Do you remember getting a Reward as a child for completing your star chart? Well, now you can get rewards as an adult by just joining.
Joining a reward programs has many benefits-get free products, free events, free money. Yes, I said it "Free $$!"
How do you get free $$?
1) Credit Cards
One of the ways to get free money is getting a credit card that offers cash back. Get a credit card that offers cash back.
http://creditcards.citicards.com/usc/Dividend/Dec2011/200cb/external/default.htm?BTData=C021678736A61775A574B46BBB9A9BCA295918E8FE9FEF5E8E2DCDCD7D027851CE5C&BT_TRF=116065&app=UNSOL&sc=4V4ZJ2T1&m=XCK7MDX200W&langId=EN&siteId=CB&B=V&screenID=3000&uc=BF3&t=tcmp%3DAFA%7E01%7E120201%7ECARDSACQ%7Ecomparecards&link=Consumer%5F1412901627&ProspectID=4E9735CD7BF845ED96C04798ABB37487
Earn $200 cash back after $500 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening
5% cash back on fitness club, health care, and utilities purchases from 1/1/2012 to 3/31/2012 upon enrollment. Each quarter, you can enroll to earn additional cash back in popular categories.
1% cash back on all other purchases
2) Credit Card discount
I shop at Target all the time. Why not get 5 percent off your purchases? I always pay for my purchases in full, so I don't get charged the interest rate. That's savings in your pocket.
https://redcard.target.com/redcard/content/rcw_benefits_tgt_rewards
Now the REDcard saves you 5% on top of our already low prices on every Target shopping trip, every day
3) Reward programs
Reward programs give you something for purchasing. Below are a few reward programs that I've joined and benefited.
Safeway GAS:
Safeway gas is already marked down, but just by using my Safeway card to buy groceries, I received 20 cents off per gallon for gas. I paid $3.97 per gallon for gas the other night. That's a steal-since gas prices are nearly $4.50 right now.
http://www.safeway.com/IFL/Grocery/RewardPoints-FAQ
• Every $1 spent on groceries* = 1 point
• Every $1 spent on qualifying gift cards* = 2 points
• Every prescription filled** = 50 points
• 100 points = 10¢ per gallon reward
• 200 points = 20¢ per gallon reward
• 500 points = 50¢ per gallon reward
• 1000 points = $1 per gallon reward
I am a native San Franciscan, so I love the sourdough. I get a free 1lb. every month.
http://www.boudinbakery.com/rewards
The Boudin Frequent Buyer card is a rewards program designed to show our appreciation for our loyal guests. Have your card swiped each time you make a purchase and for every dollar spent you will be awarded one (1) reward point. For every 50 points accumulated you will receive $5 off toward your next purchase. Plus, register your card online and get a free 1 lb. loaf of sourdough bread every month for a year.
Godiva:
One truffle will cost you around $2.25. Because of the rewards, I purchase one and get one free. That means I only paid around $1.12 per truffle. Now that's half off.
https://www.godiva.com/member/login.aspx?fid=11
Reviews:
Yelp:
If you are not a yelper, you should definitely start now. Yelping gives you perks. If you Yelp enough, you will get to be a part of exclusive events. When you check in at certain location, there are free offers or discounts.
www.yelp.com
Movies:
I take my children, nieces and nephews to the movies quite often. I only paid $12 for the reward program and already earned $30 and 10 upgrades. That's a whole lot of savings.
https://www.amcstubs.com/
$10 AMC Stubs Reward for every $100 you spend at AMC Theatres.
Free upgrades on popcorn and fountain drinks.
If you pay for a small, you can get a medium. If you pay for a medium, you can get a large. That’s just the way it goes for AMC Stubs members.
