SAVING MONEY: COUPONS/ DEALS
Brad’s Deals
Target Cartwheel 
If you shop at Target often, you’ll want to be sure and download the FREE Cartwheel Savings App! Just head over here, sign in/register for an account and then add the offers you want (the number of offers you can save to your account will vary by user). Then just print out or show your unique barcode on your mobile device at checkout and the applicable savings will be deducted.
You can manage your Cartwheel list from anywhere – Cartwheel.com on any web browser, from your desktop, or on your mobile device. The offers will be valid on specific items and each Cartwheel offer may be used for up to a maximum of 4 qualifying items per offer per transaction, unless otherwise noted. There is a limit of 1 Cartwheel barcode per transaction and 6 Cartwheel transactions per day.
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Coupons.com
Favado
Find & Save
Find&Save is a FREE app that lets you browse all the sales in your area, all in one place, from retailers such as Macy’s, Target, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Home Depot, Staples and Best Buy, just to name a few (over 500 stores available). They’ll even tell you when you’re near a store where you can earn cash via their Cash Dash alerts. Then just snap and submit a picture of your receipt and you’ll get paid just for shopping! Browse the latest sales, deals and coupons, and make your cash go even further.
*NOTE – Be sure to use referral code WXH6 when signing up.
Grocery iQ
Hip2Save
he FREE Hip2Save App is available for iPhones/iPad/iPod Touch, Android and Kindle devices. In addition to bringing you all the latest deals, coupons and freebies, the Hip2Save app offers lots of extras like a budgeting tool, weekly contest, store coupon policies at your finger tips, restaurant deals tab, hot offers alert and more! Plus, each week, I will choose one Hip2Save App User to win a $50 Amazon eCard!
Retale – Retale digitizes weekly ads and discounts happening at your local retailers, keeping track of the best deals available on your entire shopping list – so you don’t have to.
RetailMeNot
ShopAdvisor
Shopmium
Want to discover new products at your local store for FREE or at a reduced cost? 
The FREE Shopmium App, available for both iPhones and Smartphones running Android 2.2 and up, allows you to do just that! Even sweeter, enter the referral code GHUEYUVP when signing up to snag a FREE Lindt Chocolate Bar!
Shopmium offers up exclusive offers available at your local neighborhood stores and allows you to try products for free or to receive a cash rebate for purchasing select products. Just buy the product at your local store, take a picture, submit your receipt and get your refund! Go here for more details.
REWARDS
Adme (Android Only) – earn money just by using your phone
ShopKick
Shopkick is a FREE location-based shopping app for iTunes or Android devices that gives you rewards and offers simply for walking into stores, for scanning products, and for making purchases.
Once you are a Shopkick user, you can collect kickbucks and bonuses at millions of stores and restaurants in America including Macy’s, Target, Best Buy, JCPenney and more. You can then redeem your kickbucks for rewards for various gift cards, such as Target, Starbucks, Best Buy, and more!
Swagbucks TV
AppTrailers
SlideJoy
CASHBACK
bevRAGE
- Strictly alcohol (beer, wine, liquor, mixers)
- For Retail stores and Bars & Restaurants
- Offers “any brand” rebates
- Opt for Paypal or Check
Checkout 51
Browse through the different Checkout 51 offers available and buy participating items from the “Offer List.” Upload a photo of your entire receipt using the app or website (it is recommended that you upload your receipt immediately after purchase since there are only limited quantities of offers available).
When your account reaches $20, you can cash out and they’ll mail you a check. Note that offers go live on Thursdays at 12AM in each time zone and they expire the following Wednesday at 11:59PM in each time zone. You must submit the receipts while the offers are live.
- Claim rebates with receipts from ANY store
- Use on your mobile phone OR on your computer
- Offers are available for only one week (I share the previews weekly!)
- Read fine print as some offers are not valid if you use a coupon
- Paid by check
Read more at http://www.familysavings.com/featured/15-apps-to-help-you-stay-in-budget-while-shopping/#zmxKrkeuQP0oljxd.99
Ibotta
With the FREE Ibotta App, you can unlock offers by completing various tasks, such as learning a fact or watching a short video. Then, search for offers in-store by scanning the barcode of items that are buying.
After making a purchase, you can submit a rebate by tapping on “redeem” for eligible items purchased. Then scan the product bar code and submit a picture of your receipt. Go here to watch my detailed video on how to use the Ibotta App.
- Easy to use, offers “any brand” rebates
- Team up with Friends to earn extra cash
- Only available at select stores (leaves out some of the local grocery store)
- Includes shopping beyond the normal household goods like clothing stores, hardware stores, restaurants, and more
- Opt for Paypal or Gift Card
Mobisave
With the FREE MobiSave app, you can add offers to your account and redeem then at ANY store! You can submit your receipts and will get paid via PayPal within 24 hours. There are no inactivity fees, no minimum threshold for payouts, and you can browse offers with or without a phone signal. Go here for more details.
