You probably noticed the last time you were at the grocery store or the gas pump that the prices have gone up. With rising inflation, the price hike for everyday items is no surprise. If you’ve been saving for a down payment on a home, those rising prices can put a damper on your savings plan.
While there are some great resources for new home buyers like Michigan FHA loans and the Michigan First-Time Homebuyers Savings Program, it’s still important to save money where you can for your down payment. Here are 4 great ways to use technology to save money on groceries and everyday items, even amid the rising inflation.
1. Ibotta Rebate App
The Ibotta rebate app is a great tool for saving money because it provides cash back for specific rebates. Rather than a gift card, Ibotta provides actual cash that can be used for bills or put into your savings. Some rebates are even worth 100% cash back, so it can be a great tool for saving money!
2. Fetch Rebate App
The Fetch rebate app is an easy-to-use app that allows you to scan your receipt and get points back on your recent purchases. Those points can be exchanged for a gift card of your choice.
You can scan both physical and digital receipts—a feature that not all reward apps have. You can earn 25 points just by scanning your receipt and earn additional points by buying specific brands.
3. Southern Savers
The name Southern Savers may make you think these savings are only for southern shoppers, but there are plenty of savings for Michigan shoppers as well!
Southern Savers does the legwork of couponing by explaining which coupons to use, where to find them, and which rebates provide the maximum savings. There are stores like Kroger, Dollar General, and Target included, making sure you get the most money back from the places you regularly shop.
Here’s a page listing how to find items for a dollar or less with Southern Savers:
4. Follow Savvy Savers
Before YouTube and Instagram, you needed to buy a Sunday paper to research and compare what savings you could cash in on. The thought of putting in all that time and effort made many people think couponing wasn’t for them.
Today there are content creators who have mastered the art of couponing and rebate apps. Those influencers are using their platform to share the formula of savings with other shoppers. By following these savers, you can stay on top of the best deals without having to invest all your time into researching them.
About Michigan Lender, Julie Krumholz
With 35 years of industry experience, Julie Krumholz has worked in nearly all aspects of mortgage banking.
Throughout the years she has worked in processing, closing and loan origination, underwriting, QC auditing and has even co-owned a mortgage brokerage firm.
If you are looking for an experienced Lender in Michigan, call Julie from Superior National Bank today at: 586-382-5482 and let her help you navigate through the loan process and answer any questions you may have.
