Fact: More than 80% of Americans admit to wasting money.
And much of that money, they say, comes in the form of food and drink.
Additionally, more than 25% of respondents admitted to wasting money on alcohol.
(Heres how to get paid to buy it instead.)
The good news is these respondents said, yes, theyd be willing to cut back on this spending.
The bad news is that temptations are difficult to curve.
Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week.
This is a long list, so dont get overwhelmed.
Go ahead and start now, but be sure to bookmark this post so you could easily return later.
Well keep it updated as offers changes or expire.
Its basically getting paid to eat at restaurants.
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Weve earned hundreds of dollars backon groceries thanks toIbotta.
There, youll find nearby deals, including 10% cash back at Krispy Kreme and Buffalo Wild Wings.
Did you know?
Plus, Ibotta will give you a $5 welcome bonusjust for signing up.
See whats available in your area.
Heres an option we like: Its theChase Freedom Unlimited card.
Theres no annual fee, and the cash-back rewards dont expire.
We checked Crediblesannual rewards calculator, and it estimates $417 in annual rewards based on our spending habits.
Get signed up and 0% intro APR for 15 months here.
Bonus:Here are a few more reward opportunities.
*Annual Rewards amounts will change based on the amounts you enter.
The monthly spending category names and definitions may vary among issuers, and categories may not align one-to-one.
The information for the Chase Freedom Unlimited card has been collected independently by The Penny Hoarder.
The Penny Hoarder is a partner of Credible.
Stack Those Deals
Each of these methods can earn you some money back on your meals.
But true Penny Hoarders stack em up for ultimate savings.
For example, try deal-stacking some of these offers like paying through Subtotal with a cash-back card.
Youll earn points back on both platforms.
Then, scan your receipt through Ibotta for even more cash back.
Exercise some creativity with your restaurant discounts and see how close to free your meal can be!
Carson Kohler (@CarsonKohler) is a junior writer at The Penny Hoarder.
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