off debt so I learning how to use digital coupons and money savings apps. So, pull out your smart phone and check out some of these money saving apps.
My favorites are:
Shopkick – rewards you with “kicks” when you visit participating retailers like Macy’s, Target, Best Buy, Walmart, etc.). Admit it, you go to at least one of these retailers every week. You also can earn “bonus kicks” for scanning specific items while in store. NO, you don’t have to purchase them, just scan the UPC code. Once you’ve earned enough reward points you can redeem them for retail and restaurant gift cards. This is a fun way to get the kids involved in grocery shopping by letting them scan the products. They have also added online rewards too.
Ebates – my favorite site for saving money when shopping online! You have seen the commercials right, where people are getting thousands of dollars back. Well, the truth is I do’t get thousands back but I do average about $25 per month which is pretty good. Right now, you can earn $10 for clicking my link and joining as a new member. Then get your referrals link so you can earn $25 for each person who joins using your link.
Cartwheel – Are you a Target shopper? Be sure to grab their Cartwheel app so you can save additional money on products you buy. This is a savings on top of the 5% they offer by using your Target credit card or debit card. There is no need to open a credit card to get the 5%, you can link your Target card to you checking account and use it like a debit card.
For the grocery shoppers who love to use coupons, here are three apps just for you:
Checkout 51 – to save on groceries. Every Thursday morning, Checkout 51 updates with a new list of offers. Simply choose the offers you like, purchase them at any store then upload a photo of your receipt through the mobile app or website. When your account reaches $20, Checkout 51 sends you a check.
Ibotta – Before heading to the store, choose the offers you like then go shopping. (The more offers you select, the more you can earn.) After you check out, take a photo of your receipt which Ibotta will verify and then credit your account. Cash rewards can be deposited directly into a PayPal account. Every time you redeem an offer a new one will be sent to you.
What are YOUR favorite money saving sites? Share them with us.
Have a ThirtyOne-derful day!
Hope Wissel 