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HIV care can take a good chunk of change out of our hands. Food is outrageously priced, gas is through the roof. Housing is getting ridiculous.How do you save money? What apps do you use that save you money or get cash back from?

June 11, 2025
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Members shared a wealth of practical apps and strategies for managing the high cost of living while navigating HIV care expenses, with... Read more

Members shared a wealth of practical apps and strategies for managing the high cost of living while navigating HIV care expenses, with GasBuddy and Upside emerging as the most popular fuel-saving tools (saving members anywhere from a few cents to 50 cents per gallon when combined with store rewards). Several members emphasized using receipt-scanning apps like Fetch, Receipt Hog, Ibotta, and Merryfield to earn gift cards from everyday purchases, with some creatively collecting discarded receipts from public places to maximize rewards. A recurring theme was the importance of timing coupon use with sales cycles, shopping store loyalty programs, checking online price matches, buying meat directly from local farms or on manager's specials, and using GoodRx or SingleCare when prescription copays are high.

A myHIVteam Member

Gas prices aren't bad 2.69 - 2.89 a gallon .15 with Walmart eggs 2.89 doz milk 3.19 gallon last time my rent went up two years ago

December 18, 2025
A myHIVteam Member

today gas was $2.33 a gallon, I got 18 cents off with my gas buddy app, another 3 cents off per gallon with my upside app, and I racked up enough points on my store app to get get yet another 50 cents off a gallon. By the time I get approved for those apps, I will have paid $1.62 a gallon!!!

December 17, 2025
A myHIVteam Member

I love using Fetch! You’re already making purchases every day, so why not get rewarded for it? With Fetch, you earn points just by scanning your receipts. They often offer bonus points for specific items or brands, too. Once you’ve racked up enough points, you can redeem them for gift cards. It’s an easy way to get a little something back from your everyday spending! 🤗

June 23, 2025
A myHIVteam Member

Walmart 6.99 a month free delivery paramount streaming and .20 cents off per gallon gas $ 2.69 a gallon

June 18, 2025 (edited)
A myHIVteam Member

ohhh and don’t forget to see the online prices. some stores will price match to their online prices if you show them the sale.

June 17, 2025

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