Let's be real: Your paycheck feels smaller than it did two years ago. It's not you; it's the "Egg Index." When staple goods rise by 20%, you effectively got a pay cut.
You can't control the Federal Reserve. But you can control your own micro-economy. This guide is about offsetting those price hikes.
The "Egg Index"
A carton of eggs used to be $2. Now it's $5. That is a $3 "Inflation Tax" every week. The solution isn't to stop eating eggs. The solution is to find a way to earn that $3 back in 10 minutes.
Offsetting the Pump
Gas prices are volatile. If a tank of gas costs $10 more this month, your goal on CinchDollars is simple: Earn $10. By mentally linking your survey earnings to specific price hikes, you stop feeling like a victim of the economy and start feeling in control.
Subscription Audit
Netflix. Spotify. Disney+. They all raised prices. Instead of canceling them, pay for them with "found money." One survey app session per day can cover your entire streaming budget for the month.
Couponing 2.0
Old school couponing meant cutting paper. New school is "Stacking." Use a cashback credit card + a receipt scanning app + CinchDollars earnings. You can often get 5-10% of your grocery bill back.
Emergency Buffer
56% of Americans can't cover a $1,000 emergency. If you earn just $3 a day on CinchDollars, that is $1,000 a year. That is your new set of tires. That is your emergency vet bill. That is peace of mind.
