As inflation continues to rise I find saving money more than important than ever. While it has been awhile here are my updates for saving/investing (not investment advice):

Savings Account – If you are not using a high interest savings account for your savings/emergency savings fund then you are just becoming poorer by the day unfortunately (due to inflation). #1 recommendation I give people who ask me is to use Betterment.com as your savings account. Interest rate (as of March 2, 2025) is 4%. It is hard to beat. Please use my link if interested because you will get 4.5% for 90 days if you use my link. No brainer!

Shopping – While Dosh mets its untimely demise on 2/28/25 we still have the three musketeers of savings (Rakuten, GCX (Raise) and ibotta).

Rakuten – A must have google chrome extension and app to have on your phone. Want 5-10% back automatically at CVS in-store, 6% back from hotels.com or 18% back from Temu, Rakuten has you covered. Get an extra $30 cash by using my link when you sign up and make your first purchase at your favorite stores.

GCX (Raise) – This company just raised some money and they are juicing all gift card offers. Today (March 2nd) you can buy Walmart giftcards at 16.7% off, Home Depot 17.8% off, Panera 15.5% off. Buy a gift card at a discount to your favorite places. This is free money stuff folks. Sign up here and get an extra $5 back with my link.

ibotta – Simple, save on groceries in-store witihout using coupons in-store. Active coupons and upload the receipt, simple stuff. $2 back on Dunkin coffee, $1 back on OliPop, $1 back on Honey Nut Cheeries, etc… You get the idea. Sign up with my link and get an extra $5 back.