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According to Moody’s Analytics, the 7.5% inflation rate means the average family spends $250 per month, $3,000 per year on everyday items.
Local mom Heather Brickell says that if you’re fighting inflation, coupons can help.
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The coupon expert saves hundreds of dollars on essential items, without wasting hours clipping coupons from the newspaper.
Brickell explains that apps and online options are the best ways to keep track of your savings.
To find deals to save money, earn cash back, and earn rewards while you’re at the grocery store and gas station, he recommends the following apps:
- Ibotta – Earn cash back on everyday purchases from over 2,000 retailers. Choose from thousands of your favorite retailers and add deals to your list. Shop the deals you added in store or online. Save your receipt and scan it by taking a photo. Earn cash back that you can use for cash or gift cards to your favorite retailers. Money adds up fast. Click here to register. It’s free.
- Fetch Rewards – Simply scan your receipts from grocery stores, restaurants, and more. If you really want the points to add up, there are specific products you can buy that will earn you more points every time you shop. Otherwise, simply scan your receipts each time you shop and watch the points accumulate in your account. Once you earn 3,000 points, you can earn your first gift card to places like Amazon, Dunkin’ and Target. Click here to register.
- Get Upside: GetUpside is an application that allows you to save money every time you buy gasoline. You claim your offer at the gas station where you are buying from the list). Pay as usual and check in at the gas station or save your receipt to scan for cash back. You can save up to $0.25 per gallon on gas with this app.
If you’re looking for other options to save money, the savings and coupons expert recommends preparing meals and taking a list to the grocery store; this will limit the purchase of unnecessary items.
Bricekell says warehouse clubs, like Costco and Sam’s Club, cost more up front, but can lead to big long-term savings on items like snacks, frozen meats and coffee pods.
She admits it’s okay to splurge on vacation, but suggests exploring cheaper places, activities, and food options.
She says that everyone should make putting money in a savings account a priority and that parents should always save for their children’s education.
