Save $

 A list of ways I save $$ + referral links:
(fyi: I will likely get a bonus, too, and I greatly appreciate it! These are ALL site that I use regularly and I would not share them if they weren't helping me)

last updated: 3/2/21

--Walmary Grocery
(sign up bonus: $10 off $50+ order)
if you already shop at Walmart, you need to take advantage of this one! Free curbside pickup on $35+ orders, your groceries are loaded into your car and off you go. They also have delivery service now starting at $9/month subscription.

Rebate Apps: like clipping coupons- digitally!

--Ibotta download the app and use dxtwxxn as your referral code
(possible $5 signup bonus + you will be my teammate which means more $ forever)
I use the heck out of this app!! Best for groceries, you select offers and then either take a photo of your physical receipt or you can connect your account for delivery/pickup stores like Walmart Grocery. There are also cashback offers for some sites, and a Pay With Ibotta feature where you buy a gift card and earn cashback. This one fits in many categories, and I save so much. No minimum cash out for bank accounts or $20 minimum for PayPal and gift cards.

Cashback Sites: Click through the site before shopping!

-Giving Assistant 
($5 bonus after first purchase)
This website often has the best amounts, especially if you upgrade- it's worth it! Automatic PayPal payments, too.

Cashback Apps:

--Dosh (sign up code: CRYSTAS421)
Add your credit cards, then shop as normal- you do not have to go through this app for shopping, except for some specific offers that requires that. Currently, I am getting a lot of mileage out of the 2% cashback at Walmart, and 4% at Circle K. The offers change periodically, and there isn't a huge variety, but it is well worth it for me. Cash out at $25

--Drop (sign up code 1y80p)
(sign up bonus: $5 after first transaction)
This has a combination of "add your cards then shop as usual" and "click here to shop" offers but I have done really, really well with this one. My current favorites" $1.50 in points for shopping Walmart Grocery (which I do every week) and .2% cashback at Amazon. .2% isn't much, but it is rare to see any site offer cashback on all purchases at Amazon- and, hey, that's where I do all my shopping after Walmart. There are also frequent bonuses like, "Bonus $1 with your next $5+ purchase at McDonalds or Amazon" so check the app frequently. Note, the points system is 10 points = $0.01 and you trade in your points for gift cards starting at $25, with random flash sales of gift cards available for $5 or $10.

--GPay from Google 
(possibly up to $5 sign up bonus after purchase)
You can set up your credit cards for contactless in-store payment with your smartphone, plus there are often cashback offers (you must activate them first) and there is no minimum to cash out.

--GetUpside (use code 4K29W after downloading app)
(sign up bonuse: $0.15 cashback per gallon)
This one is mainly for fuel purchases- you have to activate the offer before getting fuel, and check in at the pump with your phone. The offers are constantly changing and I have seen up to $0.18/gallon offered. Look for bonuses for shopping inside convenience stores and in some areas even dining and groceries! At a nearby Wendy's I receive 30-40% cashback ever time. Note that you cannot combine other fuel offers, such as using Checkout51 or Shell Fuel Rewards.

--Pei
($5 bonus)
once you set this up, nothing more to do except shop- cashback is added automatically. $25 minimum to cash out.

Cashback Credit Cards: automatic cashback, no clicking!

--Chase Freedom
($200 cashback when spend a certain amount + 5% cashback on groceries in the first year)
There is always a minimum 1% everything else, and usually 2-5% on dining, fuel, drugstores PLUS many of the cards have quarterly 5% offers for certain categories PLUS random Chase Offers that are often 5-20% of select retailers.No minimums to cash out if you apply your cashback to your balance or have it sent to your bank account. You can also use the cashback to purchase gift cards, starting at $10

--Discover
(sign up bonus: $50 statement credit)
My first credit card company, I love the customer service and the easy to navigate site & app. Depending on which card you get, there are 1-5% cashback offers in categories like dining, fuel grocery & more. If you have bad credit and want to build it up, I recommend their secure credit card- if you can put down a refundable $200 deposit, you can likely get a credit card with Discover :)