6 Savvy Strategies to Outsmart Inflation and Boost Your Wallet

Every day living has been more of a challenge the last few years, mostly due to inflation. However, there are ways to make extra money and reduce bills, and here are six easy options to consider:

1. Debit that builds credit. Extra is the first debit card that helps build credit and earns rewards points.1 No credit checks and you can use your bank. Your credit isn’t going to build itself. Let’s get started with Extra.

2. Stop paying your credit card. They're just getting rich by ripping you off with high interest rates. But there's a way to stop paying your credit card company and get out of debt. It's called debt consolidation. This means that you can save money on interest and pay off your debt faster. 

3. Sign up for Surveys, a free site that pays up to $5 per survey. You can earn up to $525 just for sharing your honest opinion with brands. You can cash out your earnings via PayPal, your bank account, a gift card, or Amazon once you reach $5.

4. Use TheQuoteGenius, a website that provides options for car insurance from more than 175 different carriers. You can save up to boatloads a year in just a few minutes by answering some questions about yourself and your driving record.

5. Consider selling items that you no longer need or use. You can sell your items on online marketplaces like eBay, Facebook Marketplace, or Craigslist. Selling items that you no longer need is an excellent way to declutter your home and make extra money.

6. Earn cash with KashKick by answering survey questions or downloading apps, earning up to $100 per app. You can also make money playing games, watching videos, and reading emails. When you earn $10, cash out via Paypal. Sign up takes a minute, and completing your profile earns you $1. Make money while you're on your phone or computer.
   
   While this list isn't exhaustive, it's a good place to start. If you are need of further assistance, the U.S. government's website, benefits.gov, is a great place to find help.