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5 Shopping Apps That Will Save You More Money Than Black Friday Deals

By Melanie Lockert
November 13, 2018

When it comes to saving money on purchases, Black Friday is like a national holiday. Prices are slashed and some of the best deals around are offered to eager consumers.

But can you save money like this year-round? Since we don’t think you should have to wait for one day a year to get the best deals, we’ve scoured the web to find the top shopping apps to save you money. Check out our 5 favs:

1. Zebit

Looking for the best prices on electronics? Interested in great financing offers to help you pay for your deals? Zebit may be your best money-saving sidekick. Here’s how Zebit works: You sign up and provide information on your employment and income. Once approved, you can access up to $2,500 in interest-free financing to shop at the Zebit marketplace. There is no credit score required and Zebit promises 0% interest on your purchases — forever.

At Zebit you can shop for items like TVs, laptops, headphones, video games, cameras and more. And that’s just their electronic section! Considering the fact that some electronic purchases are expensive, Zebit is a great way to pay over time without added interest costs. So, if an item is $500, you pay $500. Say goodbye to interest and hello to savings!

2. Poshmark

Finding affordable and fashionable clothes can seem like a shot in the dark. But, with Poshmark, this can be your new reality. Poshmark is an e-commerce platform where listers sell their personal used items that may just be hanging around in their closets. In turn, you can score some serious savings. For example, you can shop for a ton of different clothing and accessory brands with prices that are up to 70 percent off. You might score a great deal from a fashion brand like Louis Vuitton, Coach, Michael Kors and more. Think of it as your designer-style-on-a-budget app.

And if you’re like me and need a little fashion help, there are recommendations that are catered to you by stylists. You can download the shopping app and save money, all while also shopping for your next hot outfit. The benefits of using Poshmark include payment protection and fast shipping.

3. Honey

Have you ever shopped online and then hours later you find a discount code for the thing you just bought? Ugh. It’s frustrating to say the least. But you’re in luck: With Honey on your side, you don’t have to leave anything to chance. Honey is a shopping app that shows you automatic coupons to help you save money. Just download the Google Chrome extension and watch the savings come in! It’s free to install and when you’re shopping, Honey instantly applies any coupons and adds them to your cart. There’s literally nothing else you need to do. Honey does all the heavy lifting and saves you money automatically.

4. Ebates

Now you know that using Honey can help you get automatic discounts on your purchases. But, did you also know that using Ebates can earn you cash-back on your purchases? That’s right.

I have used the Ebates Google Chrome extension for a couple of years and every few months, I get a little PayPal payment from Ebates. The way it works is that each store offers a certain amount of cash back. About once a quarter, Ebates sends out a payment. It’s great! Ebates works with companies like Groupon, Macy’s, Amazon and others. The one thing to be aware of is that you do need to press the “activate cash back” button in the right-hand corner of your browser once Ebates alerts you that there’s a cash back opportunity. This way you’ll get the cash back credit!

5. RetailMeNot

RetailMeNot is another shopping app that can help you save money. The great thing about RetailMeNot is that it allows you to save money in different categories. For example, you can save at top stores like Fashion Nova, Old Navy, and more. But you can also check for other online codes, printable coupons and free shipping. In addition, RetailMeNot has an interesting strategy where you can buy retail gift cards at a discount and then use those gift cards through their portal and stack up even more coupons! It’s savings on savings!

We recommend that you use the RetailMeNot Google Chrome extension to make sure you never miss a savings opportunity. With RetailMeNot, you can save on all sorts of purchases, even prescriptions! Because this app offers a little bit of everything, it is considered a powerhouse in the shopping app community.

Bottom line

There’s no excuse not to save money using these 5 shopping apps. These apps make it easier than ever find deals and never miss an opportunity to save some cash. So, are you ready to start saving money right now instead of waiting for Black Friday to roll around? We thought so.


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