- Easy to use, offers “any brand” rebates
- Claim rebates from ANY store
- Must add/bookmark your offers BEFORE you shop
- Instant Paypal payment (as soon as the offer is approved, it’s paid.)
SavingStar
View offers on your mobile app or online – there are often 100% cash back “surprise” freebies during the month. Then, use your registered card at checkout as you normally do. For receipt-scan stores, take a picture of your receipt and submit through the SavingStar app or website.
Note that discounts are not received at checkout but will be posted in your account within 2-22 days depending on the store. In addition to cashing out your earnings using your bank account or PayPal, you can use your earnings to score Starbucks eGift Cards, AMC Theatres eGift Cards and iTunes Gift Codes.
- Offers 100% cash back offers from time to time (Love FREE!)
- Store specific, but lots of inclusions
- Use on your mobile phone OR on your computer
- Must add your offers BEFORE you shop
- Check it often and add the offers to your account even if you think you may need them as they can be claimed fast!
- Opt for Paypal, Bank Deposit , or Gift Card
Shrink
Get cash back with the FREE Shrink App whenever you purchase select items at the grocery store AND earn rewards for buying certain items as well. Shrink recommends items based on your preferences (and you earn cash for trying these products!); and if you buy these items multiple times, you can even unlock loyalty rewards!
Browse through Shrink’s offers and click the Reserve button to claim the offers you like before they’re gone. After you’ve purchased the item(s), just snap a picture of your receipt. Once you have reached a total of $20, you can redeem your cash back via
- High in Organic and Natural brand offers
- Often have to do tasks to unlock the offers
- Large list of rebates
- Paypal deposit
FINANCIAL / BUDGETING
LevelMoney
Mint rounds up every bill, loan, credit card, and bank statement all in one place. You can pay bills directly in the app, and be reminded when payments are due.
With all your finances mapped out for the month, you’ll see how much moolah you have to spend and save.
Save more money easily! Simple, automated and fun, Qapital will change how you manage your money. Create an account and start saving for the things you want. Your Qapital account is FDIC-insured and uses industry-leading standards to keep you safe.
COMPARISON
Amazon Pricechecker
RedLaser
DEAL FINDER
LOWERING CELL PHONE BILL
Other
Tired of carrying around tons of store loyalty cards? Download the FREE Key Ring App and you can eliminate the store loyalty cards you’ve got hanging off your keys – just scan them straight from your phone at the checkout counter. Once you add your supermarket loyalty card, you can browse coupons specific to your store. Just scan the bar code on your loyalty card to add to the app.
With Key Ring, you can even browse weekly ads from your area right within the app! Just “pin” items or promotions within the weekly ad and add them to your shopping list. You can even share the list with your husband, and have him do the shopping!?
AwardWallet
Keeps track of points, miles, and other rewards in nearly 700 loyalty programs
TRAVEL
JetSmarter
AAA TripTik – helps you to map out your travel distance, and find nearby gas stations. If you drive an electric car, the app can also help you find places to recharge.
Carma Carpooling – helps connect drivers that are headed in the same direction
Gas price comparison – GasBuddy, Gas Guru
Route4Me – finds you the best route
HOLIDAY SEASON
Note – I’ve left out any Android only apps, as I currently have an iPhone
Money Saving Products & Services
The Paint Brush Cover
How it saves you money:
Keeps your brushes wet and ready to use between coats without washup. Brushes don’t get ruined — meaning you don’t have to keep buying more!
Niagara Conservation Water Saving Toilet Tank Bank
How it saves you money:
Use less water = lower water bill
This Simple Tool Saves You $35 a Year
Money Savvy Pig
How it saves you money:
The Money Savvy Pig piggy bank has four chambers, one for each of the four money management choices a child should be taught from the time they are small. They are SAVE, SPEND, DONATE, and INVEST.
Learning Resources Pretend & Play Checkbook with Calculator
Moonjar Classic Moneybox: Save, Spend, Share
How it saves you money:
Prolongs fresheness and storage life of fruits & vegetables
Pays for itself dozens of times over in the the first year alone
Average household can save up to $600 per year
EBL 5000mAh High Capacity Ni-MH Rechargeable C Batteries, 4 Pack (Battery Case Included)
How it saves you money:
Save money on dry cleaning expenses
Dollar Shave Club
A great shave for 1/3 of the price
Energy-saving:
LED Light Bulbs
Belkin Conserve Insight Energy Use Monitor, F7C005Q
- See how much different devices cost to use on a yearly or monthly basis
- Shows power plant carbon dioxide emissions (carbon footprint) from using your devices
- Tracking feature monitors your actual device usage over time and projects the dollar impact on your electric bill
- Preloaded with US average electricity cost; you can also set your own rate from your electric bill
Hop on over to Amazon.com where you can score this highly-rated Universal Car Engine Fault Code Reader for only $27.99 shipped when you use promo code E5WC89H2 at checkout!
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