Here’s How To Save Money On Groceries And Gas In Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is leading the way in the U.S.A. once again…but this time not in a good way. The national inflation rate is at 7.5%. The Tampa Bay area the rate is 9.6%! Don’t despair because here’s how to save money on groceries and gas in Tampa Bay.
One way is to join a warehouse club like Sam’s Club or Costco. Yes, you pay a membership fee but you save in the long run on items like snacks, frozen meats, coffee, and more.
There are apps out there that offer cashback and earn rewards at the gas pump or the grocery store. Here are a few that you can download:
- Ibotta: This free appgets you cash back on everyday purchases from over 2000 retailers. They have thousands of your favorite retailers and add the offers to your list. You are able to shop the offers that you added in-store or online. All you have to do is save your receipt and scan it by taking a photo. Then you earn cash back that you can use towards cash or gift cards to your favorite retailers. Sign up here for Ibotta.
- Fetch Rewards: It’s as easy as scanning your receipts from grocery stores, restaurants, and more. There are specific products that you can purchase which will earn you more points every time that you shop. Otherwise, just scan your receipts each time that you shop and watch the points add up in your account. Once you reach 3,000 points, you can earn your first gift card to places like Amazon, Dunkin’ and Target. Sign up for Fetch Rewards here.
- Get Upside: Use this app to save money every time you go to fill your tank. Pay as usual at the pump and check in at the gas station or save your receipt to scan and earn cash back. You can save as much as $0.25 per gallon of gas every time you fill up. Get Upside right here.
Those are just a few ways you can avoid the inflation bite in Tampa Bay and save money.
[SOURCE ABC Action News/News Channel 8]
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