Wifey Wednesday:
Hey fellow/future wives!
In 2016 I saved a good amount of money by doing rewards
programs, savings apps, and different money earning tasks from home. Check out
some new one's that I've found since my last post!
1. Fuel Rewards- Shell
This is something new that I discovered in the last month.
It is just like a Panera card, you get rewards when you buy gas at a shell. You
always get 3 cents off per gallon, and you get other rewards for using the
rewards card. Sometimes 5 cents off, etc. If you link your credit or debit card
they will randomly reward you with 25 cents off per gallon (we've had this
twice in the past month). It is free and easy to sign up AND doesn't require
any kind of credit card (unless you want to link one). They mail the card to
your house, but in the mean time you can use your special key number, which
they give you when you register online. Can't get much easier!
2. Chick-fil-a One App
Another free and easy to use app. If you frequently eat at
chick-fil-a like us, it is an easy way to get free food! We usually get one
free item per month or so. You can also add funds to the app, and just have
them scan your QR code to earn points and to pay, but we usually just use it
for points and pay with our card.
3. Digital Reflection Panel
This was something I came across when I was on Swagbucks and
they had some bonus for 100 or 200 SB if you signed up for it, so I gave it a
try. They send you a meter that you plug into your internet router and it reads
what you do online. Similar to the Nielsen panel that I participate in also. It
doesn't slow down my internet that I have noticed, and I got $50 within the
first three months. Once you get that it is a little slower earning money, but
you can make a couple hundred dollars off of it per year. I think it is worth
the 0 effort you have to make!
4. Cashback Rewards Credit Cards
I have never been a supporter of credit cards, but this one
can be linked to your SunTrust account. We basically use it to raise our credit
score and earn cash back rewards, which with the Suntrust card you get an extra
10% for transferring the cashback money into a Suntrust account. Easy money
since we only use it for things we normally buy and already have money for! We
also keep on it by paying it off every week. If you have a problem with
spending money you don't have, obviously don't get a credit card. Easy way to
get yourself into a hole you can't dig your way out of.
I am still using Ibotta, Receipt Hog, Cartwheel/RedPerks,
Checkout51, and the Savings Star apps. All have been worth it, Ibotta and
Cartwheel/RedPerks are the most profitable, but the others are worth having and
using as needed. I also still love Swagbucks, coupons.com, and the Nielsen
Panel.
So there you have it, I love to save money and these all
helped me save a good chunk in 2016! Like over $1500! I'm telling you, it's
worth having these apps and doing these simple things each week to save money!
Thanks for reading,
- Olivia
