10 Ways You’re Missing Out On Everyday Savings
By Maddy Scheckel 
Does it seem like prices go up every time you shop? Does your salary not stretch as far as it used to? With inflation rates escalating as high as 8.2%* last month, we’re all feeling the pinch.
So what if you could make money by spending on things you already do? Things like groceries, gas, and rent. Sounds amazing, right? Because it is!
Don’t miss out on these daily shopping deals. Instead, continue reading for a list of the top 10 ways to boost your everyday savings.
Shopping Online? Save Money And Time!
Have you ever seen something online you wanted to buy but didn’t love the price? Then found yourself spending precious hours scouring the internet for discount codes and comparing retailers’ shipping costs just to save a few bucks.
Now you don’t have to! With Capital One Shopping, you save time and money by letting them do the bargain hunting.
Capital One Shopping is a browser extension (and app) that searches for available coupons and compares retailer prices for you! It will even keep track of products you’ve viewed, alerting you to price drops for them. The best part is it’s completely free! Plus, you don’t need to be a Capital One cardholder to use the daily shopping feature.
How does it work?
- Sign up here with Capital One Shopping
- Download the free browser extension to your desktop browser
- As you shop, it will automatically compare prices and shipping fees at over 30,000 online retailers.
- It tests and applies the best coupon codes for you at checkout.
Also, you can earn what the app calls shopping credits when you shop online at places like Walmart, eBay, and many other popular sites. These credits can be redeemed for gift cards to retailers like Amazon, Target, and Walmart.
Don’t Miss Out On Up To 22% Cash Back On Your Everyday Essentials
Volatile gas prices have everyone on edge. So how can you save precious dollars at the pump? Simple. With the free app Upside, you can earn up to 25 cents back on every gallon at 25,000+ gas stations across the U.S., including big names like BP, Exxon, Conoco, Shell, Speedway, Mobil, Philip 66, 76, Racetrac and Valero.
Upside doesn’t just give cash back on gas. It has partnered with over 45,000 businesses, including restaurants, grocery, and convenience stores. Earn up to 45% cash back at 1,000+ eateries, up to 15% cash back on groceries, and up to 22% cash back at convenience stores.
How does it work?
- Download the Upside app
- Enable your location & find participating local businesses
- Claim an offer
- Complete your purchase within the timeframe
- Upload your receipt into the app
Unlike most cash-back apps, Upside lets you earn real money, and it never expires! There’s no minimum, and you can have funds sent directly to your bank account or PayPal account or redeemed for a digital gift card to places like Nike, Taco Bell, Target, and more.
Download the Upside app to earn on purchases you’re already making!
Make Bank While You Game
Love gaming and looking for a side hustle to make extra cash? Sign up for Swagbucks’s mobile gaming app and you can do both!
With Swagbucks, you get points (called SB) every time you play. You can then choose to redeem points for gift cards to places like Walmart, Amazon and CVS, or get cash back through PayPal. Swagbucks has popular games like Angry Birds and Wheel of Fortune. And when you play, you can earn up to 10 SBs (points) per day.
How does it work?
- Join Swagbucks for free here
- Register with your device
- Activate your account (get 5 SB for doing this!)
- Complete a 3-minute welcome survey (get another 5 SB!)
- Hit the Play button and start gaming
Not a gamer? With Swagbucks, you can also take surveys, search the web, or pick and save online shopping to earn points. Even better, when you refer friends, you earn 10% of all their Swagbucks earnings.
With This App, Sharing Your Opinions Actually Pays Off
Do you like sharing your opinions? Have some extra time to kill during your day? If so, then you should sign up for InboxDollars!
With InboxDollars, you can earn money with online surveys. Most surveys will earn you between $0.50 to $5.00 and start at just three minutes long. And some surveys pay $10 to $20! Once you reach $30, you can request a payout in the form of PayPal cash or gift cards. They offer gift cards to places like Target, Sephora, Starbucks, Home Depot, and more.
How does it work?
- Sign up for InboxDollars here (it’s free!)
- Start earning money by completing surveys, playing games, shopping online, and more!
- Earn $30 or more and request a payout of PayPal cash or gift cards.
So, even if you don’t like taking surveys, InboxDollars has options for you. You can also earn money by playing games, online shopping, grocery shopping, and even reading emails with deals!
Cut The Spending You Do On Outings And Special Occasions By Up To 50%
If you and your family enjoy going out for meals, visiting theme parks, or taking cruises, then you know how expensive those things can be. The good news is you can join the other 150,000+ families who have signed up for Entertainment Coupon Memberships and get access to the largest selection of high-value coupons!
When you become a member, you will get access to more than 500,000 of 50% off coupons and 2-for-1 deals for restaurants, movies, flights, attractions, bowling, and more.
Membership pricing options include $2.99 per month or $24.99 for a year. With savings of up to 50% (and more for travel), on some deals, signing up is worth your while!
How does it work?
- Download the Entertainment app
- Pick your membership plan
- Search by location and explore available offers
They add almost 600 new deals to the platform each month. It’s also important to know Entertainment Coupon Membership deals are also available in Canada!
Get started with Entertainment today by signing up for their free 30-day trial!
If You’re Age 50+, These Exclusive Discounts Are For You
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that empowers people aged 50 and over to live their best lives.
Members can enjoy a wide range of savings and benefits, such as 8% off grocery gift cards and up to 25% off retail gift cards. They also receive discounts on meal delivery services, restaurants, travel, and various retailers.
How does it work?
- Click here to join AARP
- Choose your membership plan (start at $12 for your first year!)
- Complete and submit the new member form- Get instant access to your membership benefits!
Earn Gift Cards Worth Up To $100 For Trying Out Apps And Services
Looking for an easy way to earn gift cards? Then check out the many rewards you can earn with Bonus Bucks, a new rewards program. Bonus Bucks differs from other rewards programs because it has you choose your reward first, then work towards it. They even offer gift cards to places like Amazon worth $100!
How does it work?
- Pick out your reward
- Answer a few questions about your shopping habits
- Sign up with your email for Bonus Bucks (it’s free!)
- Complete the required number of deals to claim your reward — answer surveys, pick samples, sign up for subscriptions
- Claim your reward and receive your reward within 5-7 days!
Bonus Bucks offers exclusive deals, such as the deal it currently has for the Acorns app: Sign up for an Acorns investment account and receive a $5 investment bonus!
Sign up now for Bonus Bucks to start earning gift cards for your next shopping trip.