Okay, I'll say it. I'm a big time cheapskate. So I spend a lot of time online looking for ways to either make a little money in my spare time (or at least earn some free stuff...) OR save money. Here are a bunch of sites that I use. Before I begin, though, let to admit up front that some of these links are affiliate links - which gives me a little something if you do sign up for the site. But rest assured I seriously don't sign up for any old crap, and I definitely wouldn't take the time to recommend a site I didn't really like.
Disney Movie Rewards - Do you buy a lot of Disney movies? Then this is the club for you! It's totally free to sign up, and when you buy Disney movies or Blu-ray, they'll be a code inside that you can enter on the website for points. They run promotions sometimes where you can earn some bonus points, too. You can then turn in your points for prizes. I've gotten some limited edition pins using my points, and they really do have some really nice stuff.
Ebates - Like to shop online? Then you'll probably make good use to Ebates. It's free to sign up, and you basically get cash back for shopping online. The cash back ranges anywhere from 1% - 20% depending on the store, and there are lots of stores (hundreds probably) that participate. Ebates also posts coupons and offer codes so you can save even more money. You can get your cash back through a check, Paypal or you can even donate it to charity. You get paid every 3 months, as long as your balance is $5.01. (If it's not, don't worry - it'll just roll over until you have enough.) I've been a member since 2007 and have gotten over $60 in cash back - and I don't shop online too much. Most of that is just from Christmas shopping.
Slickdeals.net - Looking for a deal on something? Look no further than Slickdeals. You can find great prices on all sorts of stuff right on the front page. You can even sign up for deal alerts, and the forums there are great to get deal info from other deal seekers. There's a whole section just for coupon codes, too.
Swagbucks - Want to earn prizes just by searching? Then Swagbucks is for you! Use it just like you would use Google, and you'll randomly earn "Swagbucks". You can also earn Swagbucks via codes you can find on Facebook, Twitter etc. You can then turn your Swagbucks in for gift certificates, merchandise, or enter various Sweepstakes. What I like about Swagbucks is that the prizes don't cost a lot and it's easy to earn a few Swagbucks a day. I've been a member for not quite a month and already have well over 100. Also, if you have old video games or cell phones you don't want anymore, you can turn those in for Swagbucks.
Retail Me Not - Looking for a coupon or a coupon code? You'll probably find it here. It's easy to search for coupons for local stores, groceries, or coupon codes you can use online. I never buy anything without checking to see if there's a coupon available first. What's also great is the coupons are rated by site visitors, you can see how reliable a coupon is before you use it.
Sunshine Rewards - Want to earn money by taking surveys and shopping? Or just by clicking on a link? Sign up for Sunshine Rewards. There's several different ways to earn money here (which you can turn in for gift cards or cash - if you have at least $20). You can take surveys or shop and get cash back, like through Ebates. Sunshine Rewards has some stores that Ebates doesn't. Taking surveys is the best way to earn money, but it can sometimes be a little annoying to find a survey you qualify for. It's something to do once and awhile when you're bored, though. I've been a member less than a month, don't do surveys every day, and already have almost 15 bucks from just doing some surveys while watching TV.
Black Friday Ads - Excited about Black Friday? I know I am! Well, if you want to see what deals are going to be out there, you can check the ad scans at this website. You can also check out their shopping guides and make a shopping list.
RewardTV - Want to earn points for watching TV or going to the movies? Then sign up for RewardTV. You can take quizzes about TV you watch (they're mostly interested in the commercials...), movies you've seen, and other random surveys. You'll then earn points you can turn in for gift cards, enter sweepstakes, or bid on auction items. This site doesn't have the best rewards - it takes a LOT of points to get anything, but it's something fun to do when you're bored.
Istobe.com - Like free shipping? Sure, we all do. Well, this site will show you whether or not a store offers free shipping - and if it does with a minimum purchase, it'll tell you what that number is too.
Amazon - Everybody knows about Amazon. But did you know they're going to be having Black Friday deals starting Monday, November 23rd? You can use the link right there to find the deals starting Monday. Amazon also has gold box and lightning deals every day. There's only one gold box item a day, and popular items can sell out fast. There are a few lightning deals a day - the exact number depends on the day of the week. Amazon also has various other sales and stuff all the time - you just have to do a bit of research to find the specials. And don't forget about the super saver shipping for orders over $25.
Well, I think that about does it. In my quest to save a few bucks here and there, I'll post more updates on how to be a cheapskate. :)
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