Our salaries are in a race with inflation, and were losing.
You cant go without eating, and you have to get around.
Inflation hit a 40-year high in June, with prices up 9% compared to a year earlier.
Did your salary go up 9% this past year?
No, we didnt think so.
Costs are rising faster than your salary is.
What can you do to protect your bank account and make some extra money if youre feeling the squeeze?
Here are the best ways to make and save more money that you probably havent thought of before.
Want to see if it’s possible for you to win money at it?
A free app calledSolitaire Cashlets you play for real money up to $83 per win.
For each game of Solitaire, youll compete against at least five other players.
Everyone gets the same deck, so its all about skill.
The top three players can win real money.
you’re able to play free practice games or enter tournaments for as little as $1.
And no, this isnt one of those spammy apps.
There arent even any annoying ads.
Want to see how much you could win?
Taking three quick surveys a day could earn up to $140 each month.
It takes just a minute to create a free account and start getting paid to speak your mind.
Most surveys take five to 15 minutes, and you could check how long theyll take ahead of time.
Youll get paid within 48 hours of your payout being processed, just for sharing your opinions.
Plus, theyve got an excellent rating on Trustpilot.
It takes just a minute toset up your account and start getting paid to take surveys.
Plus, right now, youll get a free 100-point welcome bonus just for becoming part of the community.
In fact, since Colleen Rice started using Rakuten, shes earned more than $526.44.
Rice says she uses Rakuten for things she already has to buy, like rental cars and flights.
It takes less than 60 seconds tocreate a Rakuten accountand start shopping.
Talk about money for nothing.
Cancel Your Car Insurance
Heres the thing: your current car insurance company is probably overcharging you.
But dont waste your time hopping around to different insurance companies looking for a better deal.
Use awebsite called EverQuoteto see all your options at once.
Take a couple of minutes toanswer some questionsabout yourself and your driving record.
With this information, EverQuote will be able to give you the top recommendations for car insurance.
In just a few minutes, you could save up to $610 a year.
Its hardnotto have an opinion on it.
Plus, its totally anonymous, so no one will judge you for that hot take.
It takes just a few minutes tosign upand take your first survey and youll get your points immediately.
People who use the app regularly earn as much as $290 every year.
Thats cash money deposited straight into your PayPal or bank account.
Or redeem it for a gift card from popular brands like Amazon and Starbucks.
Its too good to be true, right?
Unlike other sites, InboxDollars pays you in cash no points or gift cards.
Its already paid its users more than $56 million.
Signing up takes about one minute, and youll immediately receivea $5 bonusto get you started.
Yeah, us too.
So, depending on where you live, more of your savings may go back into your pocket.
After your Treasury bills mature, Public will automatically reinvest to create a compounding effect.
you could also sell your Treasury bills at any time*.
It only takes a few minutes toenroll in a Treasury accountwith Public to start earning more on your savings.
This is a paid endorsement for Public.com.
You probably know more than one news-junkie who fancies themselves a constitutional scholar or a foreign policy expert.
That might not be the best news for your dinner conversations but its great news for your wallet.
You just have to answer honestly, and InboxDollars will continue to pay you every month.
It takes about one minute to sign up, andstart getting paid while you watch the news.
Mike Brassfield ([email protected]) is a senior writer at The Penny Hoarder.
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